Aston Villa faces Tottenham Hotspur in a pivotal FA Cup third-round matchup on Saturday. This match represents a significant opportunity for Villa, as they pursue their best chance to secure silverware this season.
Match Details
The game will kick off at 12:45 PM ET on Saturday. It will take place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, an iconic venue for the home side.
How to Watch
- Kickoff Time: 12:45 PM ET
- Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
- Streaming: ESPN+
Recent Form and Standings
As of now, Aston Villa trails Premier League leaders Arsenal by only six points, with 17 matches remaining in the league. Despite a challenging league campaign, the FA Cup presents a golden chance for Unai Emery and his squad.
Meanwhile, Tottenham is currently struggling in 14th place in the Premier League. They have faced significant pressure with head coach Thomas Frank under scrutiny. A deep cup run could help ease tensions and improve the morale of the fans.
Previous Encounter
In their last meeting in late October, Aston Villa secured a 2-1 victory over Spurs in a thrilling comeback. Goals from Morgan Rogers and Emiliano Buendia sealed the win, providing Villa with confidence going into this matchup.
Injury Updates
Both teams have several players unavailable due to injuries and international duty:
Tottenham Hotspur Team News
- OUT: Mohammed Kudus (groin), Pape Matar Sarr (international duty – AFCON), Lucas Bergvall (undisclosed), Rodrigo Bentancur (hamstring), Dejan Kulusevski (knee), Dominic Solanke (ankle), Yves Bissouma (international duty – AFCON), James Maddison (torn ACL)
- QUESTIONABLE: Destiny Udogie (hamstring)
Aston Villa Team News
- OUT: Amadou Onana (unspecified), Evann Guessand (international duty – AFCON), Ross Barkley (unspecified)
- QUESTIONABLE: Tyrone Mings (hamstring), Emiliano Martinez (calf)
Match Prediction
The current form of both teams heavily favors Aston Villa. Spurs have struggled to create and finish scoring opportunities, leading to their recent poor performances. Based on this analysis, the prediction is a 3-1 victory for Aston Villa.
