West Ham United vs Aston Villa Predictions & Tips

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Aston Villa to Win

Reason for tip

Aston Villa have won eight straight games, while they’ve won 14 of their last 16 matches. West Ham have suffered five defeats in seven home games this term, while they’ve lost all of their encounters with the top five.

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Aston Villa 2-1

Reason for tip

Both teams have scored in each of the last six meetings between the teams, while BTTS has landed in six of the Hammers’ last seven and five of Villa’s previous six. The hosts have conceded at least twice in six of their seven home games this term, so back a 2-1 win for Villa.

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Ollie Watkins To Score Anytime

Reason for tip

Watkins has 1.8 xG across his last two Premier League appearances, suggesting his side are getting him far better service in the final third. West Ham have been easily exposed this term, so Watkins is an appealing anytime scorer option.

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Aston Villa have won eight straight games across all competitions
The visitors have won 14 of their last 16 games
West Ham have lost five of seven home league games
The Hammers have lost all three encounters with the top five

Villa continue brilliant run

Aston Villa saw of Basel 2-1 on Thursday, earning their eighth straight victory across all competitions. Unai Emery’s side have put together an incredible run, winning 14 of their last 16 matches. Their 2-1 win over Arsenal last weekend was a real statement result by the Villains, while Sunday’s trip to West Ham is a brilliant opportunity to extend their good form.

Villa’s recent league wins over Brighton and Arsenal saw a notable improvement in their underlying numbers, suggesting they’re hitting their groove going forward.

With West Ham struggling, Villa are in impressive shape ahead of this trip to the London Stadium.

Little home comfort for Hammers

West Ham have picked up three draws from their last four league games, but that wasn’t enough to get them out of the relegation zone. Nuno has clearly improved the hosts, but they remain one of the poorer sides in the division.

West Ham have lost five of their first seven home league games, while they’ve lost each of their three meetings with the top five heading into the weekend.

The hosts have conceded at least twice in six of their first seven home matches, something which points to more joy for a solid Villa side.

Watkins can take Villa up a gear

Villa’s good run started with a lot of question marks about their ability to create chances long-term, which were linked to the struggles of Ollie Watkins. By the end of November, the England international had scored only one club goal for Villa this term. His xG tally of just 4.6 highlighted his struggles, and Villa’s issues opening up defences.

However, Watkins scored a brace at Brighton to start the month, while he had 0.8 xG in the win over Arsenal. His improved form should help Villa extend their impressive run, so back him to find the net in a win for the visitors.