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The race for Champions League qualification takes center stage in the early game in the Premier League on Sunday. Aston Villa hold all the cards at this stage, and Unai Emery’s side could potentially move eight points clear of Tottenham with a victory on Sunday.

Before Betting On Aston Villa vs Tottenham

One of the key fixtures in the Premier League this weekend will take place at Villa Park. The home side have enjoyed an excellent campaign to this point, and they come into this crucial fixture with a five-point advantage over Tottenham in the race for fourth. Villa have recorded wins in each of their last three fixtures after a testing start to the new calendar year.

The greater pressure is likely to be on Tottenham this weekend. Spurs come into this round sitting fifth, and a win could take them within two points of Villa. That could be crucial, given that they also have a game in hand over their rivals. Spurs have won two of their last three, while they have suffered just one defeat in their last five.

However, Villa have recorded wins in each of their last three league matches against Spurs. That includes a victory in this exact fixture last term, which ended Tottenham’s eleven-match unbeaten sequence against the Villa away from home. But, the fact that Tottenham have won nine of the last 12 meetings between the sides at Villa Park could still be a key factor.

Both of these teams have excellent quality in the final third of the field. Villa have already netted 59 goals this term, which is their highest tally at this stage of the season since 1932-33. Meanwhile, Tottenham have scored at least two goals in five of their last six away matches in the Premier League.

Aston Villa vs Tottenham Offshore Odds & Pick

Match ResultOdds
Aston Villa2.45
Draw4.00
Tottenham2.65

This will be a testing fixture to predict this weekend, with both sides chasing maximum points. However, we will take confidence from Tottenham’s record at Villa Park, and side with the away team claiming maximum points on Sunday.