Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: January 10, 2026 | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium | Emirates FA Cup | 17:45 GMT

With January arriving, it is finally time where we head to the FA Cup third round proper and here, Football Park offers expert predictions for what is sure to be the most intriguing tie of the round. It is a mammoth all-Premier League clash, as Thomas Frank’s Spurs welcome Unai Emery’s title-chasing Villa to North London, which promises to be a game full of twists, turns and drama until the final whistle.

In a repeat of the clash which occurred just last season, where these sides met at Villa Park in round 4, Villa will be hoping to get one over the Lilywhites once more and send Tottenham packing from the competition once again.

Our expert algorithm believes this outcome could well come through, and standing at 60%, the chances of an Aston Villa victory are staggering, despite the bookies not tending to favour that particular market.

Key Betting Tip: Aston Villa to Win at 2.60 odds on Kwiff represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our algorithm.

This match looks exciting from the outlook of a Villa win. We mustn’t forget the Villans have only just ended what was an insane 11-game winning streak, and despite suffering a big blow to Arsenal, they have got straight back up on their feet, proving they really could be title contenders.

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Alternative Tip: BTTS – 1.70 - Kwiff is offering a handy return on this banker. Although Spurs do reside in the bottom half of the league table, you cannot doubt their qualty all over the pitch, and they have not been short on goals. They have 28, with Villa having only scored five more, and in a match with a lot on the line with Spurs desperate for a deep FA Cup run, while Villa want to return to Wembley for the second consecutive season, it is a game which is sure to have goals at both ends.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa Lineups

Tottenham Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Guglielmo Vicario; Ben Davies, Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero, Pedro Porro; Archie Gray, Joao Palhinha; Mathys Tel, Lucas Bergvall, Randal Kolo Muani; Richarlison.

Team News: The recent losses of both Mohammed Kudus and Wilson Odobert means that Frank is without some huge names for this crucial clash. They will be joining James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski and Dominic Solanke on the sidelines.

Aston Villa Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Emiliano Martinez; Ian Maatsen, Victor Lindelof, Ezri Konsa, Matty Cash; Youri Tielemans, Boubacar Kamara; Emiliano Buendia, Morgan Rogers, John McGinn; Ollie Watkins.

Team News: Emery will also have to navigate his way through this fixture without some important players, including some key missing presence on the defensive end, with Pau Torres, Tyrone Mings, Amadou Onana and Ross Barkley all out.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa: Current League Standings

Spurs fans would have hoped that after Ange Postecoglou’s reign was over, that they would end up being back in the European places. Sadly for them, it has been much the same, although something does feel different. They boast a record, as of January 7, of seven wins, six draws and seven defeats, however, their 27 points still has them standing just four points off the top 5, while they are 13 points above the drop zone.

As for Villa, their season started dreadfully, going many games before they even scored their first goal of the season. That goal in the EFL Cup, however, seriously opened up the floodgates, and weeks later they were on an 11-game winning streak and in the top 2 of the Premier League. A defeat to leaders Arsenal did halt their challenge, but they still sit just six points off top spot, and the FA Cup now represents a new challenge. After they lost in the semi-finals to Crystal Palace last year, they will desperate to change their fortunes this time round.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa Head-to-Head Timeline

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

Through the last 15 years, these sides have met on 28 occasions. They have had some incredible matches, with their last meeting a 2-1 win for Villa back in October. Over these meetings, Spurs have won 19 times, to Villa’s eight, with just one draw – so we are almost certain there will be a winner in 90 minutes. Villa have had the recent luck, winning each of their last three meetings.

• October 19, 2025: Spurs 1-2 Villa – Premier League
• May 16, 2025: Villa 2-0 Spurs – Premier League
• February 9, 2025: Villa 2-1 Spurs – FA Cup
• November 3, 2024: Spurs 4-1 Villa - Premier League
• March 10, 2024: Villa 0-4 Spurs - Premier League

Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa: Recent Matches Analysis

Spurs Last 5 Matches:

• Spurs 1-1 Sunderland (H)
• Spurs 0-0 Brentford (A)
• Spurs 1-0 Palace (A)
• Spurs 1-2 Liverpool (H)
• Spurs 0-3 Forest (A)

Spurs have had a rather good spell since the Christmas break - if you call one week a break these days – three games have passed, Bournemouth pending, and Frank’s side are yet lose in 2026. Their home form hasn’t been something to look at with pride, but in recent weeks, they are starting to turn this around, losing once in the last four at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. It is a step in the right direction for the Lilywhites who will be looking to express themselves as contenders for a deep run if they can overcome Villa on Saturday.

Aston Villa Last 5 Matches:

• Villa 3-1 Forest (H)
• Villa 1-4 Arsenal (A)
• Villa 2-1 Chelsea (A)
• Villa 2-1 Man United (H)
• Villa 3-2 West Ham (A)

After Arsenal stopped Villa’s streak in thumping fashion, Emery’s side got straight back up at and went at it again, putting Nottingham Forest to the sword last weekend. They have looked serious in the last few weeks, and a win over Spurs in the FA Cup will only prove their title-winning credentials even further. They have been utterly, and especially with Rogers starring and Watkins finding his former self, they could go far in the tournament.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in an away win. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Aston Villa to Win @ 2.60 - Recent form suggests confidence in a Villa victory. With a staggering 60% chance of a Villa win according to our incredible in-house algorithm, this seems like a strong value option.

Key Players to Watch: Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa

Pedro Porro (Spurs): The Spaniard has had a very good season so far, but has flown under the radar completely. When looking into the stats, he has created more chances in the league than 94% of other full backs, while securing more touches than 91% and recording more defensive contributions than 76%, proving his way of providing to the team doesn’t necessarily get put out on the scoresheet, but rather quietly helping his team keep ticking.

Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa): The 23-year-old has come to play so far this season. He has really come out of his shell, scoring screamers week in, week out. His play in the middle of the park and especially the final third has been instrumental to Villa’s success. He has so far registered seven goals and four assists in the PL, and he is full on confidence heading into this crucial clash.

Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa): Watkins has really come into form in recent weeks. After a long spell of not being himself in front of goal, he has now scored four goals in his last three games, his most recent against Forest which followed a brace against Chelsea and a consolation against Arsenal.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa Match Facts

Referee: Craig Pawson.

Broadcast Details:

UK/INT’L: BBC iPlayer, BBC One, BBC Sport, discovery+, TNT Sports 1 at 17:45 GMT.

Stadium Information: Located in London, England, the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium can hold up to just over 62,000 supporters, and this venue is expected to be packed for this clash, with this clash having much at stake for both sides.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa: Final Prediction

Tottenham Hotspur 1-2 Aston Villa