Tottenham Hotspur — Aston Villa : Match Preview and Prediction for October 19,2025

Tottenham Hotspur: Tactical Approach and Recent Form

Under Thomas Frank, Tottenham operates as a well-structured team, employing a systematic approach and relying on set-pieces. This year marks a rebuilding phase for the Europa League winner, and under the Danish coach, the Spurs have suffered only one Premier League defeat, against Bournemouth, so far. The London side faced a challenging schedule in late September and early October, involving extensive travel. They journeyed to Norway for a 2-2 draw with Bodø/Glimt, where they narrowly avoided defeat. They also secured a 2-2 away draw against Brighton and, just before the international break, managed to beat Leeds 2-1 on the road.

Squad Concerns and Upcoming Challenges for Spurs

Their victory against the ‘Peacocks’ was secured by newcomer Kudus. The team was in dire need of a break, although their impressive seven-match unbeaten streak remains intact. However, with many Tottenham players away on international duty, their condition upon returning for October’s fixtures is a significant unknown. For the match against Villa, Bissouma, Dragusin, Kulusevski, Takai, Maddison, Solanke, and Davies will be unavailable. This extensive injury list, combined with a demanding fixture schedule and travel distances, is expected to gradually impact the team’s performance negatively.

Aston Villa’s Season So Far and Recent Strong Form

Aston Villa concluded the previous season poorly, losing to Manchester United at Old Trafford, which cost them a Champions League spot and relegated them to the Europa League. Unai Emery’s team had a very difficult start to the new campaign, but the Birmingham side gradually found their rhythm. They entered the international break boasting a impressive run of four consecutive victories (two in the Premier League and two in the Europa League).

Team Performance and Injury Update for Villa

The ‘Villans’ first secured a successful 2-0 trip to Feyenoord in the Netherlands, followed by a 2-1 home victory over Burnley, thanks to a brace from newcomer Malen. The team is steadily improving, climbing the league table, and will undoubtedly pose a threat in London as underdogs. Their injury situation is also more favorable, with only Mings and Tielemans sidelined for this particular match.