Premier League: West Ham vs Aston Villa: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Published at :March 15, 2024 at 2:17 PM

Modified at :March 15, 2024 at 2:17 PM

A very crucial top half of the table clash

Under David Moyes, West Ham have shown improved form in the league, securing a comeback draw against Burnley after victories over Brentford and Everton. However, West Ham have also been waiting for some time to secure a win against a top-half side. Interestingly, their last victory of such caliber was also against Arsenal, and it occurred in December.

Aston Villa’s aspirations for a top-four finish could benefit from a victory against West Ham at the London Stadium, yet the Villans have not achieved such a feat in recent times. Despite securing six Premier League victories since December 17th, Villa’s wins have exclusively been against teams in the lower half of the table. Notably, Unai Emery’s side has suffered defeats in all four encounters against top-half opponents during this period, conceding a total of 12 goals while only managing to score 4 themselves.

Kick-Off:

Sunday, 17 March 2024 at 02:00 PM GMT (07:30 PM IST)

Location: London Stadium

Form

West Ham (all competitions): W-W-L-D-W

Aston Villa (all competitions): W-W-D-L-W

Players to watch

Jarrod Bowen (West Ham)

Jarrod Bowen showcases outstanding technical abilities, a direct style of play, and remarkable agility on the field, complemented by a keen eye for goal-scoring chances.

His exceptional anticipation is highlighted by his strategic timing of runs to exploit available spaces, making him a valuable asset during transitional phases owing to his proficiency in finding the back of the net. With 14 goals and 3 assists in 27 Premier League matches, he has been a consistent contributor to his team’s success.

Jarrod scores his first European goal since that night in Prague ⚒️ pic.twitter.com/orcswASDCe
— West Ham United (@WestHam) March 14, 2024

Douglas Luiz (Aston Villa)

Douglas Luiz displays exceptional ball control, smoothly maneuvering past defenders with finesse. His skilled ball handling is enhanced by a robust upper body, allowing him to navigate challenges with ease. Utilizing his broad frame, he tactically shields the ball during possession.

In confrontations, Douglas Luiz demonstrates strength and resilience, establishing himself as a formidable presence in midfield. Particularly adept at evading pressure, he employs clever turns and flicks to outwit opponents.

Match facts:

West Ham are unbeaten in previous eight meetings against Aston Villa at home.
Aston Villa will be looking to complete the Premier League double over West Ham for just the second time.
West Ham have won two of their previous three Premier League games.

Injury and Teams News

West Ham will be without Maxwel Cornet due to a hamstring injury, while Emerson’s availability remains uncertain as he deals with a knock.

Meanwhile, Aston Villa faces significant absences, with Boubacar Kamara, Emiliano Buendia, and Tyrone Mings all sidelined for the season due to torn ACL injuries. Additionally, John McGinn will miss the match due to suspension. There is also doubt surrounding Jacob Ramsey’s participation as he deals with a foot issue.

Head to Head

Total Matches – 119

West Ham – 45

Aston Villa – 39

Draws – 35

Predicted lineup

West Ham predicted lineup

Areola; Coufal, Zouma, Aguerd, Cresswell; Alvarez, Soucek; Kudus, Ward-Prowse, Bowen; Antonio

Aston Villa predicted lineup

Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Lenglet, Torres, Digne; Rogers, Luiz, Tielemans; Watkins, Bailey

Match prediction for West Ham vs Aston Villa

Aston Villa enters this match with a slight edge, being considered favorites due to their recent strong form away from home, having secured victories in their previous three away games. Contrastingly, West Ham have struggled at home lately, managing just one win in their last five Premier League fixtures played at their own ground.

Prediction: West Ham 1-2 Aston Villa

Telecast

India – Star Sports, Disney+ Hotstar

UK – Sky Sports, TNT Sports, Amazon Prime Video

US – NBC, USA Network, Peacock

Nigeria – DSTV, Gotv, Star Times, Kwese TV

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