Aston Villa vs West Ham Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Premier League, January 26, 2025
Aston Villa vs West Ham Preview
- Tournament: Premier League
- Date: Tuesday, Jan 14
- Kick-off Time: 07:30 pm GMT
- Venue: Villa Park, England
West Ham will travel to Aston Villa for their 23rd game of the 2024/25 Premier League season at Villa Park. The hosts will aim to continue with their attacking prowess and get closer to the European spots this season.
Hosts Aston Villa have been in mixed form this season but are strong contenders for a European finish this season. Unai Emery’s side are sitting eighth in the league table with 36 points after 22 games. In the last five games, Aston Villa has tallied 56 shots, 1,769 passes and maintained 48.5% possession. Ollie Watkins leads the goalscoring charts with 10 goals followed by Jhon Duran with seven. The trio of Ollie Watkins, Morgan Rogers and Youri Tielemans have bagged three assists each in the competition.
Meanwhile, West Ham would want to enter the top half of the league table as they are 14th in the standings with 26 points after 22 games. The Hammers are not favorites for this tie due to their poor run of form in recent games. West Ham have posted 51 shots, 1,882 passes and averaged a 46.3% possession in his last five games. Jarrod Bowen and Tomáš Souček are the top scorers with five goals whereas Jarrod Bowen leads the assists board with three to his name.
Aston Villa Team News
Aston Villa squad will be without the pair of Ross Barkley (calf) and Pau Torres (ankle). Amadou Onana could also miss due to an unspecified injury whereas John McGinn is believed to be closing in on a return.
West Ham Team News
As for the visiting side, they will be without the pair of Michail Antonio and Jean-Clair Todibo with their respective injuries. Striker Niclas Fullkrug will be sidelined for weeks after sustaining a hamstring injury whereas Jarrod Bowen could make a return from his foot injury. Konstantinos Mavropanos remains suspended for this tie.
Aston Villa vs West Ham Predicted Lineups
Aston Villa Predicted Lineup (4-5-1):
Goalkeeper: Martinez
Defenders: Digne, Mings, Konsa, Cash
Midfielders: Kamara, Ramsey, Rogers, Tielemans, Bailey
Forwards: Watkins
West Ham Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Areola
Defenders: Wan-Bissaka, Casey, Kilman, Emerson
Midfielders: Soucek, Rodriguez
Forwards: Kudus, Paqueta, Soler; Bowen
Aston Villa vs West Ham Head-to-Head Record
The two sides have faced off only 122 times in the past, with Aston Villa winning 41 of those games. West Ham have won only 45 ties between both sides, whereas the remaining 36 games ended in a draw.
| Date | Match | Competition |
| January 10, 2025 | Aston Villa 2-1 West Ham | FA Cup |
| August 17, 2024 | West Ham 1-2 Aston Villa | Premier League |
| March 17, 2024 | West Ham 1-1 Aston Villa | Premier League |
| October 22, 2023 | Aston Villa 4-1 West Ham | Premier League |
| March 12, 2023 | West Ham 1-1 Aston Villa | Premier League |
Key Players to Watch in Aston Villa vs West Ham
Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)
Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins has looked exceptionally sharp in front of goal over the past two seasons and the Englishman has bagged 10 goals and four assists in 22 Premier League appearances this season. His xG stands at 2.52 from his past five games.
Jarrod Bowen (West Ham)
The English forward has continued his spectacular form despite West Ham’s underwhelming performances this season. Bowen has registered five goals in 19 Premier League appearances and recorded a 1.50 xG in his last five games.
Aston Villa vs West Ham Prediction
Aston Villa have made a decent start to the Premier League campaign but are coming off a 1-0 loss to Monaco in the Champions League. The Villans are considered contenders for European qualification this season and will look to push for a top-five spot. They are eager to gain momentum and have won seven of their last 12 matches across all competitions.
As for West Ham, they have made a mixed start to the season and have secured only 26 points from 22 games this season. The Hammers have a new manager in Graham Potter after Julen Lopetegui got the hammer earlier this month. They are coming off a 2-0 loss to Crystal Palace and find themselves in a challenging position.
Predicted Score: Aston Villa 2-1 West Ham
Where to Watch Aston Villa vs West Ham Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | NBC platforms |
| UK | Sky Sports |
| India | Star Sports/Disney+ Hotstar |
FAQs
Q. When is Aston Villa vs West Ham?
A. The Aston Villa vs West Ham game will be played on 26th January at Villa Park.
Q. Where to watch Aston Villa vs West Ham live for free?
A. The game between Aston Villa and West Ham can be watched on Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream.
Q. What is the predicted score in Aston Villa vs West Ham?
A. The predicted score for Aston Villa vs West Ham is 2-1.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Aston Villa vs West Ham?
A. Both Aston Villa and West Ham played 122 games. Aston Villa recorded 41 wins, West Ham managed 45 whereas the eight 36 games ended in a draw.