Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa Prediction
FA Cup 1/32 Finals
Match Date: January 10, 2026 (Local Time, England)
Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
The FA Cup returns with a heavyweight clash as Tottenham Hotspur host Aston Villa in the 1/32 finals. While Villa have been far more consistent in league competition, the FA Cup often produces surprises, and Tottenham will be eager to make a statement on home soil.
Our Prediction for Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
Tottenham’s recent seasons have been full of contrasts. The London club lifted the Europa League trophy, yet that success coincided with a dramatic drop to 17th place in the Premier League. Over the summer, Frank took charge, and under his leadership Spurs have looked far more competitive in European competitions.
Tottenham narrowly lost to PSG on penalties in the UEFA Super Cup and suffered another defeat against the same opponents in the Champions League. Aside from those matches, they have consistently picked up points on the continental stage. Domestically, however, their league form remains unstable, with wins and losses coming in equal measure. Their most recent Premier League outing ended in a disappointing 2–3 defeat to Bournemouth.
Aston Villa, by contrast, have enjoyed a far more stable trajectory. Last season, the Birmingham club impressed in the Champions League, only falling to PSG in the spring knockout stages. In the Premier League, however, they narrowly missed out on a top-four finish, ending sixth behind Newcastle on goal difference.
As a result, Villa are competing in the Europa League this season and have already secured a playoff spot with games to spare. Domestically, after a slow start, Unai Emery’s side went on an impressive winning run, which was halted by a heavy 1–4 defeat to Arsenal. They responded well with a victory over Nottingham Forest but were held to a goalless draw by Crystal Palace in their most recent match.
In domestic cup competitions, Tottenham eliminated Doncaster in the League Cup before falling 0–2 to Newcastle. Aston Villa’s cup run ended early, as they were knocked out by Brentford on penalties following a 1–1 draw.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa Key Statistics and Trends
Tottenham Hotspur have lost only once in their last four matches.
Tottenham average 1.43 goals scored and 1.29 conceded per match.
52% of Tottenham’s matches end with both teams scoring, with an average of 2.71 total goals.
Aston Villa have won 12 of their last 14 matches in all competitions.
Aston Villa average 1.57 goals scored and 1.14 conceded per match.
57% of Aston Villa’s matches see both teams score, with an average of 2.71 total goals.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa Probable Starting Lineups
Tottenham Hotspur (probable lineup):
Vicario – Spence, van de Ven, Danso, Porro – Bentancur, Palhinha, Odobert, Simons, Kudus – Tel
Aston Villa (probable lineup):
Martinez – Digne, Pau Torres, Konsa, Cash – Onana, Kamara, McGinn, Rogers, Ghesan – Malen
Head-to-Head: Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
Recent meetings strongly favor the visitors. Aston Villa have won all of the last three head-to-head encounters, suggesting a psychological edge heading into this FA Cup tie.
Odds Analysis
Market | Selection | Average Odds |
|---|---|---|
Match Result | Tottenham Win | 3.00 |
Match Result | Draw | 3.40 |
Match Result | Aston Villa Win | 2.35 |
Asian Handicap | Aston Villa (0) | 1.90 |
Both Teams to Score | Yes | 1.72 |
Total Goals | Over 2.5 | 1.80 |
Free Prediction for Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
This matchup appears evenly balanced on paper, but Aston Villa’s consistency over recent months gives them a slight advantage. Tottenham’s European performances have been encouraging, yet their domestic instability remains a concern.
With Villa arriving in strong form and boasting recent head-to-head dominance, backing the visitors on a draw-no-bet basis looks the safest option.
Prediction: Aston Villa to win (Handicap 0)
Recommended Odds: 1.90
