1st January 2023 – 15:00, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa will open the 2023 action in the Premier League 18th round. The home side wants to keep its place among the top four teams, while the visitors will try to produce a surprise.
Tottenham Hotspur Preview & Team News
Tottenham Hotspur came from behind three times to shade Leeds in a seven-goal thriller on home turf prior to the World Cup break and produced another fightback at Brentford on Boxing Day. However, they got only a point this time. Spurs found themselves 2-0 down early in the second half, but Harry Kane’s fine header cut the deficit, and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg slammed home an equalizer. Thanks to that point, the Spurs remained in the top four, but they are now three points behind the third-placed Newcastle United. Antonio Conte is too shrewd a coach to allow the slow starts to continue, so watch out for a response. The home fans will want a victory here, and the players will give their best to produce it.
Aston Villa Preview & Team News
Aston Villa spent the Qatar 2022 lay-off in good spirits after winning three out of four in the league but resumed with a 3-1 home loss to Liverpool. Ollie Watkins replied to first-half strikes from Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk with just under an hour gone, but Stefan Bajcetic ended hopes of a fightback. New boss Unai Emery has been content to let Villa go out and play during his brief tenure so far, perhaps reacting to the criticism predecessor Steven Gerrard received for his style of play. Villa is currently safe in the middle of the table, but the visitors need to beware of slipping into the danger zone in case of a series of poor results.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
Neither team has been consistent lately, and this game could easily go either way despite the hosts being favorites. Nevertheless, we believe the Spurs will meet expectations and book another home victory.
Goals Market Prediction
These two teams have been involved in many interesting matches this season, and this one shouldn’t be much different. The crowd should enjoy at least one goal in each net.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
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