Aston Villa will host Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park on May 3, 2026. This match comes as Villa deals with the aftermath of their Europa League semi-final loss. They recently slipped to fifth in the Premier League after a defeat against Nottingham Forest.
Tottenham enters the match in dire straits, sitting in the relegation zone. They are just two points away from safety. Their recent victory against Wolves ended a 15-game winless streak, providing some hope.
The last encounter between these teams saw Aston Villa win 2-0. Historically, Spurs have struggled against Villa, losing six of their last ten Premier League games against them. Notably, none of the last 21 meetings have ended in a draw.
Aston Villa’s form has been inconsistent lately. They have won just two of their previous seven Premier League matches. Ollie Watkins has been a standout player, scoring ten goals since December.
Key statistics:
- Aston Villa won this fixture 2-0 last season.
- Tottenham has lost six of their last ten matches against Aston Villa.
- Aston Villa has created 36.9% of their chances through the middle third this season.
- Pau Torres averages 9.5 line-breaking passes per 90 minutes in the Premier League.
Despite being in the relegation zone, Tottenham is viewed as a potential threat to Aston Villa’s ambitions. The odds reflect this sentiment; Aston Villa is priced at 6/5 to win while Tottenham’s odds sit at 21/10.
The match kicks off at 7 PM BST on Sunday, May 3. Fans will be eager to see if Aston Villa can overcome their Europa League distraction and fend off a desperate Tottenham side looking to escape relegation.
