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Supercomputer predicts Tottenham vs Aston Villa result

Tottenham return to Premier League action this weekend with a clash against Aston Villa.

The international break is almost over, with Spurs gearing up for their return to Premier League action against a struggling Villa side.

Tottenham beat Leeds United 2-1 at Elland Road last time out, while the Villans secured only their second win of the season at home to Burnley.

After just seven games, there are five points separating the two sides, with Spurs looking to add to that this weekend.

Tottenham could go top with a win vs Aston Villa

Thomas Frank has gotten off to an excellent start at Tottenham, with four wins from their opening seven games, and just one defeat.

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Only Liverpool and Arsenal are above Spurs in the table, though a win on Sunday afternoon could change that, given how tight it is at the top.

However, despite their impressive start to the campaign and Villa’s struggles so far under Unai Emery, Opta‘s supercomputer does not forecast a win for Frank’s side.

Instead, a draw is the most likely outcome, with Spurs having a 38.4 per cent chance of a win, and Villa at 53.1 per cent.

Depending on results elsewhere, that could still see Tottenham move above Liverpool in the table, though they would remain behind Arsenal, even if they suffer defeat.

Tottenham vs Aston Villa head-to-head

Dating all the way back to 1903, Tottenham have faced Aston Villa on 177 occasions, with the North Londoners having the last laugh on more occasions.

Spurs have won 79 of those encounters, while Sunday’s visitors have won 62, with a further 36 ending in a draw.

Tottenham have won just two of the last seven clashes with Aston Villa, with the most recent one ending in a 2-0 defeat in May.

Their last home win against the Villans was back in 2024, when a brace from Dominic Solanke and goals from Brennan Johnson and James Maddison secured a 4-1 win.

Tottenham have seen their goalkeeping situation come under scrutiny in recent weeks.

Guglielmo Vicario made crucial errors in the draws with Brighton and Wolves at the end of September, and that prompted critical eyes on the Italian once again.

Vicario has been relatively unchallenged at Tottenham of late, with Antonin Kinsky’s sole appearance of the season coming in the Carabao Cup victory over Doncaster Rovers.

With that in mind, it is no surprise to see that the Lilywhites are targeting a new addition between the posts during the January transfer window.

Tottenham will only sign Ter Stegen as second choice

Tottenham have been linked with Marc-Andre Ter Stegen recently, as the shot stopper has gradually fallen out of favour at Barcelona.

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The 33-year-old is currently out of action for the Blaugrana, but is not expected to take the place of the more youthful Joan Garcia when he returns to full fitness, after playing just nine games last season.

Nevertheless, Ter Stegen is a vastly experienced campaigner both in La Liga and the Champions League, and Tottenham have already made an enquiry over his services, according to Sport.

Ex-Spurs scout and former goalkeeper Bryan King – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that the German would only be brought in as cover, given his age, and would be used to help motivate Vicario.

“I think if they’re going to bring him (Ter Stegen) in, he’ll be coming in on the basis that he’s going to be a number two,” King said.

“His age is against him really. His experience will be useful, but he’s going to bring cover. I think that’s why he’d be brought in, no other reason.

“If you’re going to challenge for the title, your goalkeeper has got to be worth at least seven or eight points during the season. Vicario has been worth about three or four; he’s not yet up to that standard.

“If you’re going to bring in an experienced ‘keeper then that’s going to gee him up a bit, because he’s going to want to go out and prove that he is number one and should be in the team.”

Guglielmo Vicario discourse at Tottenham is bizarre

Vicario has become something of a scapegoat at Tottenham of late, in what is a bizarre narrative that has been created after a couple of relatively minor errors.

The 28-year-old isn’t costing his team points, and surely has enough credit in the bank by now that he can afford a somewhat difficult patch without being hounded out of the team.

The Italian ranks among the Premier League’s best glovemen in terms of saves inside the box and clean sheets, which highlights the fact that he has produced when his team needed him on a number of occasions.

He is perhaps lacking a little bit of confidence at the moment, but Spurs don’t really have a justifiable reason to try and replace him this winter.

Tottenham have had both positive and negative news during the international break.

Yves Bissouma’s Spurs career looks done after he was stretchered off while playing for Mali.

