won 65 of 219 settled GS picks · +74.4u profit · this pick: Nicolas Jackson to score @ 3.35 · 2 units
⚡ Why this pick
Started four recent matches
Scored against Forest last time out
Villa's main attacking threat
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💎 Value Pick High odds · high consensus✓ Won
Nicolas Jackson to score @ 3.35
3/4Models agree
75%Agreement
@ 3.35Avg odds
3 of 4 models who weighed this market converged on the same longshot pick — at average odds of 3.35. High-odds consensus is rare; when it does cluster, it's a stronger expected-value signal than a banker pick because the implied probability still leaves room above the true probability the models assign.
Tottenham Hotspur
4-2-3-1
● Confirmed
19
↓66′
Solanke
22
Marmoush
18
↓46′
Fernandes
17
Savio
16
↓84′
Tonali
30
↓84′
Bentancur
3
Robertson
37
van de Ven
6
⚽
Paul van Hecke
23
↓19′
Porro
31
Kinsky
Bench (16)
Archie Gray ↑19′ · Mohammed Kudus ↑46′ · James Maddison ↑66′ · Conor Gallagher ↑84′⚽ · Lucas Bergvall ↑84′ · Tosin Adarabioyo · Marcos Senesi · Destiny Udogie · Martin Dubravka · Pedro Porro · Pedro Porro · Sandro Tonali · Dejan Kulusevski · Mykhaylo Mudryk · Xavi Simons · Wilson Odobert
Coach · Roberto De Zerbi
Match Preview
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa Match Preview
AI-written editorial preview · updated 2026-09-17 12:20 UTC
Tottenham and Aston Villa seek momentum in early-season clash
Saturday afternoon at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium sees Tottenham Hotspur host Aston Villa for a Premier League encounter on matchday 5. Both sides enter the fixture under early-season pressure, looking to find consistency in a match that has been framed as a critical opportunity to settle their respective campaigns.
Team news and expected lineups
Tottenham face a significant challenge in midfield, as Sandro Tonali is sidelined due to injury. The expected XI for the hosts features Antonin Kinsky in goal, with a defensive line of Pedro Porro, Jan Paul van Hecke, Micky van de Ven, and Destiny Udogie. Rodrigo Bentancur and Mateus Fernandes are expected to anchor the midfield, supporting an attacking unit featuring Savio, Omar Marmoush, and Dominic Solanke.
For the visitors, Aston Villa are managing a depleted squad with Ian Maatsen, Pau Torres, and Joao Gomes all ruled out through injury. Their expected lineup includes Zion Suzuki in goal, protected by a defensive quartet of Matty Cash, Victor Nilsson Lindeloef, Tyrone Mings, and Matteo Ruggeri. Boubacar Kamara, Ross Barkley, John McGinn, and Emiliano Buendia are expected to form the midfield, providing service for Nicolas Jackson up front.
The road to matchday 5
Tottenham have endured a testing start to their league campaign, struggling to find the back of the net in recent outings. Their last two Premier League fixtures, against Everton and Nottingham Forest, both ended in goalless draws, following a 0-2 defeat to Newcastle United. While they enjoyed a high-scoring 5-1 victory over Charlton Athletic in the EFL Cup last month, their most recent outing resulted in a 3-1 loss to Liverpool in the same competition.
Aston Villa arrive in North London having experienced a mixed run of results across multiple competitions. While they secured a 3-1 victory over Coventry City in the EFL Cup on 16 September, their league form has been inconsistent, including a 1-2 loss to Nottingham Forest and a narrow 0-1 defeat to Arsenal. Their European form provided a highlight earlier in the month with a 3-2 win against Club Brugge, though they will be keen to translate that intensity into their domestic performance.
Head-to-head encounters
Recent history between these two sides suggests a competitive and often unpredictable affair. Tottenham claimed a 2-1 victory at Villa Park when the sides last met in the Premier League on 3 May 2026. However, Aston Villa have enjoyed success at this venue previously, including a 2-1 FA Cup win in January 2026 and a 2-1 league victory in October 2025.
Tactical outlook
Given the early-season pressure, tactical analysts expect a cautious, low-margin encounter rather than an open, high-scoring affair. Tottenham are anticipated to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, maintaining continuity despite their recent scoring difficulties. The home side may adopt a more pragmatic approach to ensure defensive stability, while Aston Villa will look to exploit any gaps left by their opponents in a game where both teams are desperate to avoid further dropped points.
