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·16 October 2025

Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa: Match Preview, Latest Team News and Score Prediction

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Tottenham and Aston Villa meet in North London this Sunday, each side driven by different ambitions but united by momentum. Spurs, unbeaten in seven Premier League outings, are eager to tighten their grip on a top-four place, while Villa arrive buoyed by four straight wins that have reignited belief after a difficult start to their campaign.

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Spurs Seek Control in Pursuit of Consistency

There has been a quiet confidence building around Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this autumn. Sitting third in the Premier League table, Spurs have found rhythm and resilience in their performances. Their 2-1 victory over Leeds at Elland Road before the international break showcased their growing maturity, a triumph shaped as much by hard work as by flair.

It promises to be a significant day for the club, with Fabio Paratici returning as co-sporting director, and the mood around North London has a rare stability. The anticipation now turns to maintaining their unbeaten stretch and ensuring that optimism turns into something more tangible.

Thomas Frank, still managing his squad with caution, will hope to have Randal Kolo Muani available for the first time since his brief appearance against Villarreal in September. His inclusion could add a layer of sharpness to Tottenham’s attack, particularly against a Villa defence that has rediscovered its organisation.

Villa Rising After Early Struggles

Aston Villa’s transformation over recent weeks has been striking. From failing to score in their opening four Premier League matches to stringing together four successive victories, Unai Emery’s side have rediscovered the verve that once made them one of the league’s most entertaining teams.

Their struggles early in the season, including a Carabao Cup exit to Brentford on penalties, now seem distant memories. Villa have since found fluency, recording commanding wins over Feyenoord and Fulham that underline their attacking quality and renewed confidence.

Travelling from Birmingham to London, Villa will view this fixture as a test of progress rather than a measure of survival. It is, by far, their toughest challenge of the campaign so far.

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Tactical Battle Expected in North London

Both teams approach this contest with defined identities. Spurs under their current system prioritise fluid attacking transitions and disciplined pressing. Villa, meanwhile, have built their resurgence around Emery’s hallmark control in midfield and structured build-up play.

For all of Villa’s attacking resurgence, their defence will need to be flawless against a Tottenham front line that has found its balance. The hosts’ ability to stretch play and attack from wide positions could expose Villa’s full-backs, yet the visitors have proven themselves capable of adapting to different shapes and tempos.

Key Details and Viewing Information

Tottenham vs Aston Villa kicks off at 2pm BST on Sunday, 19 October 2025, at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Fans in the UK can watch the match live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage beginning at 1pm.

With both sides in strong form, this fixture promises an afternoon of intensity and high-quality football. Spurs will aim to extend their unbeaten run, while Villa chase a fifth consecutive win that would mark them as one of the most in-form teams in the Premier League.

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