Their last personal meeting took place on March 12, 2023, and it ended in a 1-1 draw. The overall statistics of their head-to-head encounters show 9 games. Aston Villa won none of them, while West Ham defeated their upcoming opponents in 6 matches, and they couldn't determine the stronger side in 3 games. In total, the teams scored against each other 7-17 times.
Aston Villa
Aston Villa went into the international break in fifth place in the league table. The Birmingham team has 16 points after eight rounds. They suffered two defeats away from home. Unai Emery’s squad has an impressive winning streak of 10 matches at Villa Park in the Premier League. In their last match, Aston Villa played a 1-1 draw away against Wolverhampton. It’s noticeable that the management is focusing on the Premier League. They were eliminated from the League Cup in the 1/16 finals, losing 1-2 to Everton. In the Conference League, they play with far from the main lineup, resulting in a defeat against Legia (2-3) and a tough victory over Zrinjski Mostar (1-0).
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West Ham United
West Ham collected 14 points in eight rounds and is fighting for a place in the top five. The “Hammers” perform well in away matches with only one loss in four games. Before the international break, they played a home draw with Newcastle (2-2). Unlike their opponent, West Ham is successful in two other competitions. In the League Cup, they reached the 1/8 finals by beating Lincoln 1-0. In the Europa League, under David Moyes’ guidance, they secured the maximum six points in two rounds and top their group.
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Prediction
Our expert pick:
The opponents are contenders for a place in the top five, and it can't be said that any of them has a significant advantage. Aston Villa has the home field factor, where they've won 10 matches in a row in the Premier League. West Ham has traditionally played well against the Birmingham team and hasn't lost to them since 2015. Overall, the "Hammers" are always capable of surprises and are skilled at taking their chances in attack. We believe that the guests can earn points today. Our prediction - West Ham's victory with an Asian handicap (+1) at odds of 1.55. Both West Ham and Aston Villa have their strengths in attack, but their defenses leave room for improvement, as they concede more than a goal on average per match. We think that both teams will deliver a high-scoring game today. The second bet is over three goals with odds of 1.90. Place a bet on the line of 1xBet with odds of 1.55. Promo code for registration - ODDS2WIN.
