Aston Villa vs. West Ham: Team News, Predictions, and Lineups Preview
A decisive Premier League fixture arrives at Villa Park this weekend. Aston Villa host West Ham United in round 31 as both clubs face distinct pressures.
Match context
Aston Villa sit fourth with 51 points. They trail Manchester United by three points for third place. Villa are two clear of Liverpool, three ahead of Chelsea, and six above Brentford in seventh.
West Ham occupy 18th with 29 points. They share that total with Tottenham, who currently stay out of the relegation zone on goal difference. Fourteen places separate the sides in the table.
Recent form and trends
Villa have lost three straight league matches. Recent defeats came against Wolverhampton, Chelsea and Manchester United. That run leaves them vulnerable to a fourth consecutive loss under Unai Emery for the first time.
Across the last 10 rounds, Villa have collected nine points. They are the division’s lowest scorers since January with 10 goals in that span. By contrast, Villa scored 30 goals between August and December.
West Ham’s form has improved in 2026. They have 15 points from the last 10 matches, placing them joint-sixth in that period. Those points outstrip the 14 gained in the opening 20 rounds of the season.
Head-to-head
West Ham have not beaten Villa in seven meetings across all competitions. Their last victory at Villa Park came in August 2022, a 1-0 win. Recent history therefore favours Villa, despite current struggles.
Team news
Below is our Aston Villa vs. West Ham: Team News, Predictions, and Lineups Preview.
Aston Villa could welcome Youri Tielemans back into the squad. He has returned to training and faces a late fitness test. Boubacar Kamara remains sidelined with a knee problem.
No Villa player has reached double figures in league goals. Ollie Watkins and Morgan Rogers lead the scorers with eight each. Rogers has also supplied five assists. All of his league goals have either put Villa ahead or drawn them level.
West Ham have declared Oliver Scarles fit. Crysencio Summerville is out with a calf issue. Goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski is still recovering from a back problem.
Jarrod Bowen has been influential despite a scoring drought. He has assisted in three straight games and four of his last five. Bowen has 14 goal contributions this season. Callum Wilson is likely to start on the bench. He has scored four goals from 16 away shots this season.
Likely Aston Villa lineup
- Martinez
- Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne
- Onana, Luiz
- McGinn, Rogers, Buendia
- Watkins
Likely West Ham lineup
- Hermansen
- Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Disasi, Diouf
- Soucek, Magassa
- Bowen, Fernandes, Pablo
- Castellanos
Prediction
Filmogaz.com expects a tight game. West Ham’s recent upturn and Bowen’s creativity could test Villa’s defence. Emery’s side should avoid defeat, but the match may finish level.
Prediction: Aston Villa 1-1 West Ham United.
