The Race for the Top Four Continues as Tottenham Hotspur Travel to Aston Villa

Aston Villa vs Tottenham - 09/04/2022

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The race for the top four in the English Premier League is getting exciting and on Saturday we have a meeting between Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park. The hosts begin the weekend in 11th place on 36 points while the visitors are in 4th place on 54 points.

Aston Villa come into the match on the back of a disappointing 2-1 defeat at Wolverhampton Wanderers last weekend. Wolves raced into a 2-goal lead before half-time and Aston Villa could only manage a consolation goal late in the match.

That result means Aston Villa have lost each of their 3 most recent games in the Premier League. in addition to the defeat at Wolverhampton Wanderers last weekend, Aston Villa have lost at home against Arsenal and away to West Ham United.

Home form in the Premier League shows Aston Villa have been struggling to win matches. They have recorded just a single victory from their 6 most recent home Premier League fixtures.

The win came against Southampton but there have been defeats recently against Watford and Arsenal.

Trends show Aston Villa have kept just a single clean sheet from their last 8 home league games. There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 9 of Aston Villa’s last 12 home Premier League matches and although they can score goals, Aston Villa have been struggling defensively in front of their own fans.

Tottenham Hotspur make the trip to Villa Park having recorded a comprehensive 5-1 victory over Newcastle United in the Premier League last weekend.

Tottenham Hotspur found themselves 1-0 down just before half-time but equalised before the interval. There was only one team in it in the second half and Tottenham Hotspur scored 4 unanswered goals to take maximum points.

That result means Tottenham Hotspur have won each of their 3 most recent Premier League games, with the additional victories coming over Brighton and West Ham United.

Tottenham Hotspur have won 5 of their last 6 Premier League fixtures, with the only defeat coming at Manchester United.

Away form in the Premier League shows Tottenham Hotspur have been inconsistent and they have won 3 and lost 3 of their last 6 away trips.

Trends show Tottenham Hotspur have scored 2 more goals in 4 of their last 5 away league games but have kept only 2 clean sheets in their last 7 on the road.

Team news and Aston Villa have doubts over the fitness of Lucas Digne and Kortney Hause. They should be the only players unavailable for Steven Gerrard.

Tottenham Hotspur are without the injured trio of Ryan Sessegnon, Oliver Skipp, and Japhet Tanganga. They also have doubts over the fitness of Sergio Reguilón.

Aston Villa have been struggling in recent weeks and they have not been performing well at home for some time.

Tottenham Hotspur come into the game on a 3-match winning streak and will feel confident of continuing their pursuit of a top four place. Both teams could score as the away team takes maximum points.

Home team
Away team

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EPL

Aston Villa Tottenham 09/04/2022 18:30

282448

2

1 - 2

2.74

8°

2.25

3.25 3.40 2.25 no no no

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0 - 4(0 - 1)

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