Tottenham will be looking to take advantage of an underwhelming Aston Villa side as Thomas Frank looks to keep things moving on nicely in the Premier League
Tottenham come into this match sitting third in the Premier League, having collected 14 points from their opening seven games. Under Thomas Frank, Spurs have enjoyed a positive start in terms of results, even if their performances have sometimes lacked conviction. They remain unbeaten in their last seven matches, though three of their last five have ended in draws. Both teams have found the net in four of Tottenham’s last five games across all competitions, and four of those matches have featured over 2.5 goals.
Statistically, Tottenham’s underlying numbers suggest they are a mid-table side, averaging 1.31 expected goals (xG) for and 1.32 expected goals against (xGA) per game. While it’s still early in the season, these figures raise some questions about whether Spurs can sustain their strong results over the long term especially as the season endures fixture congestion with Champions League, Carabao Cup and FA Cup action to think about in the coming months.
Aston Villa, meanwhile, sit 13th in the table with nine points from 13 games. After a sluggish start, Villa have found their rhythm, arriving at this fixture on the back of four consecutive wins in all competitions. Victories over Burnley (2-1), Feyenoord (2-0), Fulham (3-1), and Bologna (1-0) have given them momentum heading into what promises to be a challenging encounter.
Recent meetings between Tottenham and Aston Villa have been closely contested, with Villa winning three of the last five head-to-heads and Tottenham taking the other two. These fixtures are typically entertaining, with four of the last five producing over 2.5 goals and three of the last five seeing both teams score.
Tottenham vs Aston Villa Betting Tips
Over 2.5 goals - 17/20
Tottenham/Draw - 1/3
Brennan Johnson to score anytime - 14/5
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