Tottenham and Aston Villa are both looking shaky after the opening weeks of the Premier League season and fans in Nigeria are already talking about how these two sides need to wake up fast before the international break. Both clubs spent big in the summer but the results have not followed and now they face each other with zero league wins between them. The pressure is on the managers to deliver something positive and the match looks set for goals because neither defence has looked solid.
Team Form
Tottenham have picked up just two draws in their first four games and they are yet to score in the league while Aston Villa have lost three of their opening four matches with only one goal to their name. The Spurs attack has shown flashes in cup games but they still fell 3-1 to Liverpool in midweek and the mood in the dressing room is not the best. Villa also changed a lot of players over the summer and Unai Emery needs time yet the results are already causing worry among supporters.
- Tottenham: 0 wins, 2 draws, 2 losses in the league so far
- Aston Villa: 1 goal scored in four league games
- Both teams desperate for a first win before the break
Tactical Analysis
De Zerbi has brought in several attacking players but they are still learning to play together and the lack of goals is hurting confidence. Villa on the other hand rely on young players like Alison Edward to provide moments of magic from the bench while the senior stars have not delivered. With both sides knowing they must attack to get any kind of result this game should open up and create plenty of chances at both ends.
Betting Proposal
The smart money is on goals flowing because these two sides have been toothless in attack yet they cannot afford to sit back. Expect an open contest where the total goals line will be tested.
Tottenham and Aston Villa to score three goals or more at 1.80 and four goals or more at 2.80 look the best types for this fixture.