Mohammed Kudus has continued his good form for Ghana and has helped his country qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

Tottenham had early team news on Monday afternoon with Thomas Frank looking to pick up where he and his side left off in the Premier League.

In the latest bizarre developments, one Tottenham gem has been called up to England’s first team, despite not playing a single minute for Frank yet.

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Dane Scarlett called up to England squad amid Latvia trip

Dane Scarlett is highly rated at Tottenham, but it now seems like he has been waiting a long time for his professional breakthrough.

The striker was loaned to Oxford United in the Championship last season, where he scored four goals in 20 games.

Scarlett was linked with a loan move in the summer, but nothing materialised, as he is yet to be handed a chance to impress Frank in a competitive setting.

According to The Mirror, Dane Scarlett has been called up by Thomas Tuchel to the England squad after Ollie Watkins picked up a knock.

England boss Tuchel must have been impressed with reviews of Scarlett, or from what he may have seen in person, of the youngster before.

England’s official X account on Monday shared an image of Scarlett with Tottenham hero Harry Kane

Scarlett is clearly talented, but Spurs need to fix the problem with him.

What should Tottenham do with Dane Scarlett?

The Lilywhites have been criticised for the lack of first-team talent coming through the ranks in the last couple of years, with the only notable ones being Harry Kane and Harry Winks.

There is undeniable talent in the youth setup at Hotspur Way, and Scarlett is one destined for a good future, but he needs to have an appropriate plan laid out.

He showed glimpses of promise while at Oxford last campaign, but couldn’t cement himself as a regular starter. Scarlett should drop to League One and try to find his form in professional football.

Stranger things have happened, and a strong loan spell from January could put Scarlett back in contention for the 2026–27 campaign.

Early Tottenham team news vs Aston Villa: Three stars in line for return, four already ruled out

Tottenham could be set to receive a significant boost ahead of their clash with Aston Villa on Sunday.

The Lilywhites will be hoping to continue their bright start to the Premier League season this weekend, after a two-week break since their last outing.

Several Tottenham stars have been away on international duty over the course of the last week, while others have remained in N17 as they continue to build their way back towards fitness.

Thomas Frank will be keen for his side to hit the ground running on their return to league action, and he could be boosted by the potential returns of up to three of his group.

Randal Kolo Muani among three who could return for Tottenham

Randal Kolo Muani’s arrival at Tottenham on deadline day prompted plenty of excitement from supporters, given his record in the top European leagues.

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The Frenchman had an extremely fruitful loan spell with Juventus last season, as he struck eight goals from just 13 starts in Serie A in the second half of the campaign.

The Lilywhites have had issues with Richarlison’s consistency yet again of late, and Kolo Muani’s eye-catching goal conversion of 31 per cent from that loan stint will be a welcome addition to the matchday squad.

He has played just 13 minutes for Spurs since his loan move from PSG was confirmed, but could now return this weekend, according to Premier Injuries, which is run by injury expert Ben Dinnery.

Richarlison has often been isolated at the top of the pitch, with Mathys Tel the only Spurs player who has played in over 50 per cent of the league games to average less than the Brazilian’s six accurate passes per game.

That will need to change if Kolo Muani is to have an immediate impact, but his likely return will at least provide another option to change the game from the bench.

Defenders Radu Dragusin and Kota Takai could also return to the matchday squad, with the pair both awaiting their first competitive outings of the season.

Dominic Solanke ruled out for Spurs vs Aston Villa

Dominic Solanke hasn’t played for Tottenham since the victory at Manchester City back in August, and although he had surgery on his ankle problem recently, he remains a significant way from a potential return.

The 28-year-old had the highest xG of any Spurs player last season, and his ability to sniff out chances inside the box is being sorely missed at the moment.

Solanke is not expected to return to action until the start of November, with long-term absentees Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison also joining him on the sidelines for the weekend’s clash with Villa.

Yves Bissouma suffered a serious injury on international duty with Mali, and looks set to be facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

Kulusevski could potentially be nearing a return, but Frank and Co. remain without him for now.

Micky van de Ven and Xavi Simons featured away from Tottenham on Sunday, as the Netherlands beat Finland 4-0 to continue their surge towards World Cup qualification.

