Aston Villa vs West Ham

In a crucial Premier League clash that sees fourth-placed Aston Villa host 18th-placed West Ham, both sides will be eager for points at opposite ends of the table. The action unfolds at Villa Park on Saturday, March 22nd, 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 14:15.

Aston Villa vs West Ham Form

Aston Villa, currently sitting in a Champions League qualification spot, suffered a 3-1 defeat to Manchester United in their last Premier League outing. This result marks a worrying trend for the hosts, who have now lost their last three Premier League matches, conceding at least two goals in each of those fixtures. Their recent form has seen them drop to 13th in the form table over the last six home games, picking up just seven points.

West Ham come into this encounter off the back of a 1-1 draw against Manchester City in their most recent league game. Despite their precarious position in the table, the visitors have shown resilience, with their last six Premier League games seeing under 2.5 goals scored in five of them. Over their last six away matches, the Hammers have secured nine points, placing them 9th in the away form standings.

Aston Villa vs West Ham Head to Head

The last meeting between these two clubs was a thrilling encounter in December 2025, where Aston Villa emerged victorious with a 3-2 win away at West Ham in the Premier League.

Historically, Aston Villa have enjoyed a strong record against the East London side, remaining undefeated in their last seven matches across all competitions against the Hammers, recording four wins and three draws.

Aston Villa vs West Ham Predicted Lineups

Aston Villa (4-2-3-1):

  • Goalkeeper: E. Martínez

  • Defenders: I. Maatsen (DL), P. Torres (DC), E. Konsa (DC), L. Bogarde (DR)

  • Midfielders: A. Onana (DM), D. Luiz (DM), J. McGinn (AML), M. Rogers (AMC), J. Sancho (AMR)

  • Forward: O. Watkins (FC)

West Ham (3-4-2-1):

  • Goalkeeper: A. Areola

  • Defenders: A. Disasi (DC), K. Mavropanos (DC), J. Todibo (DC)

  • Midfielders: E. H. M. Diouf (ML), T. Soucek (MC), M. Fernandes (MC), A. Wan-Bissaka (MR)

  • Attacking Midfielders: Pablo (AM), J. Bowen (AM)

  • Forward: V. Castellanos (FC)

Aston Villa vs West Ham Team News

Aston Villa will be without key midfield duo Boubacar Kamara and Youri Tielemans, who both remain sidelined due to injury. However, Matty Cash made a return off the bench in their recent Europa League fixture and could feature, while John McGinn, who played 74 minutes in that game, is likely to start.

For West Ham, the news is largely positive. Crysencio Summerville is listed as doubtful with a calf problem but could make a return to the squad. Beyond Summerville, the Hammers have no other major absentees and are expected to field a largely unchanged starting XI.

Aston Villa vs West Ham Match Prediction

Aston Villa are just about clinging onto their place in the top four following three straight defeats, but will have their rivals Liverpool and Chelsea to thank after they've not been able to take advantage.

Villa are unbeaten in their last seven meetings against the visitors in all competitions (W4 D3).

West Ham might be back in the relegation zone after Nottingham Forest's point against Fulham last Sunday, but Nuno Espirito Santo's side have all the momentum right now.

The Hammers have lost just two of their last nine Premier League games and will be confident of taking advantage of an Aston Villa side who might be leggy having played on Thursday night.

Score Prediction: Aston Villa 1-1 West Ham

Who is favourite to win Aston Villa vs West Ham?

Team Best Odds Bookmaker
Aston Villa 3/4 Unibet
Draw 3/1 Betfred
West Ham 15/4 BresBet

Aston Villa vs West Ham Betting Trends

  • Summerville has had 1+ shots on target in 9 of his last 9 Premier League games.

  • Summerville has scored in 5 of his last 8 Premier League games.

  • Summerville has taken 2+ shots in 7 of his last 8 Premier League games.

  • Bowen has assisted in 3 straight Premier League games.

  • Bowen has scored or assisted in 3 straight Premier League games.

  • Rogers has had 1+ shots on target in 8 of his last 10 Premier League games.

  • Rogers has taken 2+ shots in 5 straight Premier League games.

  • Buendía has been carded in 3 of his last 4 Premier League games.

  • Watkins has been carded in 2 of his last 3 Premier League games.

  • Magassa has been carded in 2 of his last 3 Premier League games.

  • Cash has been carded in 2 of his last 3 Premier League games.

  • Mateus Fernandes has been carded in 2 of his last 3 Premier League games.

  • Mateus Fernandes has made 3+ tackles in 7 of his last 10 Premier League games.

  • Castellanos has committed 2+ fouls in 7 of his last 10 Premier League games.

Aston Villa vs West Ham Bet Builder Tips

Our bet builder tips for Aston Villa vs West Ham features Rogers 1+ Shot on Target, Bowen to Score or Assist & Matty Cash 1+ Foul.

At the time of publishing it is a best price of 7/2 with bet365.