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Aston Villa vs West Ham United: Prediction, Team News & Lineups | Jan 26, 2025

Aston Villa vs West Ham United: Prediction, Team News & Lineups | Jan 26, 2025

Aston Villa will welcome West Ham United to Villa Park on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at 16:30 GMT in a Premier League clash that could have significant implications for both teams. Villa are aiming to close the gap on the European places, while West Ham are looking to climb away from the lower half of the table.

Interesting Fact:
Aston Villa are unbeaten in their last 10 Premier League home matches, a run that stretches back to September 2024.


Team Analysis

Aston Villa

Aston Villa have been in strong form this season, sitting eighth in the table with 36 points from 22 matches. Unai Emery’s side extended their unbeaten run in the Premier League to four matches with a 2-2 draw against Arsenal last weekend. Villa have been particularly strong at home, losing just once in 11 league matches at Villa Park this season.

Current Form:

  • Last 5 matches: 3 wins, 2 draws.
  • Last match: 2-2 draw with Arsenal in the Premier League.

Key Players:

  • Ollie Watkins: The striker has been in fine form, scoring 10 goals and providing six assists this season.
  • Youri Tielemans: The midfielder has been a creative force, contributing goals and assists.

Injuries/Suspensions:

  • Amadou Onana (out, hamstring injury).
  • Ross Barkley (out, calf injury).
  • Pau Torres (out, foot injury).

Home Form:
Aston Villa have been dominant at home, winning six of their 11 Premier League matches at Villa Park this season.


West Ham United

West Ham United’s season has been a disappointing one, with the Hammers sitting 14th in the table. Graham Potter’s side suffered a 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace last weekend, extending their winless run in the league to three matches. West Ham have struggled on the road, winning just three of their 10 away league matches this season.

Current Form:

  • Last 5 matches: 2 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses.
  • Last match: 2-0 loss to Crystal Palace in the Premier League.

Key Players:

  • Jarrod Bowen: The forward has been a key figure, contributing five goals and four assists.
  • Lucas Paquetá: The midfielder provides creativity and energy in the final third.

Injuries/Suspensions:

  • Michail Antonio (out, leg injury).
  • Niclas Füllkrug (out, hamstring injury).
  • Konstantinos Mavropanos (suspended).

Away Form:
West Ham have been poor on the road, winning just three of their 10 away league matches this season.


Head-to-Head and Past Encounters

The last meeting between these two sides in August 2024 saw Aston Villa secure a 2-1 victory at the London Stadium. Villa are unbeaten in their last four Premier League meetings with West Ham, winning three and drawing one.

Key Stats:

  • Aston Villa have scored in each of their last 10 Premier League home matches.
  • West Ham have failed to score in three of their last five away league matches.

Prediction

Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: Aston Villa 2-0 West Ham United

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Aston Villa’s strong home form and West Ham’s struggles on the road suggest this will be a comfortable win for the hosts. Expect Villa to dominate possession and create plenty of chances, with West Ham struggling to contain their attacking firepower.


Betting Tips

  • Both Teams to Score: No
    West Ham’s struggles in front of goal suggest they may fail to score.
  • Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Over
    Villa’s attacking quality suggests this will be a high-scoring game.
  • Anytime Goalscorer: Ollie Watkins
    The in-form striker is likely to find the net.

Hot Stat:

Aston Villa have scored in each of their last 10 Premier League home matches, highlighting their attacking consistency.


Possible Lineups

Aston Villa (4-2-3-1):
Martínez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne; Kamara, Tielemans; Malen, Rogers, Ramsey; Watkins.

West Ham United (4-2-3-1):
Fabiański; Coufal, Kilman, Cresswell, Emerson; Álvarez, Souček; Kudus, Paquetá, Benrahma; Bowen.

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