Aston Villa 0-4 Tottenham Hotspur

Recent form

Aston Villa

Aston Villa is currently in good form, sitting in 4th position in the league with 55 points from 27 games. In their last six matches, they have won three, drawn one, and lost two, scoring 11 goals and conceding 10. Their goals per game average is 1.83, while they concede an average of 1.67 goals per game. Notably, Villa has been involved in several high-scoring encounters, with 80% of their games featuring over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in 80% of the matches. They recently went on a three-game winning streak in the Premier League, defeating Fulham, Nottingham Forest, and Luton, with the latter two being particularly high-scoring affairs (4-2 and 3-2, respectively). However, they did suffer back-to-back losses against Manchester United in the league and Chelsea in the FA Cup before their current unbeaten run of three games.

Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham Hotspur's recent form has been inconsistent, with a mix of wins, draws, and losses in their last six games. They are currently sitting in 5th position in the league table with 50 points from 26 games. Despite the inconsistency, Tottenham has managed to score an impressive 11 goals in their last 6 games, averaging 1.83 goals per game. However, they have also conceded 9 goals, resulting in an average of 1.5 goals conceded per game. Notably, 80% of their recent matches have seen both teams score and have ended with over 2.5 goals, indicating that Tottenham's games have been high-scoring affairs. Their most recent match against Crystal Palace ended in a 3-1 victory, showcasing their scoring prowess.

Recent home/away form

Aston Villa

Aston Villa's recent home form has been mixed, with a notable run of three consecutive defeats against Newcastle, Chelsea, and Manchester United. However, they ended this losing streak with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Nottingham Forest in their most recent home game. This high-scoring encounter, along with their 3-2 win against Burnley in December, suggests that Villa Park has been hosting some entertaining matches lately. The team's home games have been particularly goal-rich, with 80% of their last six home fixtures featuring over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in all of them.

Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham Hotspur's recent away form has been mixed, with their last six games resulting in one win, three draws, and two losses. They have been involved in several high-scoring matches, with five out of the six games featuring over 2.5 goals. The most notable result is the 4-2 defeat against Brighton on December 28, 2023, which is their highest-scoring away loss in this series. Despite their inconsistent form, Tottenham has managed to score in all six away games, averaging 2 goals per game. However, their defense has been vulnerable, conceding an average of 2.17 goals per game and keeping only one clean sheet in the process.

Head-to-head

The head-to-head statistics between Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur indicate that as of the information provided, there have been 24 matches between these teams. Aston Villa has won 7 games, while Tottenham Hotspur has won 18 games, with 4 matches ending in draws. Additionally, according to another source, Aston Villa has won 7 out of the 29 meetings, with Tottenham Hotspur winning 18 times, and 4 matches resulting in a draw. These figures suggest that historically, Tottenham Hotspur has had an edge over Aston Villa in their head-to-head encounters.