It’s early in the season, but tomorrow’s clash between Tottenham and Aston Villa sees the third in the division take on those in 13th. This fixture has historically been high-scoring and competitive, with Tottenham holding a slight edge in recent home encounters. Tottenham’s consistency could give them the upper hand against a Villa team that’s finally found some rhythm. The bookmakers think so, and they are currently favouring Spurs at 2.15, while Villa are out at 3.6, and the draw is also 3.6 in most places.

Form guide for both teams

Tottenham sit comfortably in third with 14 points from seven matches, having conceded just five goals in the league—the joint-best defensive record. They’ve gone unbeaten in their last seven games across all competitions, including a gritty 2-1 win at Leeds United before the break.

Our Premier League form reads: W L W D D W.

Aston Villa, meanwhile, are tied for 11th with nine points, having endured a dismal start (winless in their first six, scoreless in four). However, they’ve turned it around with four straight wins across the Premier League and Europa League, including 3-1 over Fulham and 2-0 against Burnley.

Villa’s recent PL form: L L D D W W.

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