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Papua New Guinea0-1New Caledonia
Sun, 3 May 2026, 18:00
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Match Timeline

12'
Conor Gallagher
Normal Goal
25'
Richarlison
Normal Goal → Mathys Tel
27'
Randal Kolo Muani🟨
Yellow Card
45'
Rodrigo Bentancur🟨
Yellow Card
51'
Ross Barkley🟨
Yellow Card
60'
Tammy Abraham🔄
Substitution 1 → Ollie Watkins
66'
Randal Kolo Muani🔄
Substitution 1 → Djed Spence
67'
Rodrigo Bentancur🔄
Substitution 2 → Yves Bissouma
73'
Mathys Tel🟨
Yellow Card
77'
Morgan Rogers🟨
Yellow Card
81'
Kevin Danso🟨
Yellow Card
85'
Jadon Sancho🔄
Substitution 2 → Leon Bailey
85'
Ross Barkley🔄
Substitution 3 → Emiliano Buendía
90'
Mathys Tel🔄
Substitution 3 → Lucas Bergvall
90'
Richarlison🔄
Substitution 4 → Pape Matar Sarr
90+6'
Emiliano Buendía
Normal Goal → Matty Cash
90+6'
Conor Gallagher🟨
Yellow Card

Match Statistics

1Shots on Goal5
1Shots off Goal3
5Total Shots10
3Blocked Shots2
2Shots insidebox6
3Shots outsidebox4
12Fouls12
5Corner Kicks5
2Offsides4
46Ball Possession54
2Yellow Cards5
3Goalkeeper Saves0
374Total passes453
313Passes accurate387
84Passes %85
0.31expected_goals1.03
-0.86goals_prevented-0.86

Starting Lineups

Aston VillaAston VillaUnknown

Starting XI

23Emiliano MartínezG
2Matty CashD
3Victor LindelöfD
5Tyrone MingsD
22Ian MaatsenD
26Lamare BogardeM
8Youri TielemansM
19Jadon SanchoM
6Ross BarkleyM
27Morgan RogersM
18Tammy AbrahamF

TottenhamTottenhamUnknown

Starting XI

31Antonín KinskýG
23Pedro PorroD
4Kevin DansoD
37Micky van de VenD
13Destiny UdogieD
6João PalhinhaM
30Rodrigo BentancurM
39Randal Kolo MuaniM
22Conor GallagherM
11Mathys TelM
9RicharlisonF

Head-to-Head

📈 Team Form & Statistics

Aston Villa
Aston Villa
Form: L-L-W-W-D
Tottenham
Tottenham
Form: W-D-L-L-W
Record
6 W
1 D
3 L
2 W
2 D
6 L
Goals Per Game
1.8
Scored
vs
1.2
Scored
1.0
Conceded
vs
2.3
Conceded
Betting Indicators
Clean Sheets
40%
Clean Sheets
10%
BTTS
40%
BTTS
70%
Home/Away Performance
Scored
Home:3.0
Away:1.0
Conceded
Home:0.8
Away:1.2
Scored
Home:1.4
Away:1.0
Conceded
Home:2.8
Away:1.8

ELO comparison

Pre-match ratings

Rating period
Match snapshot
Aston Villa versus Tottenham: long term ELO, before the match
Aston VillaHomeRatingTottenhamAway
Strength
1,653Overall1,473.6
1,694.6Match venue1,535.8
1,694.6At home1,475.5
1,569.6Away1,535.8
Attack & defence
1,536.1Attack1,503.9
1,594.3Defence1,504.4
1,582.8Home attack1,533.2
1,492.6Away attack1,530.7
1,608.5Home defence1,479.7
1,560.2Away defence1,551.9
Match profile
1,841.7Goal environment2,300
1,701.7Home goals1,861.7
1,640Away goals1,938.3
1,518.2Possession1,494.9
Specialist ratings
1,520.1Set-piece attack1,499.8
1,519.6Set-piece defence1,499.5
1,658.7Close games1,435.9
1,651.6Winning margin1,477.6

Match venue compares Aston Villa at home with Tottenham away. All ratings are within this league.

Higher goal environment ratings mean higher-scoring games, not necessarily a stronger team. A starting league rating is 1500.

📝 Match Preview

Aston Villa vs Tottenham Betting Preview
Recommendation:HOME_WIN
Odds:2.20
Expected Value:+21.0%
Confidence:70

The Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Tottenham presents a classic case of contrasting form curves. Villa sit 5th with 58 points, while Spurs languish in 18th place on 34 points. The gap in the table is reflected in their recent trajectories. Over the last 10 matches, Villa have secured 6 wins, 2 draws, and only 2 losses, averaging 2.00 points per game. Their home fortress is particularly imposing: in their last 4 home fixtures, they have won 100% of the time, averaging 3.00 goals scored and conceding just 0.75 per match. This domestic dominance is the cornerstone of the value proposition. Conversely, Tottenham are in freefall. Their last 10 games yield a dismal record of 2 wins, 2 draws, and 6 losses, translating to just 0.80 points per game. Their away performances are especially concerning. In their last 5 road trips, Spurs have only won 20% of the time, scoring a meager 1.00 goals per game while leaking 1.80 goals on average. The defensive fragility is evident in their 10% clean sheet rate over the same period. Head-to-head history heavily favors the hosts. Across 10 meetings, Villa have won 7 to Spurs' 3. In the last 5 encounters, Villa secured 4 victories. Specifically at Villa Park, the home side has won 3 times against 2 losses, maintaining a 60% home win rate against the London club. The last meeting on 2026-01-10 ended 2-1 to Villa, highlighting their tactical edge. From a value perspective, the bookmakers have priced the Home Win at 2.20. Given Villa's relentless home scoring rate (3.00/game) directly clashing with Spurs' porous away defense (1.80 conceded/game), the implied probability of a Villa victory is significantly higher than the market suggests. The mathematical trends show Villa's points trend is declining slightly, but their home goal environment and shot metrics (14.75 shots per home game, 42.1% accuracy) point to consistent pressure. Meanwhile, Spurs' away shot accuracy sits at 37.8%, and their goal environment metrics indicate a high-scoring, defensively open fixture. With both teams resting for 8 days and playing just 1 match in the last 14 days, fatigue is neutral. The finishing delta shows Villa overperforming slightly (+0.30), while Spurs are at par. The combination of Villa's home invincibility, Spurs' away struggles, and the dominant H2H record creates a compelling value opportunity. The 2.20 odds offer a clear edge over the implied probability, satisfying the +6% EV threshold. Key Points: - Aston Villa boast a 100% home win rate in their last 4 matches, averaging 3.00 goals scored per game. - Tottenham have won only 20% of their last 5 away fixtures, conceding 1.80 goals per match. - Head-to-head record shows Villa dominance: 7 wins to 3 in 10 meetings, with a 60% home win rate against Spurs. - Odds of 2.20 for a Home Win present strong value given the stark contrast in venue-specific form and historical matchup data. - Both teams are well-rested (8 days), removing fatigue as a variable, leaving the tactical and statistical edge firmly with the hosts. Final Verdict: The data overwhelmingly supports a Home Win for Aston Villa at 2.20.

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