Tottenham vs Aston Villa Prediction FA Cup 10.01.2026
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Tottenham vs Aston Villa Prediction FA Cup
Tottenham vs Aston Villa Prediction and Betting Tips for the FA Cup, scheduled for Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 17:45 GMT. The match will be broadcast live on BBC Sport and Discovery+. This high stakes clash takes place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where the hosts are desperate to turn around a dismal start to the new year. While Spurs historically excel in the third round, they enter this fixture reeling from a 3-2 defeat against Bournemouth. In this article, you’ll discover FA Cup Predictions from XpertStats tipsters.
- Spurs have progressed from the third round in 18 of their last 19 FA Cup campaigns.
- Aston Villa have triumphed in their last three consecutive encounters against Tottenham.
- Manager Thomas Frank faces immense pressure after Spurs won just two of their last 12 league outings.
- Unai Emery’s side sits third in the Premier League, trailing leaders Arsenal by only six points.
- Tottenham is grappling with a massive injury list, missing stars like Maddison, Solanke, and Kulusevski.
- Ollie Watkins is in clinical form for the visitors, netting four goals in his previous four appearances.
Tottenham manager Thomas Frank faces a deepening injury crisis ahead of the FA Cup clash with Aston Villa, confirming Mohammed Kudus will be sidelined until late March. With Rodrigo Bentancur and Lucas Bergvall also needing assessment, Frank emphasized the club's internal alignment despite recent scrutiny and captain Cristian Romero's social media outbursts. Amid a "perfect storm" of challenges, Spurs remain active in the difficult January market to bolster their squad.
| GK | A. Kinsky |
| DF | D. Spence, K. Danso, M. Van de Ven, B. Davies |
| MF | J. Palhinha, A. Gray R. Kolo Muani, X. Simons, M. Tel |
| FW | Richarlison |
| OUT |
L. Bergvall(QUES),
R. Bentancur(OUT),
M. Kudus(OUT),
D. Udogie(OUT),
D. Solanke(OUT),
D. Kulusevski(OUT),
J. Maddison(OUT),
|
| GK | M. Bizot |
| DF | L. Garcia, E. Konsa, P. Torres, L. Digne |
| MF | L. Bogarde, Y. Tielemans J. McGinn, M. Rogers, J. Sancho |
| FW | D. Malen |
| OUT |
T. Mings(QUES),
E. Martinez(OUT),
A. Onana(OUT),
R. Barkley(OUT),
E. Guessand(OUT),
|
The logic behind backing Aston Villa to avoid defeat is rooted in the stark contrast in momentum between these two sides. Tottenham is currently enduring a crisis of confidence under Thomas Frank, having secured only two victories in their last twelve outings. Furthermore, Spurs are decimated by injuries to vital players such as James Maddison and Dominic Solanke, leaving them without their primary creative and finishing outlets. In contrast, Unai Emery has turned Villa into a powerhouse, sitting third in the Premier League. Villa has already proven they can win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this season, securing a 2-1 victory there in October. With Ollie Watkins back in clinical goalscoring form and Spurs looking defensively fragile after conceding three to Bournemouth, it is highly likely that the visitors will at least secure a draw. Villa's superior squad depth and tactical consistency make the X2 market a very strong choice.
The statistical probability of seeing multiple goals in this FA Cup tie is high. Last season's FA Cup meeting between these sides also ended with a 2-1 scoreline, proving that these teams tend to play open, expansive football when they meet in cup competitions. Tottenham has shown they can score even when losing, as seen in Mathys Tel’s recent performances. However, they have conceded two or more goals in many of their recent twelve matches. Villa’s attack is spearheaded by Morgan Rogers and Ollie Watkins, both of whom have excellent records against Spurs. Rogers has been involved in five goals in his last four games against Tottenham. Given that Spurs are desperate for a win to appease their fans and Villa always plays on the front foot under Emery, a low scoring stalemate is unlikely. Over 1.5 goals is a safe reflection of the attacking intent usually present in this rivalry.
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FAQ – Tottenham vs Aston Villa Prediction
Who is the favorite to win this FA Cup match?
Aston Villa enters as the form favorite due to their top three standing, though Tottenham’s historical record in the FA Cup third round is exceptionally strong.
Where can I watch the Tottenham vs Aston Villa live?
The Tottenham vs Aston Villa FA Cup match will be broadcast live on BBC Sport and Discovery+.
What time does Tottenham vs Aston Villa start?
Kick-off is scheduled for 17:45 (GMT) on Saturday, January 10, 2026.
