West Ham vs Aston Villa Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | Premier League 2024-25 season
The Hammers begin their campaign against the Villans at home.
West Ham begin a new era on Saturday evening as they take on Aston Villa in the opening match of the new Premier League season. The Hammers are going through a transition period under Julen Lopetegui who is set to begin his reign at the London Stadium after replacing David Moyes.
Under David Moyes, the team was known as a physically imposing team but things will be different under their new boss as he likes to play more of a possession style football. On paper, the team look promising this season after some excellent additions who look set to play a vital role for them this season.
Unai Emery made history with Aston Villa last term after guiding the team to the Champions League place for the first time in 41 years. The team have brilliantly adapted to his style of play after upsetting many big teams during the Premier League 2023-24 season.
However, after an outstanding season, all eyes will be on how they fare in the upcoming season with the Champions League matches also to play. The Villans have lost Douglas Luiz and Moussa Diaby for huge sums but have also effectively replaced them with Amadou Onana and Samuel Iling-Junior.
Kick-Off:
Saturday, l6 August 2024 at 5:30 PM UK; 10:00 PM IST
Location: London Stadium
Form:
West Ham (in all competitions): D-W-L-L-D
Aston Villa (in all competitions): L-L-L-W-L
Players to Watch
Niclas Fullkrug (West Ham)
The Hammers have made an excellent addition to the team in the form of Niclas Fullkrug who is going to provide stiff competition to Michael Antonio this season. Fullkrug is a huge threat in the box presenting an aerial threat for the team from set-pieces. Last season was a fantastic one for him after guiding Dortmund to the Champions League final after netting 15 goals and assisting another 11. Fullkrug will be hoping to make a similar impact for the Hammers in his debut season.
Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)
Ollie Watkins had an amazing season last term finishing as the top scorer for Aston Villa in the 2023-24 season. Last season, he appeared 53 times for the club in all competitions scoring 27 goals and assisting another 13 to help them finish in the fourth position and secure Champions League for this season. Watkins brings a poacher’s instinct into the game, often reacting first to the chances while also showing his lethal finishing in front of the goal.
Match Facts
- West Ham have scored seven goals in their last five matches
- Aston Villa suffered a 2-0 friendly in their last game against Borussia Dortmund
- West Ham and Aston Villa played a 1-1 draw the last time they faced each other
West Ham vs Aston Villa: Betting tips and odds
- Tip 1: The match to end in a draw- 13/5 with sky bet
- Tip 2: Ollie Watkins to score the first goal- 5/1 with bet365
- Tip 3: Both teams to score- 1/2 with William HILL
Injury & Team News
West Ham look like a strong side on paper this season after making some outstanding signings in the summer. Jean-Charles Todibo, Max Kilman, Guimo Rodriguez, Crysencio Summerville, Niclas Fullkrug and Aaron Wan-Bissaka have all made the moves this summer. Edson Alvarez and Kurt Zouma remain the two injury concerns for them in this match.
Meanwhile, Aston Villa will be without Boubacar Kamara and Tyrone Mings for this match. New signings Amadou Onana and Ian Maatsen are likely going to make their debut here.
Head-to-Head
Total Matches – 21
West Ham – 9
Aston Villa– 5
Draws – 7
Predicted Lineup
West Ham predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Areola (GK); Coufal, Mavropanos, Kilman, Emerson; Ward-Prowse, Rodriguez; Bowen, Paqueta, Kudus; Fullkrug
Aston Villa predicted lineup (4-4-1-1):
Martinez (GK); Cash, Konsa, Torres, Maatsen; Bailey, Onana, Tielemans, McGinn; Rogers; Watkins
Match Prediction for West Ham vs Aston Villa
Both the teams had a mixed pre-season campaign. The Hammers have made some excellent additions to the squad but will have to be patient till they adjust to their new surroundings. The Villans had a brilliant campaign last term but have not been at their best defensively lately. We expect both these teams to play an exciting draw here in the opening weekend.
Prediction: West Ham 2-2 Aston Villa
Telecast for West Ham vs Aston Villa
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