Tottenham have had several stars on international duty, with the qualifying stage for next year’s competition drawing to a close.

Thomas Frank would have hoped his players would come out of the break fit and firing, but there was bad news for one player.

Yves Bissouma was stretchered off just seconds into his appearance for Mali, with the out-of-favour midfielder looking to have suffered a nasty injury to his ankle.

Tottenham had looked to sell Bissouma in the summer, but the 29-year-old’s proposed move to Galatasaray fell through.

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Micky van de Ven ‘strong’ vs Finland

Van de Ven admitted that he is providing support for Simons at Tottenham, and that support likely continues in the national team.

The defender started on the left of the defence against Finland, and remained fairly untested until he was substituted in the 71st minute.

Simons came on seven minutes after his Tottenham teammate had been substituted, and enjoyed an instant impact.

The midfielder linked up with Cody Gakpo and Nathan Ake, before finding the Liverpool man in space on the edge of the box.

Gakpo made no mistake with the chance, handing Simons his 10th career goal contribution for the Netherlands.

It was a clean sheet for Van de Ven, and Dutch football outlet Football Oranje gave the 24-year-old a 6.5/10 rating for his efforts.

“Strong but unremarkable performance again from the left-back, who was comfortable throughout,” they wrote on Sunday.

Simons was not on the pitch long enough for a rating, but he can be happy with his performance.

Xavi Simons faces fight for Netherlands role

Simons might have expected to play a more prominent role for the Netherlands during the international break, but Ronald Koeman instead opted for alternative options.

Tijjani Reijnders was deployed in the midfield against Malta, whilst Justin Kluivert played the full 90 against Finland, with Simons brought on for Donyell Malen.

Kluivert presents an issue for the Tottenham man, with the son of Patrick in fine form for Bournemouth.

If Simons is to catch Koeman’s eye, his performances at Tottenham must step up a level, with the 22-year-old still finding his feet in the Premier League.

Tottenham to go all out to sign Brazilian ‘diamond’ who could be about to match Neymar

Tottenham will be keen to strengthen their squad further when the January transfer window opens.

The Lilywhites have made a bright start in the Premier League, and they will be desperate to ensure that their early progress can be sustained across the full length of the campaign.

Tottenham are already being linked with Brentford’s Kevin Schade, but that may not be the only attacking addition of the winter window, if Thomas Frank gets his way.

The Dane is hopeful of providing a boost for his squad, and this eye-catching starlet could certainly provide it.

Tottenham must conclude Rayan deal amid impressive goalscoring

Tottenham are being linked with Brazilian starlet Rayan, who is continuing to make a name for himself at Vasco Da Gama.

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The N17 outfit are among the group of teams who are chasing the 19-year-old, and have already been in discussions with the Brazilian Football Confederation about the likelihood of him securing a work permit.

The attacker’s form has caught the eye of several Premier League sides, and he could be about to reach a milestone that will undoubtedly make everybody sit up and take further notice of him.

Rayan netted his 14th goal of the season as part of a brace prior to the international break, and has become the country’s joint-leading U20 goalscorer, according to Globo Esporte, who have identified the youngster as a “true diamond.”

Nine of those strikes have come from his 25 games of league action, and during that time, he has outperformed his xG by almost two whole goals.

He also has an impressive shot accuracy of 36% so far this season in Brazil’s Serie A.

The starlet is on course to send the season as Brazilian football’s highest U20 scorer, and if he achieves that feat, then it will place him in elite company alongside the likes of Neymar, Rodrygo and Richarlison.

Given what those players have gone on to achieve in the game, Tottenham should surely be doing everything that they can to get a deal done for Rayan, in a bid to add their own future superstar to their ranks.

Lucas Bergvall is perfect example of investing in youth

Lucas Bergvall has continued to improve at Tottenham in the early stages of this season, and he is a perfect example of the value that can be gained from investing in promising young players.

The Sweden international arrived as a virtual unknown in February 2024, but has arguably become one of the Premier League’s brightest prospects since then.

Bergvall’s ever-growing importance in the first team should provide Spurs with the ideal blueprint for how to handle future youthful signings.

