Tottenham mark their return to Premier League action after the October international break by welcoming Aston Villa to north London on Sunday afternoon.
These two sides faces off three times last season, with Villa winning both duels on home soil after Spurs scored an emphatic victory in N17. The come-from-behind triumph against Unai Emery's side was one of very few domestic highs for the Lilywhites.
Much has changed since the pair faced off in May, as Ange Postecoglou rotated heavily for the Friday night trip to the West Midlands to prioritise the Europa League final. Villa's 2-0 victory was incredibly forgettable.
Now led by Thomas Frank, Spurs have enjoyed a productive start to 2025/26 and showed signs of veering away from functionality in possession at Elland Road two weeks ago. The hosts enter the weekend third in the table, while Villa, who were the league's crisis club not so long ago, are in a far brighter mood.
They're four games unbeaten domestically and won back-to-back games before the October break.
Here's our preview of Sunday's Premier League clash.
Tottenham vs Aston Villa: Preview, Prediction & Lineups
What time does Tottenham vs Aston Villa kick off?
Tottenham vs Aston Villa kicks off on Sunday 19 October at 14:00 BST.
- When is kick off? Sunday 19 October, 2025
- What time is kick off? 14:00 BST
- Where is it played? Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
- Referee: Simon Hooper
Tottenham vs Aston Villa head-to-head record (last five games)
Date | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|
16 May 2025 | Aston Villa 2–0 Tottenham | Premier League |
9 February 2025 | Aston Villa 2–1 Tottenham | FA Cup |
3 November 2024 | Tottenham 4–1 Aston Villa | Premier League |
10 March 2024 | Aston Villa 0–4 Tottenham | Premier League |
26 November 2023 | Tottenham 1–2 Aston Villa | Premier League |
How to watch Tottenham vs Aston Villa on TV & live stream
Country | TV Channel/Live Stream |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | Sky Go UK, NOW, SKY GO Extra, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Ultra HD |
United States | fuboTV, nbcsports.com, NBC Sports App, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, USA Network, Telemundo |
Canada | DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada, Amazon Prime Video, Fubo Sports Network 2 Canada |
Tottenham team news
Frank has confirmed that Randal Kolo Muani is in contention to make his Premier League debut on Sunday, having recovered from a dead leg over the international break. The summer arrival is unlikely to start, with Mathys Tel deserving of keeping his place.
Dominic Solanke is on the comeback trail but isn't ready to return, while the maligned Yves Bissouma picked up an injury on international duty that will keep him sidelined for weeks.
The same back four that started at Elland Road should be retained, but there could be a change in midfield. Lucas Bergvall may come in for Rodrigo Bentancur and partner João Palhinha, while Xavi Simons should function as the creative force from a No. 10 position.
Tottenham predicted lineup vs Aston Villa: Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Palhinha, Bergvall; Kudus, Simons, Odobert; Tel.
Aston Villa team news
Ollie Watkins returned from England duty early after a collision with the post, but Unai Emery has confirmed his starting striker is in contention for Sunday's game. Emiliano Buendia and Jadon Sancho are also available amid injury concerns.
Tyrone Mings could return after a two-game absence, with Saturday's training session decisive. If not, Pau Torres will likely start alongside England international Ezri Konsa.
Youri Tielemans is a big miss in Villa's midfield, and he's not expected until next month at the earliest. The Belgian has missed much of the season because of a calf injury.
Aston Villa predicted lineup vs Tottenham: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne; McGinn, Bogarde, Kamara, Rogers; Watkins, Malen.
Tottenham vs Aston Villa score prediction
I'm glad Villa picked up form before the break. I'd have been incredibly nervous for Sunday's bout were they still winless and in dire straits. Their improvement oddly makes me more confident.
Emery's side haven't evolved all that much. You know what you're going to get from the Villans. They're very narrow, very compact, and typically slow when they build from the back. They'll aim to draw Spurs out and utilise depth as a means of exploiting the hosts in defensive transition.
Thus, I think there will be plenty of cagey periods here, but the hosts are built to exploit this Villa team. I'm expecting a statement performance from Frank's side.
Prediction: Tottenham 3-1 Aston Villa