In the 1st round of the Champions League main stage on September 16, 2025, Tottenham Hotspur will play against Villarreal. The Spanish team will try to secure at least a draw on the Foggy Albion.
Our Prediction for the Match Tottenham Hotspur vs Villarreal
The English side had a disastrous last season in the Premier League, finishing seventeenth with 38 points. However, they finally claimed a title—an international one—by winning the Europa League. Nevertheless, Postecoglou was dismissed, and Frank led the team against PSG in the Super Cup. Tottenham managed to lead 2-0, but the French came back late and won in the penalty shootout. In the Premier League, Tottenham started with wins, not only over Burnley but also Manchester City. However, they then slipped, losing 0-1 to Bournemouth. They bounced back by thrashing West Ham 3-0.
The Spanish team failed to qualify for European competitions in 2024. However, Marcelino stayed on as head coach and met expectations in the following campaign. Only due to additional criteria did they lose out to Athletic in the fight for fourth place—although it was already clear that UEFA would grant an extra Champions League spot. Villarreal also started well in La Liga, defeating Oviedo and Girona, but conceded a 1-1 draw to Celta in Vigo in the 90+ minute. After the break, they conceded early to Atletico and spent a lot of energy in that match.
Richarlison and company are scoring an average of 2.0 goals per game, conceding 0.25. Their opponent’s stats are even better: 2.67 goals scored and 0.33 conceded per game.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Villarreal: Key Stats and Trends
Tottenham Hotspur have won two of their last three matches
The English side averages 2.25 goals per match
Villarreal have won twice in their last three games
33% of Villarreal’s matches end with goals from both teams and an average total of 3.0 goals per match
Tottenham Hotspur vs Villarreal: Probable Starting Lineups
Tottenham Hotspur (probable lineup): Vicario - Spence, van de Ven, Romero, Porro - Sarr, Palhinha, Bentancur - Johnson, Kudus, Richarlison
Villarreal (probable lineup): Junior - S. Cardona, Marin, Foyth, Mourinho - Moleiro, Guye, Comesaña, Buchanan - Etta-Eyong, Pepe
Previous Matches: Tottenham Hotspur vs Villarreal
In 2010, the teams played a friendly match, and the Spaniards won 4-1.
Free Prediction for Tottenham Hotspur vs Villarreal
The home field factor is important here. We predict a home win for the English side (odds – 1.92).