Rayan is clearly a hugely exciting talent, and if Tottenham could secure his signature and nurture him effectively, then they could have another star on their hands.

Tottenham fans have struggled to back some players to the maximum over the years.

Spurs supporters have little to complain about this season.

Mohammed Kudus netted his first goal for Tottenham in their most recent victory over Leeds United. Meanwhile, the Lilywhites have been one of the best defensive sides in the Premier League this season, conceding just five goals in seven games.

The international break reflects this, and Thomas Frank is without 16 Tottenham players who have been called up this October. However, fans have not been happy with all their players.

Tottenham fans blasted for Guglielmo Vicario treatment

Guglielmo Vicario was linked with an exit from Tottenham over the summer, despite being one of the biggest reasons Spurs lifted the UEFA Europa League.

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Fans have been disappointed with Vicario’s lacklustre performances for Tottenham this season, with a few likely hoping a departure did materialise. As a result, there has been a growing demand to see Antonin Kinsky take his place.

However, Tottenham expert and Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes the Italian keeper is simply the latest scapegoat for Spurs supporters.

“If you’re a goalkeeper and if you make a mistake, the spotlight is obviously on you more than in any position across the pitch, because it normally leads to a goal,” Wenham said.

“But people just erase from their minds that Kinsky was given a little run towards the end of last season against Aston Villa in the FA Cup, and with 30 seconds on the clock, he just threw the ball into the goal.

“Vicario has never, ever made a mistake of that level. So, the moaning about him immediately it’s just strange, and it’s just people moving on to their next target.”

How has Guglielmo Vicario really performed for Tottenham this season?

Despite what some Tottenham fans believe, Vicario has been solid in the Premier League, according to Sofascore.

He has conceded just 0.7 per game this season, with five goals slipping into his net thus far.

Eighteen of those saves were from inside the box, while six were outside saves. Not too bad for a player some fans want to see replaced either this season or the next.

Therefore, while Vicario is prone to the odd error or two, he has been solid for the Lilywhites this season.

James Maddison continues to be sidelined through injury for Tottenham after he was stretchered off during a game in pre-season.

The 28-year-old took his form to a new level for the Lilywhites last term, as he ended the campaign with 16 goal contributions to his name in the Premier League.

However, Maddison has been unable to feature for Tottenham competitively so far in 2025-26, after he suffered an ACL injury in the draw with Newcastle towards the end of pre-season.

The attacking midfielder is midway through what is likely to be a lengthy injury lay-off, and that has left him with plenty of time on his hands in recent weeks.

James Maddison congratulates Luke Littler on Instagram

Maddison has maintained an active presence at Tottenham for the duration of his injury lay-off so far, and it is clear that he is a popular figure within the dressing room.

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The England international has since undergone surgery to rectify the damage to his knee, which is likely to be a crucial stage in his recovery process moving forward.

Maddison has always had a reputation for being a player who is particularly active on social media, and he wasted no time in congratulating darts sensation Luke Littler for his latest achievement on Sunday.

The pair have become good friends since Littler’s eye-catching 2024 World Championship campaign that saw him reach the final as a 16-year-old, and the Spurs man’s admiration for the youngster is clear to see.

Littler triumphed in the World Grand Prix final, and Maddison quickly sent his congratulations by commenting “The best!” on his Instagram post.

James Maddison’s character will be crucial to Tottenham return

Maddison is one of the most outgoing characters at Tottenham, and that is likely to play a crucial role in his recovery.

The former Leicester City star conducts himself in a positive and light-hearted manner, and that should hopefully be enough to keep him feeling relatively happy during his time away from the pitch.

Prolonged periods on the sidelines can be notoriously difficult for footballers mentally, but that is unlikely to be the case for Maddison, given his outlook.

He will be desperate to get back into the fold and begin challenging the likes of Xavi Simons and Lucas Bergvall for a spot at the top of the midfield, and that drive and determination will be crucial in his recovery.

Tottenham have progressed significantly as a team in the space of one summer, but Maddison’s impact cannot be underestimated, and he will likely become a key player again once he returns to full fitness.

Brooklyn Earick saga leaves questions at Tottenham as £4.5bn ‘starting point’ emerges for takeover

Brooklyn Earick’s attempt to buy Tottenham has been both eventful and brief in recent weeks.

