Tottenham Hotspur face Aston Villa at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London on Saturday, Sep 19 at 1:30 PM in a basement battle that neither side can afford to lose. Both clubs are deep in the relegation picture in the Premier League, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.

Tottenham Hotspur come into this fixture in mixed form (0W 0D 1L). Aston Villa are in mixed form (0W 0D 1L), making this a relatively even contest on current form.

Despite playing at home, Tottenham Hotspur face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Aston Villa have won 7 of 10 encounters. Their last encounter ended in Aston Villa won 1–2. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.8 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Tottenham Hotspur a slight edge, but Aston Villa are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.