Enthusiasm for Tottenham winning home Premier League games is hard to summon, with just three in the last 21 attempts since the start of last season.
Roberto De Zerbi led them to safety last season but it was a nervy 1-0 win here against Everton on the final day that secured survival after shipping 13 goals in five home games previously.
Newcastle were easy 2-0 winners in this season's opening assignment and Everton frustrated Spurs last weekend in a scoreless draw, leaving De Zerbi's side without a Premier League goal after four games.
A home defeat against Nottingham Forest means Villa are also winless in the Premier League, having scored just once themselves in four games.
Unai Emery's team can point to a good record at this North London venue, with five wins in their last seven visits, including 2-1 successes in the EPL and FA Cup last season.
Tottenham's fragile confidence is a big worry already, and Villa can leave this venue with something.
Tottenham vs Aston Villa prediction: Aston Villa win or tie double chance (-135) available at time of publishing. Playable to -140.
