Tottenham host the on-form Aston Villa as they return to Premier League action this weekend.
Spurs sit third in the table and come into this match unbeaten in seven, with a battling 2-1 win over Leeds at Elland Road sending them into the international break on a high.
Thomas Frank will hope to have Randal Kolo Muani fit and available for the first time since he played 14 minutes against Villarreal in September.
It could prove an occasion to remember for Spurs, too, as they look to celebrate Fabio Paratici’s return to the club as co-sporting director with three points.
Villa make the trip from Birmingham into London having won four on the spin. They were made to wait for their day in the sun, though, after going winless in their first six outings fo the campaign.
They did not even manage to score until their fifth match of the campaign, where they were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Brentford on penalties.
Since clicking into gear last month, Villa have been a force. They have charted commanding wins over Feyenoord and Fulham, but on Saturday will face comfortably the toughest tests of their season so far.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Tottenham vs Aston Villa is scheduled for a 2pm BST kick-off on Sunday, October 19, 2025.
The match will take place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Where to watch Tottenham vs Aston Villa
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage starting from 1pm BST ahead of a 2pm kick-off.
Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app and website.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert analysis from Matt Verri at the ground.
Tottenham vs Aston Villa team news
Tottenham remain without Dominic Solanke, though Randal Kolo Muani looks set to return this weekend.
Yves Bissouma faces weeks on the sidelines with a new ankle injury, while Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison are still out and the likes of Ben Davies, Radu Dragusin and Kota Takai doubtful.
Ollie Watkins is expected to be fit for Villa despite withdrawing from England duty with a knock suffered after scoring against Wales.
Emi Buendia and Jadon Sancho have trained all week, while Tyrone Mings may also be involved. Youri Tielemans and Andres Garcia are doubts.
Tottenham vs Aston Villa prediction
Frank’s injury-hit Tottenham will have their work cut out for them as Villa visit north London this weekend.
After a concerningly slow start to the campaign, the Villans have hit superb form, heading into the international break having won four on the trot.
Spurs have all the tools they need to hold their own against the high-flying Villans, though, and with the home crowd at their backs, should have few problems.
Tottenham to win, 2-1
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Aston Villa last tasted victory in N17 in November 2023, when they came from behind to win 2-1 thanks to goals from Pau Torres and Ollie Watkins.
Tottenham wins: 78
Aston Villa wins: 60
Draws: 34
Tottenham vs Aston Villa match odds
Tottenham to win: 10/11
Aston Villa to win: 11/5
Draw: 2/1
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
