Aston Villa take on West Ham United this weekend, with both of these sides fighting on different fronts in the Premier League. For Aston Villa, their Champions League aspirations are slowly dwindling with their league form and West Ham United will look to remain a Premier League team next season.
The Villains recorded a much-needed win on Thursday against Lille with a 2-0 victory, giving Aston Villa a 3-0 aggregate win. The pressing concern for Unai Emery will now be to rectify the Villains' Premier League form, which has seen them fall behind Manchester United in the race for Champions League football, especially with the defeat to the Red Devils in their last league game. Aston Villa are without a win in their last four league games; however, the Villains' home record can still provide a safe haven for the home side. Aston Villa have recorded 1.93 points per game in the Premier League at Villa Park, only losing four matches.
West Ham United are level on points with Nottingham Forest and one point away from rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the relegation picture in the Premier League. The Hammers have shown vast improvement in their performances as of late and head into this game against Aston Villa unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions. West Ham United's league form reads one win in their last five matches, but only one defeat which means the Hammers could pose a challenge for the Villains on Sunday.
We are leaning towards a win for Aston Villa here. The home side has that home advantage which could prove beneficial in this fixture.
Aston Villa 2-1 West Ham United
