Liam Duckstein
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Tottenham Hotspur host Aston Villa in the English Premier League on Saturday 19 September 2026, and these predicted lineups lean heavily on how settled – or unsettled – each side has looked across their last handful of matches. Spurs arrive with a group that has barely changed, while Villa’s selection has moved around more than most. Both projections below are built from actual recent starts rather than any official team news.
Tottenham Hotspur Predicted XI
Roberto De Zerbi’s side is projected in a 4-2-3-1, which lines up with his own preferred formation. The expected XI is largely settled, with 7 of the projected XI starting their last match, and the shape has held up well across the sample used here. Rodrigo Bentancur stands out with five starts in the last six matches used and all three of his last three, while Omar Marmoush has started three of his last three despite fewer total appearances, suggesting he has become a fixture up front more recently than the raw start count alone shows.
Tottenham Hotspur predicted XI: Antonin Kinsky; Archie Gray, Jan Paul van Hecke, Destiny Udogie, Micky van de Ven; Rodrigo Bentancur, Mathys Tel, Conor Gallagher, Lucas Bergvall, Mateus Fernandes; Omar Marmoush
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 6 | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 31 | Antonin Kinsky | 5/6 | 2/3 |
| D | 14 | Archie Gray | 5/6 | 2/3 |
| D | 6 | Jan Paul van Hecke | 5/6 | 2/3 |
| D | 13 | Destiny Udogie | 3/6 | 2/3 |
| D | 37 | Micky van de Ven | 3/6 | 2/3 |
| M | 30 | Rodrigo Bentancur | 5/6 | 3/3 |
| M | 11 | Mathys Tel | 5/6 | 2/3 |
| M | 8 | Conor Gallagher | 3/6 | 2/3 |
| M | 15 | Lucas Bergvall | 3/6 | 1/3 |
| M | 18 | Mateus Fernandes | 3/6 | 1/3 |
| F | 22 | Omar Marmoush | 4/6 | 3/3 |
Aston Villa Predicted XI
Unai Emery’s side is also projected in a 4-2-3-1, matching his stated preference, though the personnel behind it has shifted more than Tottenham Hotspur’s. This is a rotating side – only 5 of the projected XI started their last match – so the expected XI carries a touch more uncertainty than Spurs’ version. John McGinn and George Hemmings are the clearest constants, each starting all six of the matches used here and all three of their last three, making them the two names this projection is built around.
Aston Villa predicted XI: Zion Suzuki; Victor Lindelöf, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Tyrone Mings, Matty Cash; John McGinn, George Hemmings, Ross Barkley, Boubacar Kamara, Emiliano Buendía; Nicolas Jackson
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 6 | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 1 | Zion Suzuki | 4/6 | 2/3 |
| D | 3 | Victor Lindelöf | 5/6 | 2/3 |
| D | 29 | Aaron Wan-Bissaka | 3/6 | 3/3 |
| D | 5 | Tyrone Mings | 2/6 | 1/3 |
| D | 2 | Matty Cash | 3/6 | 0/3 |
| M | 7 | John McGinn | 6/6 | 3/3 |
| M | 53 | George Hemmings | 6/6 | 3/3 |
| M | 6 | Ross Barkley | 5/6 | 2/3 |
| M | 8 | Boubacar Kamara | 5/6 | 2/3 |
| M | 10 | Emiliano Buendía | 5/6 | 2/3 |
| F | 11 | Nicolas Jackson | 4/6 | 2/3 |
Injuries and Suspensions
Sandro Tonali, Xavi Simons, Wilson Odobert, Dejan Kulusevski, Pedro Porro and Mykhailo Mudryk are out injured, while Richarlison is unavailable through suspension, a list that thins both the midfield and forward options available to Tottenham Hotspur. With Odobert, Mudryk and Richarlison all missing higher up the pitch, Dominic Solanke is the bench forward best placed to come into the side, while Mohammed Kudus offers an alternative in the more advanced midfield roles.
| Player | Pos | Status | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richarlison | F | suspended | Inactive |
| Sandro Tonali | M | injured | Wound |
| Xavi Simons | M | injured | Jumpers knee |
| Wilson Odobert | F | injured | Jumpers knee |
| Dejan Kulusevski | M | injured | Jumpers knee |
| Pedro Porro | D | injured | Muscle bruise |
| Mykhailo Mudryk | F | injured | Sprained ankle |
Pau Torres, Amadou Onana, Leon Goretzka and Ian Maatsen are out injured for Aston Villa, a group that leaves Emery short of options at both centre-back and central midfield. Taylor Harwood-Bellis looks the most natural bench option to step into defence given the absences of Torres and Maatsen, with João Gomes the likeliest cover if a midfield change is needed.
| Player | Pos | Status | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pau Torres | D | injured | Wound |
| Amadou Onana | M | injured | Jumpers knee |
| Leon Goretzka | M | injured | Jumpers knee |
| Ian Maatsen | D | injured | Sprained ankle |
Where These Predictions Come From
Each predicted lineup is built from that team’s last six matches, with more recent games weighted more heavily than older ones so a player’s current form counts for more than a start from weeks ago. Anyone confirmed injured or suspended has been removed from selection before the XI is built. This is a projection, not a confirmed team news announcement, and it can change once the official lineup is released closer to kickoff.
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FAQ
Who is predicted to start in goal for Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa?
Antonin Kinsky is projected in goal for Tottenham Hotspur, with Zion Suzuki expected to start for Aston Villa.
What formation are Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa expected to use?
Both sides are projected to line up in a 4-2-3-1, matching the preferred formation of their respective coaches.
Who is unavailable for Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa?
Tottenham Hotspur are without Sandro Tonali, Xavi Simons, Wilson Odobert, Dejan Kulusevski, Pedro Porro and Mykhailo Mudryk through injury, plus the suspended Richarlison, while Aston Villa are missing Pau Torres, Amadou Onana, Leon Goretzka and Ian Maatsen through injury.
When do Tottenham Hotspur play Aston Villa?
The match kicks off on Saturday 19 September 2026 in the English Premier League.