Introduction
Aston Villa will host West Ham United in a Premier League clash on Sunday, as both teams aim to bounce back from recent defeats. While the Villans seek redemption after their midweek loss to Monaco, the Hammers are hoping to recover following a disappointing defeat to Crystal Palace. Here’s everything you need to know about this fixture, including team news, predicted lineups, and key insights.
Match Details
- Location: Birmingham, England
- Stadium: Villa Park
- Date: Sunday, 26 January 2025
- Kick-Off Time: 16:30 GMT / 11:30 ET / 08:30 PT
- Referee: Peter Bankes
- VAR: Paul Tierney
Head-to-Head Record
- Aston Villa: 3 wins
- West Ham: 0 wins
- Draws: 2
- Last Meeting: Aston Villa 2-1 West Ham (10 January 2024, FA Cup)
Recent Form (All Competitions)
- Aston Villa:
- Monaco 1-0 Aston Villa (21/01/25)
- Arsenal 2-2 Aston Villa (18/01/25)
- Everton 0-1 Aston Villa (15/01/25)
- Aston Villa 2-1 West Ham (10/01/25, FA Cup)
- Aston Villa 2-1 Leicester (04/01/25)
- West Ham:
- West Ham 0-2 Crystal Palace (18/01/25)
- West Ham 3-2 Fulham (14/01/25)
- Aston Villa 2-1 West Ham (10/01/25, FA Cup)
- Man City 4-1 West Ham (04/01/25)
- West Ham 0-5 Liverpool (29/12/24)
Aston Villa Team News
Aston Villa have a few injury concerns heading into Sunday’s game. Midfielder Amadou Onana is doubtful after suffering a hamstring injury against Arsenal, while Ross Barkley remains unavailable. John McGinn is nearing a return from his own hamstring issue but might not be ready in time for West Ham’s visit.
In defense, Pau Torres is still out, and the departure of Diego Carlos has left Ezri Konsa and Tyrone Mings as the likely center-back pairing once again.
Aston Villa Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):
Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne; Kamara, Tielemans; Bailey, Rogers, Ramsey; Watkins.
West Ham Team News
West Ham continue to grapple with attacking injuries. Michail Antonio and Niclas Fullkrug are out, while captain Jarrod Bowen may return to the squad after resuming training. However, Crysencio Summerville remains unavailable.
Defensively, Graham Potter will have to adjust following Konstantinos Mavropanos’ suspension. Jean-Clair Todibo is unlikely to feature, leaving Max Kilman to anchor the backline alongside Wan-Bissaka and Cresswell.
West Ham Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1):
Fabianski; Wan-Bissaka, Kilman, Cresswell; Coufal, Alvarez, Rodriguez, Emerson; Paqueta, Soucek; Kudus.
Score Prediction
West Ham struggled to create chances in their defeat to Crystal Palace, registering a meager xG of 0.28. Meanwhile, Aston Villa’s dynamic attack and home advantage could prove too much for the Hammers. Expect Villa to claim a third win over West Ham this season.
Prediction: Aston Villa 2-0 West Ham
What Do You Think?
How do you think Aston Villa will perform against West Ham? Will the Hammers bounce back and surprise the Villans at Villa Park? Let us know your predictions and share your thoughts in the comments below!
