Aston Villa vs Tottenham: Premier League Prediction (17.05.2025)

On May 17, 2025, at 1:30 WIB, Aston Villa will host Tottenham Hotspur in a Premier League clash. Bookmakers have made the home team the clear favorite. Let’s examine the current form, team motivation, and provide a betting prediction for this matchup.

Aston Villa: Strong Form and Top-Four Ambition

Unai Emery’s men are in excellent form. Despite a rough start to the season, Aston Villa have bounced back to challenge for a UEFA Champions League spot. The Villans have won 7 of their last 8 Premier League matches, with the only loss coming away against Manchester City (1–2) after conceding a late goal in stoppage time.

Currently sitting 6th in the league table, they are tied on points with Chelsea, only trailing on goal difference. Most notably, Villa Park has become a fortress — the club has not lost in their last 17 home matches in the Premier League since their early-season defeat to Arsenal. With this kind of home dominance, Aston Villa remain a force to be reckoned with.

Tottenham: Eyes on Europa League Final

This season has been turbulent for Tottenham Hotspur. Injuries plagued much of their campaign, and as key players returned, their league motivation waned. However, in the UEFA Europa League, Spurs have gone all-in, reaching the final where they will face Manchester United next week.

As a result, their focus has shifted entirely toward that European final, reflected in their domestic performance — just 1 point from their last 5 league games (4 losses, 1 draw). Tottenham have now dropped to 17th place, barely avoiding relegation thanks to poorer performances by other bottom-table clubs.

Head-to-Head Stats

In their last five meetings, Aston Villa lead with 3 wins to Tottenham’s 2. Earlier this season in the league, Tottenham thrashed Villa 4–1 at home, but Aston Villa took revenge with a 2–1 win in a domestic cup tie when their form had improved significantly.

Prediction and Betting Tip

Given the current context, we predict a win for Aston Villa. With Tottenham openly prioritizing their upcoming Europa League final and likely to rest key players, Unai Emery’s full-strength squad has a clear advantage at home.

Betting tip:
➡️ Aston Villa -1 Handicap
📈 Odds: 1.64