Based on Premier League odds from the BetMGM online sportsbook, my Tottenham vs. Aston Villa prediction is Aston Villa Over 1.5 Goals (+120).
The schedule forces both teams to play this match on short rest. That should, in theory, lead to a higher goal tally, especially when the match total sits at 3.5 goals.
I'm electing to back Aston Villa's team total both because of price and matchup. On Sunday, they'll face a Tottenham side without defender Micky Van de Ven.
Last year, Tottenham struggled to keep opponents out without the Dutch defender in the Starting XI. Sample 12 games where Van de Ven didn't play for Tottenham and bettors will find opponents cleared this number seven times.
One such success came when Aston Villa paid a visit to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Villa, as road underdogs, captured a 2-1 win over Tottenham, who surrendered 1.8 expected goals.
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