Two camps who are still waiting to put a maiden Premier League victory on the board, Tottenham will welcome Aston Villa to north London on Saturday lunchtime.

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Verdict: Andy Robertson over 0.5 fouls

Best Odds: 4/9

Bookmaker: BetUS

Tottenham

Starting with the hosts, while Tottenham might have eventually dragged themselves over the finishing line last season as they avoided what would have been an infamous Premier League relegation, Spurs are still firmly at the heart of a public nightmare. Watching their EFL Cup adventure come to an end earlier in the week as they fell to a 3-1 loss away at Liverpool, Roberto De Zerbi’s downbeat squad find the pressure on their shoulders at a boiling point. Opening up the 2026/27 campaign with a 3-0 drumming against Brentford on August 22nd, Tottenham have failed to win any of their first four Premier League appearances (two defeats, two draws). Likewise, signing off August with a 2-0 defeat at home against Newcastle, De Zerbi’s side are also still waiting to bag a maiden Premier League strike.

Tottenham Team News

Missing out away at Anfield on Tuesday night with a reported knock, Tottenham are sweating over the fitness of big-money summer recruit Sandro Tonali. Likewise, making just 16 minutes on his before sustaining an ankle injury in training, Chelsea loanee Mykhailo Mudryk will miss the next couple of months.

While Richarlison might have eventually been forced to stay put in north London, the Brazilian international has not been included in De Zerbi’s Premier League squad. Returning from another brief injury setback earlier in the month, James Maddison will get some more minutes under his belt.

Aston Villa

As for the visitors, while Aston Villa might have made real history back in May as they were crowned Europa League champions, Unai Emery’s men have drastically failed to find their feet this time around. Despite extending on their respective EFL Cup adventure on Wednesday night as they clinched a 3-1 victory away at top-flight newcomers Coventry, Saturday’s guests have remarkably claimed just one-point from any of their first four Premier League showdowns. Opening this weekend’s fixtures sat in the relegation zone, Villa are desperately searching for some much-welcomed stability. However, landing consecutive 2-1 victories in their previous two trips to north London, Emery’s men do hold a stellar record in the capital. In fact, Emery’s men have won four of their last five trips to Spurs across all competitions.

Aston Villa Team News

Sustaining a knee injury before making his Aston Villa debut, former Bayern Munich superstar Leon Goretzka remains on the sidelines. Likewise, hit with his own knee issue while away with Belgium at this summer’s World Cup, ex-Everton star Amadou Onana will not play any part on Saturday lunchtime.

Both handed their own EFL Cup rests away at Coventry in midweek, summer recruit Nicolas Jackson and Zion Suzuki will be handed full recalls here. Opening his domestic account on Wednesday night, Tammy Abraham will be hoping to keep his spot leading the line.

Tottenham vs Aston Villa Key Factors to Consider

• When Tottenham and Aston Villa last met for a Premier League showdown on May 3rd, Spurs clinched a 2-1 victory in the Midlands.
• However, Emery’s side have won each of their other three meetings against Tottenham across all competitions.
• Aston Villa have won four of their previous five trips to north London.
• Along with putting just two points on the board, Tottenham are still waiting to bag a maiden Premier League strike.
• Villa have failed to win any of their opening four Premier League showdowns (three defeats, one draw).

Conclusion

Two camps who are shockingly still waiting to put a maiden Premier League victory on the board, we could be set for a nail-biting affair from north London this weekend. Landing consecutive 2-1 victories when they travelled to the English capital last season, Emery’s men do hold a dominant recent record away at Tottenham. Winning four of their previous five trips to Spurs across all competitions, Saturday’s opponents also have a habit of producing lively contests when they meet. In what already appears to be a must-win showdown for both sides, tensions can easily boil over.

Verdict: Andy Robertson over 0.5 fouls

Best Odds: 4/9

Bookmaker: BetUS