Date of Tips: 16/10/2025
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Tottenham Hotspur FC
v Aston Villa FC 
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Premier League Matchday 8 
19-10-2025 13:00
Tottenham Form
Aston Villa Form
Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025
Kick-off time: 14:00 (UK)
Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Tottenham – flying high under Thomas Frank – welcome Aston Villa to North London. Both teams are on a roll, and honestly, this might be one of those “don’t blink or you’ll miss it” kind of games.
Tottenham haven’t lost in seven, while Villa have strung together four straight wins in all competitions. So yeah, both are feeling confident. Spurs are sitting third, Villa are climbing fast, and there’s that little buzz around both camps that something special might be building.
So, who comes out on top this Sunday? Let’s dive in.
Tottenham have been in solid form, but not everything’s perfect. Cristian Romero picked up a slight knock during the international break, and he’s touch-and-go for this one. Yves Bissouma returns after serving a one-match suspension, which gives Spurs some bite back in midfield.
Thomas Frank’s likely to stick with his preferred setup – compact, quick transitions, and plenty of energy. Expect Vicario in goal, with Porro, Van de Ven, and Udogie forming the core at the back. In midfield, Maddison pulls the strings as usual, with Kulusevski and Johnson buzzing around him. Up top? Son Heung-min – in red-hot form – leads the line.
Tottenham’s clean sheets haven’t come easy, but they’ve got enough attacking firepower to trouble anyone.
Unai Emery has turned things around fast. After a shaky start to the season, Villa are suddenly one of the form sides in England. The only downside? A few injury concerns. Diego Carlos and Boubacar Kamara remain out, and Leon Bailey faces a late fitness test.
That said, there’s plenty of good news. Ollie Watkins and Morgan Rogers both scored for England during the international break, and that confidence boost couldn’t come at a better time. Emi Martínez returns in goal, Pau Torres anchors the defence, and Douglas Luiz keeps things ticking in midfield. Expect Moussa Diaby and Watkins to lead the charge up front.
Tottenham (3-4-2-1): Vicario; Van de Ven, Romero, Udogie; Porro, Bissouma, Bentancur, Maddison; Kulusevski, Johnson; Son.
Aston Villa (4-2-3-1): Martínez; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne; Luiz, Tielemans; Rogers, McGinn, Diaby; Watkins.
Tottenham are flying but not exactly watertight at the back – just one clean sheet in their last five. Villa, meanwhile, have scored nine in their last five and look sharp in front of goal. You put those two together and “Both Teams to Score” feels like an easy pick.
Let’s look at a few angles worth your time:
The numbers back it up, too. Four of the last six head-to-heads between these sides saw both teams score. Spurs have only won one of their last five by more than a single goal. This one could easily go either way.
So, how do I see it? Spurs will dominate early, especially with the home crowd roaring them on. But Villa aren’t pushovers anymore – they know how to soak up pressure and hit hard on the break.
Tottenham’s attack will ask questions, but Villa’s confidence and pace up front can definitely hurt them. I’m expecting a proper back-and-forth battle, plenty of energy, and at least a couple of goals each.
Match Prediction: Draw. Bet with bet365.
If I had to lock one in, I’d say 1-1 looks right. Spurs have been grinding out tight results, while Villa have enough threat to grab one. If it opens up late, 2-2 wouldn’t surprise me either.
Correct Score Prediction: Tottenham 1-1 Aston Villa. Bet with bet365.
You’ll like this one if you enjoy goals. Spurs have scored in every league game this season. Villa have hit the net nine times in five matches. Neither side’s defence looks watertight.
Over 2.5 feels safe. Over 3.5? That’s your higher-odds punt if you think this turns into a slugfest.
Over/Under Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals. Bet with bet365.
Here’s a combo that makes sense for Sunday:
That’s your balanced, high-energy bet builder. It covers how both teams are playing and the form they’re in.
Bet Builder Tip: BTTS Yes, Over 2.5 Goals, Watkins to Score, Draw. Bet with bet365.
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It’s tight, but a draw feels likely. Villa are too strong right now to leave empty-handed.
A 1-1 draw looks like the most balanced outcome.
Yes – that’s the safest call given both teams’ attacking form.
Ollie Watkins looks sharp, but don’t rule out Son opening the scoring.
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