Two sides dreaming of a strong FA Cup run meet here, as Aston Villa take on West Ham at Villa Park. Villa haven’t hit the heights of last season in the Premier League but remain a side capable of going all the way in a cup competition like this under Unai Emery, whilst West Ham have some serious issues developing under Julen Lopategui. The cup always provides a welcome distraction though and this should be a good game between two strong EPL sides.
Aston Villa vs West Ham United Best Odds
This should be a very good game at Villa Park, between two sides who are looking to progress in the FA Cup.
| Aston Villa – 7/10 (-130) | Draw – 7/2 (+350) | West Ham United – 18/5 (+360) |
| Over – 10/21 (-210) | 2.5 Goals | Under – 7/4 (+175) |
| Yes – 17/20 (-115) | BTTS | No – 6/4 (+150) |
Aston Villa vs West Ham United Analysis
This should be a super contest in the West Midlands, with no quarter given.
Aston Villa
It has been an interesting first half of the season for Villa, who are in the hunt for a top 4 finish under Unai Emery and the FA Cup could provide a welcome route to silverware. Champions League football has made most of the headlines at Villa this season, with some great results in the competition this term, proof that they can beat anybody at home. They will feel that this is a winnable one here against West Ham and they will want to put in a performance here.
Team news: Kourtney Hause remains out injured for Villa, whilst Jhon Duran is suspended.
Aston Villa Predicted Lineup:
Olsen, Cash, Mings, Torres, Maatsen, Tielemans, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, Watkins & Bailey.
West Ham United
Following a 4-1 thumping at Manchester City last time out, West Ham continue to battle away under Julen Lopategui and their Premier League status does feel as if it is at stake. A run in the FA Cup should provide some relief but with plenty of injuries in the camp, they could see this as a damage limitation exercise at Aston Villa. That said, this should be a good game, and the Hammers have absolutely nothing to lose.
Team news: Jarred Bowen, Michail Antonio & Carlos Soler are all out of action here for the Hammers.
West Ham United Predicted Lineup:
Fabianski, wan-Bissaka, Mavrapanos, Kilman, Emerson, Soucek, Paqueta, Summerville, Kudus, Ings & Guilherme.
Aston Villa vs West Ham United Prediction
This should be a fantastic encounter at Villa Park, with both sides hoping to cultivate a cup run. Aston Villa have been in good nick at home this term and they have plenty of fringe players looking to get a run here. West Ham have no form to show of coming into this one and are really struggling but this is a free hit for them. Villa are strong favourites for this one though and should progress.
Prediction: Aston Villa to win the match – 7/10 (-130) – Rhino Bet.
Aston Villa vs West Ham United – The Ultimate Bet
Aston Villa to win & BTTS – 2/1 (+200) – Fitzdares
With no replays in the FA Cup this season, a result is needed on the night here and Villa should find a way to progress.