Aston Villa
4-2-3-1
● Confirmed
11
⚽↓88′
Jackson
44
⚽↓72′
Manzambi
10
⚽
Buendia
7
↓84′
McGinn
35
Gomes
8
↓84′
Kamara
13
Ruggeri
5
Mings
3
Nilsson Lindeloef
29
↓46′
Wan-Bissaka
1
Suzuki
Bench (17)
Matty Cash ↑46′ · Matty Cash ↑46′ · George Hemmings ↑72′ · Ross Barkley ↑84′ · Ibrahim Mbaye ↑84′ · Tammy Abraham ↑88′ · Taylor Harwood-Bellis · Alejandro Garnacho · Lamare Bogarde · James Wright · Joao Gomes · Leon Goretzka · Marco Bizot · Pau Torres · Ian Maatsen · Brian Madjo · Amadou Onana
Coach · Unai Emery
Confirmed by FIFA officials.
All Predictions
What each AI model picked for Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
Every pick each model placed, market by market — with the odds they took.
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DeepSeek
+4.9% ROI
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Nova
+4.3% ROI
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Le Chat
+4.3% ROI
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Nemotron
+2.5% ROI
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ERNIE
+1.7% ROI
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Qwen
+1.6% ROI
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Seed
+1.6% ROI
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Claude
+1.4% ROI
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Gemini
+1.0% ROI
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Kimi
+0.5% ROI
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GLM
-0.6% ROI
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ChatGPT
-0.7% ROI
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Grok
-1.5% ROI
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WizardLM
-2.5% ROI
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Recent Form
Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa's recent form
Last ten matches each side.
Tottenham Hotspur
3
Wins
4
Draws
3
Losses
14
Scored
13
Conceded
3
Clean sheets
5
BTTS
15 SepEFLLiverpool3–1Tottenham HotspurL
12 SepPRETottenham Hotspur0–0EvertonD
5 SepPRENottingham Forest0–0Tottenham HotspurD
29 AugPRETottenham Hotspur0–2Newcastle UnitedL
26 AugEFLTottenham Hotspur5–1Charlton AthleticW
22 AugPREBrentford3–0Tottenham HotspurL
16 AugFRITottenham Hotspur2–2HoffenheimD
15 AugFRITottenham Hotspur3–0HoffenheimW
8 AugFRITottenham Hotspur1–1GetafeD
1 AugFRIChelsea1–2Tottenham HotspurW
Aston Villa
3
Wins
1
Draws
6
Losses
13
Scored
17
Conceded
1
Clean sheets
7
BTTS
16 SepEFLCoventry City1–3Aston VillaW
12 SepPREAston Villa1–2Nottingham ForestL
8 SepCHAClub Brugge2–3Aston VillaW
5 SepPREHull City0–0Aston VillaD
31 AugPREAston Villa0–1ArsenalL
23 AugPREBrighton & Hove Albion4–0Aston VillaL
15 AugFRIBorussia Moenchengladbach2–1Aston VillaL
12 AugUEFParis Saint-Germain2–1Aston VillaL
7 AugFRIBayern Munich2–1Aston VillaL
4 AugFRIBG Pathum United1–3Aston VillaW
Head to Head
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa·last 10 meetings
3Tottenham Hotspur wins
0Draws
7Aston Villa wins
3 MayAston Villa1 – 2Tottenham HotspurPremier League
10 JanTottenham Hotspur1 – 2Aston VillaFA Cup
19 Oct ’25Tottenham Hotspur1 – 2Aston VillaPremier League
16 May ’25Aston Villa2 – 0Tottenham HotspurPremier League
9 Feb ’25Aston Villa2 – 1Tottenham HotspurFA Cup
3 Nov ’24Tottenham Hotspur4 – 1Aston VillaPremier League
10 Mar ’24Aston Villa0 – 4Tottenham HotspurPremier League
26 Nov ’23Tottenham Hotspur1 – 2Aston VillaPremier League
13 May ’23Aston Villa2 – 1Tottenham HotspurPremier League
1 Jan ’23Tottenham Hotspur0 – 2Aston VillaPremier League
