West Ham vs Aston Villa Preview: Lowly Lions Look to Bounce Back
Aston Villa's Long-Standing Struggles Against West Ham
After a disappointing 5-1 defeat to Newcastle United last season, Aston Villa will face West Ham on March 17, 2024, at the London Stadium.
Villa have a poor record against West Ham, with their last away victory coming 13 years ago.
Team News and Expected Lineups
West Ham United
West Ham will be without injured defender Kurt Zouma, while new signing Gianluca Scamacca could make his debut.
Possible starting lineup: Fabianski; Coufal, Kehrer, Aguerd, Cresswell; Rice, Soucek; Bowen, Paqueta, Benrahma; Antonio
Aston Villa
Villa will give a debut to new signing Amadou Onana, while Ollie Watkins is expected to return from injury.
Possible starting lineup: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne; Kamara, Onana; Buendia, Coutinho, Bailey; Watkins
West Ham vs Aston Villa: Key Stats
- West Ham have won their last three matches against Aston Villa.
- Villa have only won one of their last seven away matches.
- Jarrod Bowen has scored five goals in his last seven appearances for West Ham.
Prediction
West Ham will be confident of victory given their recent form and home advantage.
Prediction: West Ham 2-1 Aston Villa
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