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Match Overview
Aston Villa and Tottenham face off in a high-stakes FA Cup fourth-round clash at Villa Park. Spurs will be desperate to bounce back after their crushing Carabao Cup exit at the hands of Liverpool, while Villa aim to capitalize on their home advantage and recent squad reinforcements.
Match Details
Location: Villa Park, Birmingham, England
Date: Sunday, 9 February
Kick-off Time: 17:35 GMT / 12:35 ET / 09:35 PT
Referee: Anthony Taylor
VAR: Not in use
Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Matches)
- Aston Villa: 3 wins
- Tottenham: 2 wins
- Draws: 0
- Last Meeting: Tottenham 4-1 Aston Villa (Premier League, 3 November 2024)
Current Form (All Competitions)
| Aston Villa | Tottenham |
|---|---|
| Wolves 2-0 Aston Villa (01/02/25) | Liverpool 4-0 Tottenham (06/02/25) |
| Aston Villa 4-2 Celtic (29/01/25) | Brentford 0-2 Tottenham (02/02/25) |
| Aston Villa 1-1 West Ham (26/01/25) | Tottenham 3-0 Elfsborg (30/01/25) |
| Monaco 1-0 Aston Villa (21/01/25) | Tottenham 1-2 Leicester (26/01/25) |
| Arsenal 2-2 Aston Villa (18/01/25) | Hoffenheim 2-3 Tottenham (23/01/25) |
Where to Watch (UK & US)
- United Kingdom: BBC Sport Web, BBC iPlayer, BBC One
- United States: ESPN+, ESPN App
- Canada: Sportsnet World Now, Sportsnet Now, Sportsnet One
Aston Villa Team News & Predicted Lineup
Unai Emery has new signings to integrate following a busy January transfer window. Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio could feature prominently, replacing the injured Ollie Watkins. Defensive absences remain a concern, with Matty Cash, Tyrone Mings, Pau Torres, and Ross Barkley all sidelined. Axel Disasi is ineligible after previously playing in the FA Cup for Chelsea.
Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):
Martinez; Garcia, Konsa, Kamara, Digne; Tielemans, Onana; Malen, Rogers, Rashford; Asensio.
Tottenham Team News & Predicted Lineup
Spurs are dealing with multiple injury setbacks. Richarlison is out with a calf injury, while key defenders Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven remain unavailable. Mathys Tel is expected to lead the attack in his first start for the club, given Dominic Solanke’s likely absence. Ange Postecoglou may turn to young talents to reinvigorate his squad.
Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):
Kinsky; Porro, Danso, Davies, Spence; Gray, Bergvall, Kulusevski; Johnson, Tel, Moore.
Match Prediction
Tottenham enter this clash on the back of a demoralizing Carabao Cup defeat, and fatigue could play a role. Aston Villa, with fresh legs and new signings, may hold the upper hand, especially at home. Expect an entertaining encounter with goals on both ends, but Villa’s compact setup and week-long rest could give them the edge.
Prediction: Aston Villa 3-2 Tottenham
