Welcome to Extratips, folks! Today, we're diving into the tasty fixture of Aston Villa vs Tottenham on May 16th at 6:30 PM in England's Premier League. Villa, sitting at 6th with 61 points, has shown promise lately, especially with a solid home record — 14 wins from 17 matches, and they’re eager to finish strong. Spurs, not far behind at 16th with 37 points, are struggling with recent form and have lost their last game 5-1 to Liverpool, signaling some defensive cracks. The odds on bet365 give Villa a clear edge: Home win at 1.42, draw at 5.25, away win at 6.00. Looks like most bettors are expecting Villa to get all three points, but Spurs could spoil the party if they find their mojo again.

Looking at standings, Villa's top-six spot is secure but they want to boost confidence before next season. Spurs, battling to climb out of the lower half, need points more urgently. Historically, their last five meetings have been tight, with a couple of draws and a big away win for Spurs last time. Villa’s last 5 home matches feature mostly wins, showing good resilience. Spurs’ away form is patchy, with 4 losses in their last 5 roadside trips.

Defensively, Villa looks much tighter, conceding just 13 at home, while Spurs leak goals at a worrying rate. However, Spurs' attacking unit can be dangerous on their day. Motivation-wise, Villa should want to keep momentum, and Spurs need points for pride — and survival.

A fun storyline? Can Villa extend their impressive home streak? Or will Spurs unleash an upset? Expect a game with a lot riding on it, especially for Spurs who desperately need a boost.

Considering patterns and odds, here are some predictions:

  1. Villa to win, both teams to score, over 2.5 goals
  2. Villa to win, no, under 2.5 goals
  3. Draw, both teams to score, over 2.5 goals
  4. Tottenham to win, yes, over 2.5 goals
  5. Villa to win, yes, over 2.5 goals

Now, let's piece it all together — Villa’s home strength versus Spurs’ shaky defense makes a Villa victory with goals seem logical. But Spurs’ away gaps leave room for a surprise. It’s a game where goals look very likely, and a tight contest can go either way. Think late drama, but most probably Villa’s home advantage will tip the scales. Enjoy the game, folks!