Probable Lineups

4-4-1-1
Aston Villa
4-4-2
Tottenham
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(47) 32 Goals 50 (62)
(32) 16 Assists 28 (45)
(6.6) 6.8 Average Ratings 7.1 (6.7)
24.5 Average Age 25.6
182.5 Average Height (cm) 183.2
(0.8) 1 Shots pg 1.6 (1.1)
(51%) 53% Aerial Duel Success 47% (46%)
(0.6) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.9)
(1.6) 1.4 Tackles pg 1.4 (1.6)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
Stilian Petrov Out N/A
Richard Dunne Out N/A
Darren Bent Out 6.49
Gary Gardner Out 6.04
Charles N'Zogbia Doubtful 6.61
Ron Vlaar Doubtful 7
Gabriel Agbonlahor Doubtful 6.75
Player Reason Status Rating
Younes Kaboul Out 6.52
Benoit Assou-Ekotto Doubtful 7.09
Clint Dempsey Doubtful 6.91

Team News

Aston Villa
  • After an embarrassing result against Chelsea last time out, recording their biggest defeat in Premier League history by losing 8-0, Paul Lambert is likely to make a number of changes.
  • The Villa manager will hope to have captain Ron Vlaar back available after the makeshift backline was found wanting at Stamford Bridge.
  • Elsewhere there could be room for the likes of Ireland, Delph, El Ahmadi and Bennett.
Tottenham
  • Benoit Assou-Ekotto has returned to training but won't be rushed back after a lengthy spell out, while Scott Parker made his return to first team action from the bench against Stoke.
  • Defoe and Adebayor may be given a chance to continue up front together with Dempsey a doubt, though Sigurdsson will also hope to feature.
  • At the back Michael Dawson should keep his place ahead of Gallas at the back, with Lloris continuing in goal.

Prediction

  • Aston Villa haven't beaten Tottenham in 8 attempts and Paul Lambert would be happy to bounce back from humiliation last week with a well earned point.
  • However, with such a young squad the drubbing at Chelsea will surely effect the home side and Tottenham will look to profit from any vulnerability Villa may show.
  • The home fans will want to get this game out of the way after a very tough Christmas period in terms of fixtures so may not hold out much hope on Boxing Day.
Prediction:
Aston Villa
1
2
Tottenham
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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
5 Tottenham 21 9 8 72 wdwdww
15 A. Villa 10 11 17 41 dlwwld

Top Players

Aston Villa
Tottenham
C. Benteke 7.45
M. Lowton 7.1
R. Vlaar 7
G. Bale 7.89
J. Vertonghen 7.59
Sandro 7.33
C. Benteke 19
G. Agbonlahor 9
A. Weimann 7
G. Bale 21
J. Defoe 11
C. Dempsey 7
A. Westwood 6
C. N'Zogbia 4
C. Benteke 4
A. Lennon 7
T. Huddlestone 4
G. Bale 4

Match Forecast

Tottenham will make a comeback if they go behind  
Tottenham will steal the ball from the opposition often  
Tottenham will score as a result of a through ball  
Tottenham will dominate possession  
Tottenham will create many scoring chances  
Aston Villa will stray offside often  
Tottenham will score from a setpiece situation  
Aston Villa will dominate in the air  
Tottenham will score from a direct freekick  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.

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