The FA Cup clash between Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur promises to be an intriguing encounter, set for February 9th at 5:35 PM. The match will be broadcast live on BBC One, offering fans an opportunity to witness the action in real-time . As both teams prepare for this knockout fixture, predictions suggest a competitive atmosphere shaped by recent performances and squad conditions.
Tottenham Hotspur went out of the EFL Cup at the semi-final stage when they lost 4-0 against Liverpool in their semi-final second leg at Anfield on Thursday night.
Aston Villa did brilliantly to qualify directly for the Champions League Last 16 by finishing eighth in the 36-team group phase but even the most ardent Villa fan would surely admit that Unai Emery's are more likely to win the FA Cup than they are to lift the Champions League trophy. The market agrees: Villa are 17.0 (16/1) in the FA Cup Outright market, but a much bigger 41.0 (40/1) to win the Champions League.
A 3-0 win against Tamworth booked Spurs' place in the FA Cup fourth round, with Aston Villa beating West Ham United 2-1 to set up the clash with Postecoglou's side. The meeting between Spurs and Villa earlier this season saw the Lilywhites win 4-1, with Dominic Solanke scoring a brace either side of goals from Brennan Johnson and James Maddison.
A lot can change in just two years. This season, the 23-year-old has started just 14 games under Emery in all competitions, scoring twice in the process.
A chance of progress in the FA Cup should be something the manager is taking seriously. With this in mind, dropping Ramsey to the bench in order to unleash Rashford on the left wing must be the thought that is running through his mind.
Aston Villa possible starting lineup: Olsen; Garcia, Kamara, Konsa, Maatsen; Tielemans, Onana; Rogers, McGinn, Ramsey; Malen
Tottenham Hotspur possible starting lineup: Kinsky; Porro, Danso, Davies, Spence; Bissouma, Bentancur, Bergvall; Kulusevski, Tel, Son
While some analysts predict a potential upset favoring Aston Villa due to these factors, others maintain that Tottenham has a reasonable chance of winning given Villa's mixed performance under manager Unai Emery in cup competitions . A notable betting line suggests odds of 7/2 on a Spurs victory. However, it is essential for viewers to remain critical as predictions can often vary widely based on team dynamics and situational contexts leading up to kickoff.
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