Aston Villa and West ham United will lock horns in the Premier League clash on January 26 at Villa Park. The hosts are looking to prevent consecutive defeats in the league as they are coming off a 1-0 defeat over Monaco in the UEFA Champions League. Meanwhile, the Hammers suffered a 2-0 defeat over Crystal Palace in their most recent Premier League outing.
Aston Villa vs West Ham United: Match Preview
Aston Villa began 2025 on a positive note with a four-game unbeaten streak across all competitions but suffered their first loss of the year when they suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat over Monaco in the UCL. In their last Premier League fixture, they held Arsenal to a 2-2 draw, highlighting their resilience against top-tier teams in the competition. Additionally, they enjoy a 10-game unbeaten home run in the league and are now seeking a double win over West Ham United this season for the first time since 2010-11 season.
West Ham United, on the other hand, have experienced mixed results this season. They have struggled in their last Premier League game against Crystal Palace, failing to register a single shot on target. Their away form is not impressive, with scoring just 11 goals in the league and only one win in their last five matches.
Aston Villa vs West Ham United: Head-to-Head
Aston Villa and West ham United have faced each other 49 times across all competitions. The Villans holds the upper hand with 15 victories, while West ham have managed 12 wins. A total of 22 matches have ended in draws. The head-to-head record of these teams highlights the competitive nature of the forthcoming match.
| Date | Match | Competition |
| 11/01/ | Aston Villa 2-1 West Ham United | FA Cup |
| 17/08/ | West Ham United 1-2 Aston Villa | Premier League |
| 17/03/ | West Ham United 1-1 Aston Villa | Premier League |
| 22/10/2023 | Aston Villa 4-1 West Ham United | Premier League |
| 12/03/2023 | West Ham United 1-1 Aston Villa | Premier League |
Aston Villa vs West Ham United: Team News and Predicted Lineups
Aston Villa will miss Amadou Onana and John McGinn due to hamstring injuries. Meanwhile for West ham United, Michail Antonio (leg), Jarrod Bowen (foot), and Niclas Fullkrug (hamstring) are unavailable due to respective injuries. Konstantinos Mavropanos is on suspension after receiving two yellow cards against Crystal palace. Jean-Clair Todibo and Cresencio Summerville are expected to miss this match.
Aston Villa Predicted Lineup
Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne; Kamara, Tielemans, Malen, Rogers, Ramsey; Watkins
West Ham United Predicted Lineup
Fabianski; Coufal, Kilman, Cresswell; Wan-Bissaka, Alvarez, Soler, Emerson; Paqueta, Soucek, Kudus
Aston Villa vs West Ham United: Where to Watch
Match Day: January 26, 2025
Match Time: 12:30 PM ET
Venue: Villa Park
Television Broadcast: USA Network
Aston Villa vs West Ham United: Match Prediction
Aston Villa are expected to win their second game against West Ham United this season, given their impressive 10-game unbeaten home run in the Premier League. Additionally, the visitors have been struggling in their away matches, with just one win in their last five matches. Despite their injury concerns the Villans have shown resilience recently and are expected to secure an easy win.
Aston Villa and West Ham United Predicted Result: 2-0 Aston Villa win
