Premier League 2022-23: Aston Villa vs Tottenham: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Spurs will be going out for all three points if they want to tighten hope for a Champions League spot next season

Tottenham Hotspur won 1-0 at home at the 62,000+ capacity Tottenham Hotspur Stadium against The Eagles. Harry Kane's solo goal in the added time of the first half was enough to collect all three points - as they now have three more games to play this season.

These three games are also vital for Aston Villa FC. As the third tier of European football - UEFA Europa Conference League is still within their reach at the bare minimum. Ollie Watkins and co will be eager to take home advantage, as the stage is set in Villa Park for Matchday 36. The Premier League game will kick off on 13 May, 7:30 pm (IST). The Villans won the reverse fixture on January 1, 2023 - and will hopefully do a double over the Lilywhites.

Let’s have a look at the intriguing details for fans watching the game from all over the world via television and streaming platforms:

Kick-Off:

Saturday, 13 May 2023 at 7:30 pm IST (15:00 BST)

Location: Villa Park

Form

Aston Villa (in all competitions): L-L-W-D-W

Tottenham (in all competitions): W-L-D-L-L

Players to Watch

Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)

Villa Park won't let Ollie Watkins down with the hospitality for their star man during Spurs visit. Watkins is rumoured to be eyed by the German giants, FC Bayern. And that's a big deal for any player. FC Bayern won the Treble with the Champions League back in 2020. And that very summer he moved to Aston Villa from Brentford, where he now has 14 PL goals in 34 games this season.

Harry Kane (Tottenham)

Harry Kane has scored 26 goals in 35 appearances on the other hand. Hadn't it been for the goal machine, Erling Braut Haaland - he could have been running away with the PL Golden Boot by now. And as usual of every other transfer window in summer, he has been linked to several outfits across Europe. Kane's solo goal against The Eagles helped secure all three points for Spurs. And interim manager, Ryan Mason will hope he can do it again on Saturday.

Match Facts

• Aston Villa has collected more points in the last 5 PL matches than Spurs
• The Villans have won all of their last 5 PL games on home soil
• Spurs haven't won any of their last 5 away games

Injury & Team News

Jed Steer will not return this season, while Matty Cash could be involved off the bench for Aston Villa - as he speeds up his recovery.

At Spurs, Hugo Lloris, Ryan Sessegnon, and Rodrigo Bentancur have no chance to play. They remain out injured. Although former FC Barcelona defender, Clement Lenglet could be ready in time before the kick-off.

Head to Head

Total Matches – 27

Aston Villa wins – 5

Tottenham wins – 18

Draws – 4

Predicted Lineup

Aston Villa predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Martínez (GK), Young, Moreno, Mings, Konsa, McGinn, Luiz, Ramsey, Traoré, Buendía, Watkins

Tottenham predicted lineup (5-2-3)

Forster (GK), Davies, Lenglet, Romero, Emerson, Porro, Højbjerg, Skipp, Son, Kane, Richarlison

Match Prediction for Aston Villa vs Tottenham

Aston Villa have done it in the reverse fixture, and we are predicting them to do it again. At home, The Villans have a strong record of as many as 5 consecutive wins in the last 5 home matches. Ollie Watkins and co could force their record further as The Lilywhites travel with hope for a UCL spot.

Prediction: Aston Villa 3-1 Tottenham

Telecast

India – Star Sports Select 1 and Star Sports Select 2, Disney+ Hotstar.

UK – N/A (No broadcast due to the traditional 3 pm Saturday Blackout)

US – NBC, USA Network.

Nigeria – SportLemon.tv.