Tottenham still have not scored in the Premier League, while Aston Villa remain without a win: Tottenham vs Aston Villa prediction
The fifth-round Premier League clash between Tottenham and Aston Villa will take place on September 19 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Neither team has won in the league so far: the London side sits 17th, while the Birmingham outfit also heads into the meeting after a disappointing start.
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Tottenham: four league rounds without a goal
Roberto De Zerbi's side began the season with defeats to Brentford, 0-3, and Newcastle, 0-2, before playing out two goalless draws against Nottingham Forest and Everton. As a result, Spurs have yet to score after four rounds of the Premier League.
The situation did not improve in the League Cup either: in midweek, Tottenham lost 1-3 to Liverpool. Injuries are creating additional problems, while Sandro Tonali and Pedro Porro remain doubts.
Aston Villa: the attack is gradually coming to life
Unai Emery's side have also failed to win any of their four Premier League matches, collecting just one point. In their latest league outing, Villa lost 1-2 to Nottingham Forest, although they finally managed to score in the league for the first time this season.
In other competitions, however, the attack has looked considerably sharper: the team have scored seven goals in their last three competitive matches. Tammy Abraham netted a brace in the cup win over Coventry and is pushing for a place in the starting XI.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Tottenham have failed to score in any of their first four Premier League matches.
- Aston Villa have suffered three defeats and recorded one draw in their four league matches.
- Aston Villa have won four of their last five head-to-head meetings, although the previous encounter ended in a 2-1 victory for Tottenham.
Both teams could drop points again: Tottenham vs Aston Villa prediction
Tottenham have created very little in the league, but playing at home and having an extra day of rest should help them look more proactive. The return of James Maddison could also provide a few more quality options in the final third.
Aston Villa are gradually improving in attack, but their Premier League results remain far from ideal. In this situation, an even contest with both teams scoring looks like the most likely scenario.
