# Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa Match Preview, Prediction, Teams, Timings, Lineups and How to Watch — Villa Park Showdown with Huge Stakes at Both Ends

URL: https://technosports.co.in/tottenham-hotspur-vs-asto-villa-match-preview/  
Published: 2026-04-26  
Updated: 2026-04-26  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

One club is fighting for European glory. The other is fighting against relegation. Villa Park on Sunday evening serves up one of the most fascinating mismatches of the Premier League season.

Aston Villa currently sit 4th in the Premier League table while Tottenham Hotspur are mired in 18th position [Sofascore](https://www.sofascore.com/football/match/aston-villa-tottenham-hotspur/IP) — a gulf in class and circumstance that makes this a deeply compelling fixture.

#### Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa Match Info at a Glance

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| **Match** | Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur |
| **Competition** | Premier League — Round 35 |
| **Date** | Sunday, May 3, 2026 |
| **Kick-off** | 18:00 UTC / 7:00 PM BST / 11:30 PM IST |
| **Venue** | Villa Park, Birmingham |
| **Capacity** | 43,205 |
| **Weather** | 16°C |

#### Team News & Injuries

Aston Villa are without Alysson Edward (muscle) and Boubacar Kamara (knee, out until June). Tottenham travel with a heavily depleted squad — missing Destiny Udogie, Pape Sarr, Cristian Romero (season over), Guglielmo Vicario (groin), Wilson Odobert (cruciate, season over), Ben Davies, Mohammed Kudus (long-term), and Dejan Kulusevski (knee).

![Tottenham Hotspur](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ttststoo.jpg)

**Predicted Aston Villa XI (4-2-3-1):** Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne; Tielemans, Onana; Rogers, Asensio, McGinn; Watkins

**Predicted Tottenham XI (4-2-3-1):** Forster; Porro, Danso, Van de Ven, Spence; Gray, Palhinha; Simons, Maddison, Tel; Richarlison

#### Key Stats & H2H

Villa have won the previous 4 consecutive matches against Tottenham and have scored an impressive 12 goals in their last 5 games, while Spurs have managed just 6 in the same period. Villa are ranked 3rd at home in the league this season. [fotmob](https://www.fotmob.com/matches/tottenham-hotspur-vs-aston-villa/2xnfpj)

In the overall Premier League H2H, Tottenham hold a historical edge with 19 wins to Villa’s 9, with just 1 draw. [fotmob](https://www.fotmob.com/matches/tottenham-hotspur-vs-aston-villa/2xnfpj) But recent history tells a very different story.

#### Our Prediction

Villa’s form, home advantage, and Spurs’ shattered squad make this a comfortable home win on paper. Villa are firm favourites — their home form and Tottenham’s stretched squad make a repeat of their previous victory very likely. [WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/articles/wt-6Q8KDlkSEg_2RWt_tgw/show/aston-villa-vs-tottenham-prediction-team-news-predicted-lineups-where-to-watch-premier-league) **Prediction: Aston Villa 3–1 Tottenham Hotspur.**

#### How to Watch

The match is live on **TNT Sports 1**, **TNT Sports Ultimate**, and **HBO Max** in the UK; **DAZN Canada** and **fuboTV Canada** in Canada. [fotmob](https://www.fotmob.com/matches/tottenham-hotspur-vs-aston-villa/2xnfpj)

Full broadcast details on the [official Premier League website](https://www.premierleague.com/en/watch-live). For more Premier League previews and football updates, visit [TechnoSports](https://technosports.co.in) and our [Football section](https://technosports.co.in/category/football/).

Learn more about [Aston Villa F.C.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aston_Villa_F.C.) and their rich history on Wikipedia.

#### FAQs

### **Q: What time does Aston Villa vs Tottenham kick off on May 3, 2026?**

The match kicks off at 18:00 UTC — that’s 7:00 PM BST and 11:30 PM IST on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Villa Park in Birmingham.

### **Q: Are Tottenham in a relegation battle heading into this game?**

Yes — Tottenham are 18th in the Premier League, deep in the relegation zone, while dealing with a massive injury crisis going into this crucial Villa Park fixture.