The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Aston Villa (Lucas) at 1.76 — an implied 53% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Tottenham Hotspur FC (Juan): closed 3.35 (28%)
• Aston Villa (Lucas): closed 1.76 (53%)
• Draw: closed 4.70 (20%)

Tottenham Hotspur FC (Juan) — recent form

• 2026-07-29Arsenal FC (George) 3-0 Tottenham Hotspur FC (Juan)
• 2026-07-29Manchester City FC (Vangogh) 6-1 Tottenham Hotspur FC (Juan)
• 2026-07-29Newcastle United (Lucas) 3-0 Tottenham Hotspur FC (Juan)
• 2026-07-29Tottenham Hotspur FC (Juan) 2-4 Arsenal FC (George)

Aston Villa (Lucas) — recent form

• 2026-08-18Aston Villa (Lucas) 3-5 Manchester City FC (Haidan)
• 2026-08-18Aston Villa (Lucas) 3-2 Newcastle United (George)
• 2026-08-18Manchester Utd. (Pascal) 4-0 Aston Villa (Lucas)
• 2026-08-18Manchester City FC (Haidan) 5-1 Aston Villa (Lucas)