As West Ham United prepares to welcome Aston Villa to the London Stadium on the 17th of March, 2024, fans are eagerly anticipating a thrilling Premier League encounter.
Both teams come off the back of significant European victories and aim to continue their domestic success before the international break.
Here are our predictions for the teams and their lineups on the day:
Team Momentum Heading into the Clash
West Ham United, buoyed by their recent Europa League success, have shown formidable form at home. The Hammers’ attack has been particularly potent, with an impressive tally of 11 goals in their last three games at the London Stadium.
Their resilience was on full display as they came from behind to secure a draw against Burnley, keeping their European aspirations alive.
Aston Villa, under the guidance of Unai Emery, have also made headlines in European competition. Their comprehensive victory over Ajax in the Europa Conference League has set the stage for a promising run.
Despite a setback against Tottenham in their last Premier League outing, Villa's road form has been impressive, with victories in their last three away league matches.
Key Players to Watch
West Ham will look towards Mohammed Kudus and Lucas Paqueta to continue their attacking exploits, while Jarrod Bowen's form adds depth to their offensive line.
Aston Villa, on the other hand, will be hopeful for the fitness of Ollie Watkins after an injury scare and will rely on the creativity of Leon Bailey and the recent French national team call-up, Moussa Diaby.
Predicted Lineups
West Ham United
Areola; Coufal, Zouma, Mavropanos, Emerson; Alvarez, Ward-Prowse; Kudus, Paqueta, Bowen; Ings.
Aston Villa
Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Lenglet, Digne; Rogers, Tielemans, Luiz, Bailey; Diaby, Duran.
FAQs
Who are the key players for West Ham vs Aston Villa? For West Ham: Mohammed Kudus, Lucas Paqueta, and Jarrod Bowen. For Aston Villa: Ollie Watkins (fitness pending), Leon Bailey, and Moussa Diaby.
What time does the match start? The match is scheduled to start at 2 pm UK time.
Where is the match being played? The match will take place at the London Stadium.
What’s at stake for both teams? Both teams are aiming to secure a European qualification spot, with West Ham looking to close the gap on the top six and Aston Villa seeking to consolidate their position in the top four.
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