West Ham - Aston Villa

Regular Season - 29
Kickoff: 2024-03-17 13:00

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West Ham - Aston Villa Predictions

Prediction: West Ham or draw
Best odds: 1.59
Prediction: Over 1.5
Best odds: 1.18

As the Premier League heats up, all eyes are set on the upcoming clash between West Ham and Aston Villa at the iconic London Stadium. With no clear predictions on the winner, the suspense is palpable, and the match promises to be a thrilling encounter. Key players from both sides are gearing up to make an impact, and their performances could tip the scales in this balanced fixture.

West Ham's Key Players

West Ham, currently standing at 10th in the league, will be relying heavily on the defensive prowess of Kurt Happy Zouma. With a solid rating of 6.71 and a total of 789 passes, Zouma's presence at the back has been crucial for the Hammers. Alongside him, Nayef Aguerd has shown his worth with a 6.82 rating, contributing to the team's defense with over a thousand passes and key interceptions.

On the attacking front, Michail Gregory Antonio stands out with a rating of 6.84. Antonio's ability to find the back of the net and his two assists this season could be decisive in breaking down Aston Villa's defense.

Aston Villa's Key Players

Aston Villa, comfortably placed at 4th, has their own set of aces. In midfield, Nicolò Zaniolo, with a 6.52 rating, has shown his capability to create chances, as evidenced by his 7 key passes. His contribution will be vital in linking play and providing opportunities for the forwards.

The versatile Leander Dendoncker has also been a steady presence for Villa, contributing both in defense and attack. Meanwhile, up front, Jhon Jader Durán Palacio, with a rating of 6.68 and two goals to his name, could prove to be the wildcard for Villa, capable of unsettling any defense on his day.

Recent Form

West Ham's recent form has been a cause for concern, with a string of losses and draws (LLLDD) leaving them in need of a morale-boosting victory. Aston Villa, on the other hand, has been more consistent (WWLWL), and their pursuit of Champions League football is evident in their performances.

Head-to-Head History

Looking at the head-to-head history, the last three encounters have seen a mixed bag of results. Aston Villa dominated the most recent match with a 4-1 victory on October 22, 2023. However, the previous meeting at West Ham's ground ended in a 1-1 stalemate on March 12, 2023. West Ham managed to secure a win in their August 28, 2022, visit to Villa Park with a 1-0 scoreline. These results suggest a closely contested history, making the upcoming match even more unpredictable.

Prediction

With both teams showing signs of brilliance and vulnerability, the prediction for this match is anything but straightforward. West Ham will aim to capitalize on their home advantage, but Aston Villa's higher league position and stronger recent form cannot be overlooked.

The key battle will likely be between West Ham's attacking threat, particularly Michail Antonio, and Aston Villa's creative force, Nicolò Zaniolo. The ability of each team to exploit the other's weaknesses while fortifying their own defensive lines will be critical.

Considering all factors, including recent performances, key player matchups, and head-to-head records, a draw seems to be a likely outcome. However, with the unpredictability of the Premier League, fans can expect a match filled with tactical intrigue and moments of individual brilliance. Expect a tightly contested game with both teams scoring, but ultimately sharing the spoils in a high-energy draw.

Prediction probabilities

Strength

44%
56%

Attacking Potential

47%
53%

Defensive Potential

46%
54%

Poisson Distribution

47%
53%

Stregth H2H

71%
29%

Goals H2H

56%
44%

Wins the game

52%
48%

West Ham - Aston Villa Head to Head

Premier League standings

Rank Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Arsenal players, news and schedule Arsenal 31 22 5 4 75 24 51 71
2 Liverpool players, news and schedule Liverpool 31 21 8 2 72 30 42 71
3 Manchester City players, news and schedule Manchester City 31 21 7 3 71 31 40 70
4 Aston Villa players, news and schedule Aston Villa 32 18 6 8 66 49 17 60
5 Tottenham players, news and schedule Tottenham 30 17 6 7 62 44 18 57
6 Manchester United players, news and schedule Manchester United 31 15 4 12 45 46 -1 49
7 West Ham players, news and schedule West Ham 32 13 9 10 52 56 -4 48
8 Newcastle players, news and schedule Newcastle 31 14 5 12 65 52 13 47
9 Chelsea players, news and schedule Chelsea 29 12 7 10 53 50 3 43
10 Brighton players, news and schedule Brighton 31 11 10 10 51 49 2 43
11 Wolves players, news and schedule Wolves 31 12 6 13 44 49 -5 42
12 Bournemouth players, news and schedule Bournemouth 31 11 8 12 45 55 -10 41
13 Fulham players, news and schedule Fulham 32 11 6 15 47 51 -4 39
14 Crystal Palace players, news and schedule Crystal Palace 31 7 9 15 36 54 -18 30
15 Everton players, news and schedule Everton 31 9 8 14 32 42 -10 29
16 Brentford players, news and schedule Brentford 32 7 8 17 45 58 -13 29
17 Nottingham Forest players, news and schedule Nottingham Forest 31 7 8 16 39 53 -14 25
18 Luton players, news and schedule Luton 32 6 7 19 45 65 -20 25
19 Burnley players, news and schedule Burnley 32 4 7 21 32 67 -35 19
20 Sheffield Utd players, news and schedule Sheffield Utd 30 3 6 21 28 80 -52 15