Aston Villa vs West Ham FA Cup Prediction Match Details
The FA Cup will continue its action on Saturday as Aston Villa will host West Ham United at Villa Park for the third-round fixtures. Can Graham Potter begin his managerial era at the club with a victory, or will Unai Emery’s men outclass the Hammers for the second time this season?
Aston Villa Preview & Form
Aston Villa will come to the third round of the FA Cup with underwhelming performances in recent games, having only won two of their last five matches, losing three, and playing a draw. The Villains kick off the New Year with an impressive 2-1 victory over Leicester City last weekend thanks to a wonder second-half strike from Ross Barkley and Leon Bailey. However, despite their recent performance, Unai Emery’s men have remained solid on their home soil, having remained unbeaten in their last seven matches across all competitions, winning four and drawing three. All season the Villains have only lost twice across all competitions.
West Ham Preview & Form
West Ham on Wednesday took a bold step by terminating their coach, Julen Lopetegui, and replacing him with Graham Potter following a slow start to the season. The Irons, under the guidance of Lopetegui, have lost their last two matches, with the most recent being a disappointing 4-1 hammering by Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on New Year’s Day. Their away record has also been disappointing, winning only twice from their last 10 matches across all competitions. The Hammers defense under former coach Lopetegui has looked vulnerable despite some huge spending in the summer, having kept only five clean sheets all season across all competitions.
Aston Villa vs West Ham Predicted Lineups
Aston Villa Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Martinez (GK); Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne; Kamara, Barkley; Bailey, Tielemans, McGinn; Watkins
West Ham Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Areola (GK); Coufal, Todibo, Kilman, Wan-Bissaka; Soucek, Alvarez; Kudus, Paqueta, Summerville; Fullkrug
Aston Villa vs West Ham H2H Record (Last Five Games)
- West Ham 1-2 Aston Villa
- West Ham 1-1 Aston Villa
- Aston Villa 4-1 West Ham
- West Ham 1-1 Aston Villa
- Aston Villa 0-1 West Ham
Aston Villa vs West Ham Prediction Betting Tips
We predict Aston Villa to win the match, considering that Villa has looked to be in great shape on their home soil this season while West Ham looked vulnerable. We also consider the both-teams-to-score options with both sides looking sharp in the face of goals this season.
