Tottenham vs Aston Villa preview, prediction, team news and head-to-head

With both teams coming from the Premier League, this game is one of the standout fixtures of the round. Each side is eager to move forward in the tournament, which offers a strong chance to win a trophy this season.

Tottenham head into this match during a challenging period under Thomas Frank. They currently sit 14th in the Premier League with just 27 points and have struggled to establish a consistent form.

Spurs have only managed one win in their last five games in all competitions. A 3-2 loss to Bournemouth and a goalless draw with Brentford have raised concerns, and with their season hanging in the balance, Frank will be under serious pressure to spark a turnaround.

Aston Villa, on the other hand, is flying high under Unai Emery. They are 3rd in the league and have been in top form, losing only 1 of their last 13 matches in all competitions.

After a tough loss to Arsenal, they quickly bounced back with a strong 3-1 win over Nottingham Forest. Villa have also been impressive away from home, they already beat Spurs 2-1 in North London earlier this season, showing they are more than capable of doing it again.

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Aston Villa have had the better of Tottenham in recent meetings, winning the last three games between the sides. That includes a 2-1 Premier League win in North London earlier this season and another 2-1 victory in the FA Cup back in February 2025.

In fact, Villa have taken three wins from their last four trips to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, showing they are very comfortable on Spurs’ turf. A consistent pattern in this fixture has been both teams finding the net; it has happened in four of the last five meetings.

Tottenham is still reeling from injuries and changes. Mohammed Kudus is out until April with a quad injury he picked up against Sunderland. Lucas Bergvall is also a doubt after limping off in the Bournemouth game, though Archie Gray could return to the starting lineup.

Mathys Tel is likely to keep his spot on the wing, while Randal Kolo Muani and Richarlison are both in contention to start up front.

Aston Villa, on the other hand, are in better shape overall but are still juggling a packed fixture list. Morgan Rogers and Emiliano Buendia, both scorers in the league win over Spurs earlier this season, are expected to be involved again.

While Unai Emery might make a few changes, key players like John McGinn and Ollie Watkins are likely to start, as Villa aim to stay sharp against a Spurs side that may be struggling, but still dangerous.

Tottenham: Vicario; Spence, Romero, Van de Ven, Davies; Gray, Bentancur; Simons, Bergvall, Tel; Richarlison

Aston Villa: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Lindelof, Maatsen; Kamara, Tielemans; McGinn, Rogers, Buendia; Watkins

With one team flying high and the other struggling to find its feet, Aston Villa steps into this FA Cup clash as the team to beat. Spurs may have the home crowd behind them, but missing key names like Kudus and battling defensive leaks, they will need more than just noise to stop Villa’s charge.

We recommend betting on the goal options for those betting on Livescorebet and other top gambling sites. However, we predict that Villa will get a slight edge in this fixture and also progress to the next round.

Prediction: Tottenham 1-2 Aston Villa

Bet on both teams to score

Team to qualify- Aston Villa

Player to score - Ollie Watkins