- The Aston Villa vs Tottenham prediction article, breaks down form, key players, odds and H2H meetings ahead of the clash.
- The game will take place on Sunday May 3, 2026 at Villa Park.
- Kick off set for 9pm EAT.
On Sunday night, Tottenham Hotspur carries on with their crusade to dodge the relegation drop when they travel to Villa Park to face Aston Villa.
This showdown is expected to be electric, as it pits two sides with contrasting ambitions against each other; Spurs will be chasing top-flight survival, while the hosts, on the other end, are aiming to keep their European dreams ablaze in the race for Champions League qualification.
Under Robert De Zerbi, Spurs have managed to at least get back to winning ways, snapping a miserable 15-match winless streak and grabbing their first victory in 2026 when they narrowly edged out Wolves 1-0, all thanks to Joao Palhinha’s close-range winner.
That marked back-to-back matches where the Lilywhites secured points, having previously earned a crucial one against Brighton, where Gerornia Rutter’s late equalizer denied them maximum points at home in a 2-2 draw.
Spurs sit 18th on the table, fighting for their very breath to survive, and they are two points adrift of the safety zone.
West Ham are just above them with 36 points, and Spurs need nothing short of wins in their remaining four encounters to guarantee their survival.
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On the other ende, the hosts will be seeking to return to winning ways after back-to-back defeats -first falling 1-0 to Fulham last weekend, while in their Europa League semifinal clash against Nottingham Forest, they ended up losing by the same scoreline in the first leg.
However, they are within touching distance of securing a Champions League spot, as they sit fifth with 58 points eight points clear of sixth-place Brighton, level with Liverpool in fourth, and three behind third-placed Manchester United.
Here are the key details for the match, along with some betting tips for your wager on SportPesa, who offer a variety of markets and instant payouts.
What time does Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur kick off?
The two will lock horns on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Villa Park, with kickoff set for 9pm East African Time.
Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur team news
For the hosts, De Zerbi confirmed that Dominic Solanke suffered a hamstring injury in last weekend’s win at Wolves, and Xavi Simons, who sustained an ACL injury at Wolves, they join Vicario, Cuti Romero, Mo Kudus, Deki Kulusevski, Wilson Odobert, and Ben Davies on the sidelines.
The positive news is that Destiny Udogie, who was sidelined for last week’s win at Molineux, could be available for the encounter.
The Clarets and Blue, meanwhile, will be without Amadou Onana following his injury against Forest in the semifinal.
Villans vs Spurs predicted lineups
- Aston Villa: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Maatsen; Tielemans, Bogarde; Bailey, Rogers, Sancho; Watkins
- Tottenham Hotspur: Kinsky; Porro, Danso, Van de Ven, Udogie; Bentancur, Palhinha; Kolo Muani, Gallagher, Tel; Richarlison
Aston Villa vs Tottenham head-to-head record and recent meetings
Tottenham have lost six of their last 10 Premier League matches against Aston Villa (W4) =more defeats than they suffered across their previous 34 meetings with the Villans (W19 D10 L5).
That includes the reverse fixture in October, when Villa won 2-1 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
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Recent five Premier League meetings
- Oct 19, 2025: Spurs 1-2 Aston Villa
- May 16, 2025: Aston Villa 2-0 Spurs
- Nov 3, 2024: Spurs 4-1 Aston Villa
- Mar 10, 2024: Aston Villa 0-4 Spurs
- Nov 26, 2023: Spurs 1-2 Aston Villa
Aston Villa vs Tottenham prediction and betting tips
Tottenham are also looking to pick up consecutive league wins for the first time since their opening two matches of the season – winning 3-0 over Burnley and 2-0 over Manchester City.
On the other hand, Unai Emery’s charges are aiming to win three on the trot at home for the first time since a spectacular run of eight straight home victories between September and January that catapulted them into Champions League contention.
Aston Villa, at home, carry high hopes of bagging the win and pushing hard for a Champions League berth next season, making them favorites to take all three points.
But it won’t be easy for them, with Tottenham – relegation scrappers – coming here seeking nothing short of a slip-free performance, aiming for back-to-back wins and keeping their survival hopes firmly intact.