Early season Premier League games are full of hope and promise. Both Tottenham and Aston Villa are playing European football this season, but they’re hungry for more. Sunday’s contest is a great measuring stick between two promising sides.
The Spurs are +105 favorites to win and +265 to draw on DraftKings Sportsbook, while Villa is +245 to pull the upset. Let’s get into a prediction and pick for this Tottenham-Aston Villa match.
Tottenham vs. Aston Villa prediction, pick
Tottenham’s start under Thomas Frank has been exceptional. After a forgettable top-flight season in 2024-25, it has the look of a dangerous squad this season. The Spurs have pulled points from six of their first seven games, totaling 14 points and sitting at third in the table as of Friday.
Though Villa are 13th in the table with nine points, there’s a lot of reason to think this is an even contest. For starters, Villa is 4-2-1 in its last seven contests between the Premier and the Europa League. Its only loss was a PK loss against Brentford in the EFL Cup. Winners of four straight, it comes into this matchup with plenty of confidence.
There are also historical factors to consider. Frank has never won a top-flight match against Villa manager Unai Emery. The Spurs have yet to shake their dismal run of home play, losing 10 of their last 17 home matches. This Villa side has been strong out of international breaks, winning eight of its previous 10, and four of its last six overall against the Spurs.
Putting it all together, there’s enough reason to think that it’s an even contest. Tottenham has the bigger stars and the better team on paper, but that hasn’t translated to results against Aston Villa as of late. I’ll take the road underdogs to pull out a win, and Emery to continue baffling Frank.