The American businessman had emerged as a potential suitor to buy the Lilywhites, and was willing to splash out an eye-watering £4.5billion in what would have been a record sale.

Earick has now concluded his pursuit of Tottenham after he confirmed to the London Stock Exchange that he would not be making a concrete offer to buy the club earlier this week.

However, there are still plenty of questions that remain regarding the situation behind the scenes at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, as Earick’s potential bid could have moved the goalposts for Spurs’ valuation.

Tottenham sale would likely exceed £4.5bn

Earick’s pursuit of Tottenham stopped short of a firm offer being made to the Lewis family, who still remain adamant that they have no intention of selling their controlling stake.

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There is also interest from the likes of Amanda Staveley and her PIF International investment group, but there appears to be little temptation for the owners to even entertain a deal.

They have since injected another £100million into the club in recent days, which is another likely sign that they have no plans to make an exit.

With that in mind, finance expert Doctor Dan Plumley – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that the figure that Earick was prepared to pay is likely to become the minimum for any future prospective buyers.

“A total package of £4.5bn would have been a very good figure, had that deal come to pass,” Plumley said.

“It’s a valuation that I think Spurs will be in and around. That’s the starting point for me. It’s whether someone’s actually prepared to follow up on that, and then whether the Lewis family are prepared to sell for that price.

“Is the club really for sale? They keep saying no, but what’s an offer that would draw them into a conversation?”

Lewis family sale may not help Spurs

Tottenham fans have been frustrated with their current regime for several years now, as the success on the commercial side of the club simply hasn’t translated into the desired success on the pitch.

However, given some of the owners that we are now seeing in the Premier League, that could easily end up worse off if the club fell into different hands.

There are several fanbases around the top flight that feel as though they no longer have a voice at their club, and that could easily become the case for Spurs.

The Lewis family certainly have their flaws in terms of the way that they choose to manage the club, but the grass may not necessarily be greener for Tottenham if they were sold.

Yves Bissouma’s Tottenham career appears to be in tatters on Monday after what has just happened to him on international duty.

The midfielder has had a difficult time of it recently at Spurs, and he is yet to make a competitive appearance for them since Thomas Frank’s appointment over the summer.

Bissouma was left out of Tottenham’s Champions League squad, and has also had disciplinary issues at times during his spell in N17.

The 29-year-old was excellent in the Lilywhites’ Europa League triumph back in May, but he has since fallen firmly down the pecking order, and he may have just been dealt the final blow of his career in North London.

Yves Bissouma stretchered off in Mali win vs Madagascar

Bissouma is among a big group of Tottenham players who have been away on international duty this week, and he finally made his long-awaited return from injury in Mali’s 4-1 win over Madagascar.

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The former Brighton star has been hampered by an injury issue of late, which has combined with Frank’s lack of faith in him to create a situation where he hadn’t played at all since the friendly defeat to Bayern Munich at the start of August.

It was not the return that he would have been hoping for on Sunday night, as he was introduced from the bench in the 66th minute, only to be stretchered off following a challenge just seconds after coming on.

It was a hugely unfortunate moment for Bissouma, and could easily represent the final nail in the coffin as far as his time at Spurs is concerned.

He is out of contract at the end of the season, and there had appeared to be little chance of him earning a fresh deal, unless he was able to convince Frank that he was worthy of a fairly drastic change of heart.

However, with a lengthy injury lay-off now likely to be on the cards, he may not even get another opportunity to impress the boss before his contract expires.

Yves Bissouma only has himself to blame for likely Tottenham fate

Tottenham tried to offload Bissouma on several occasions over the summer, and with Frank’s dismissal of him and now this latest injury, it seems almost inevitable that he won’t stay beyond next summer.

The midfielder has struggled with consistency for large parts of his three years in N17, and he ultimately only has himself to blame for the way that the last few months have played out.

Bissouma has often struggled with disciplinary issues, and the lateness that prompted Frank to leave him out of the squad for the UEFA Super Cup final was certainly not the right way to catch the eye of a new manager early into his reign.

His own actions have been a large contributor to his Tottenham demise, and it now looks likely that he won’t have enough time to even attempt to earn himself a reprieve.