Head To Head And Key Numbers

West Ham vs Aston Villa Preview and Betting Tips

Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Under 2.5 goals
• At least one goal to be scored
• West Ham 2-2 Aston Villa (19/2 with Betano)
• Aston Villa haven't won away to West Ham since 2011 (a run of nine games without victory)

West Ham vs Aston Villa Match Information

Date: Saturday, August 17, 2024

Time: 5:30pm BST

Venue: London Stadium

Match Preview

The opening weekend of a new Premier League season can throw up some surprises, and this clash between West Ham and Aston Villa is sure to be a close one.

The Hammers finished ninth in the Premier League table in 2023-24, while Aston Villa went 20-8-10 to place fourth.

Both teams have made significant investment in their squads during the summer, so they will be looking to make a strong start to the new campaign.

West Ham vs Aston Villa Prediction

This is a tough match to call, but we think West Ham will just edge it.

The Hammers have a good record at home, and they will be looking to make a statement in their first game of the season.

Aston Villa will provide a tough test, but we think West Ham will have too much quality for them on this occasion.

Prediction: West Ham to win 2-1

West Ham vs Aston Villa Betting Tips

• West Ham to win
• Over 2.5 goals
• Jarrod Bowen to score anytime

Team News

West Ham: New signing Gianluca Scamacca could make his debut for the Hammers, while Nayef Aguerd is also in contention to start after recovering from injury.

Aston Villa: Diego Carlos is a doubt for the visitors, while Boubacar Kamara is suspended.