Unai Emery has turned Villa Park into a fortress as his side nears a top-five finish. Despite a midweek setback in the Europa League against Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa are on the verge of confirming their place among Europe’s elite for next season. A win on Sunday could be the final piece of the puzzle.

Tottenham arrive in Birmingham with their backs against the wall. Roberto De Zerbi finally secured his first win of 2026 against Wolves, but the victory came at a massive cost. With Xavi Simons and Dominic Solanke joining an already crowded treatment room, Spurs must find a way to patch together a result to climb out of the Premier League’s bottom three.

What are the best picks for Aston Villa vs Tottenham?

Back Aston Villa to win

Villa have won their last four meetings against Spurs and possess a significantly more balanced squad. Even with Emery potentially rotating players ahead of their European second leg, the gap between a Champions League-chasing home side and a relegation-threatened visitor is too wide to ignore.

Ollie Watkins to score anytime

As the focal point of the Villa attack, Watkins remains the biggest threat to a Spurs defense that has conceded 53 goals this season. With Tottenham forced to rely on young keepers and a makeshift frontline, Villa should create enough big chances for their top scorer to find the net.

Over 3.5 total cards

Discipline has been a major issue for Tottenham, who have racked up 86 yellow cards and four reds this campaign. Referee Samuel Barrott averages nearly four bookings per game, and with the stakes so high for a Spurs team under pressure, expect a physical and potentially card-heavy encounter.

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Where can I watch Aston Villa vs Tottenham?

USA viewers can stream the match live on NBC Sports and Peacock at 2:00 p.m. ET.

UK viewers can watch live on TNT Sports 1 and the HBO Max app, with coverage starting at 6:00 p.m. BST for a 7:00 p.m. kick-off.

What is Aston Villa’s current form?

W-D-W-W-L-L

What is Tottenham’s current form?

L-D-L-L-D-W

What is Aston Villa’s predicted team?

Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Maatsen; Tielemans, Bogarde; Bailey, Rogers, Sancho; Watkins

Injured: Alysson, Kamara

Doubt: Onana

What is Tottenham’s predicted team?

Kinsky; Porro, Danso, Van de Ven, Udogie; Bentancur, Palhinha; Kolo Muani, Gallagher, Tel; Richarlison

Injured: Simons, Solanke, Kudus, Kulusevski, Odobert, Romero, Davies, Vicario

Doubt: Sarr

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