Two sides looking to push their way into the European football picture this season face off here, as West Ham open up their campaign against Aston Villa. The Hammers have employed Julen Lopategui as their new manager, in what has been seen as an inspired move by many and there is optimism surrounding the club. Unai Emery meanwhile has done a great job at Aston Villa and the Villains have Champions League football to add into the mix this term.
West Ham United vs Aston Villa Best Odds
This should be an absolute belter to open up the season at the London Olympic Stadium.
| West Ham United – 6/4 (+150) | Draw – 11/4 (+275) | Aston Villa – 2/1 (+200) |
| Over – 12/25 (-208) | 2.5 Goals | Under – 9/5 (+180) |
| Yes – 4/7 (-175) | BTTS | No – 31/20 (+155) |
West Ham United vs Aston Villa Analysis
Both of these sides will be looking to get their new season off to the best possible start and this should be a great game for all punters and EPL betting sites.
West Ham
There is a real feeling of optimism surrounding West Ham this season, who have spent plenty of money in their quest to mix it with the big boys once more. For all the financial investment, it is the acquisition of manager Julen Lopategui that looks to be the most intriguing one, the Spaniard was hugely successful at Wolves and he will be looking to have a similar effect here in East London. The Hammers are an unknown this season really and this game will be a real barometer for many punters and Premier League betting sites.
Team news: Edson Alvarez may find that this one comes too early following Copa America.
West Ham Predicted Lineup:
Areola, Coufal, Kilman, Mavropanos, Emerson, Ward-Prowse, Rodriguez, Bowen, Paqueta, Kudus & Fullkrug.
Aston Villa
This season should be a fascinating one for Aston Villa, who have Champions League football to throw into the mix and they should be serious contenders in the Premier League too. Comings and goings will have an effect on their playing squad, but Unai Emery knows how to get a tune out of this side, and they should be firmly in the hunt for a top 4 finish or better again this time around.
Team news: Tyrone Mings and Boubacar Kamara continue to sit out for Villa.
Aston Villa Predicted Lineup:
Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Maatsen, McGinn, Onana, Tielemans, Bailey, Rogers & Ollie Watkins.
West Ham United vs Aston Villa Prediction
This should be a fantastic curtain raiser to the new season for both teams, who will be seeing this game as a real yard stick as to their credentials for the campaign ahead. Aston Villa may feel a little undercooked coming into this one, with many of their players still finding their feet after Euro 2024 and West Ham could well capitalise, in front of their impassioned home support.
Prediction: West Ham to win the match – 6/4 (+150) – Rhino Bet.
West Ham United vs Aston Villa – The Ultimate Bet
West Ham to win and BTTS – 7/2 (+350) – Fitzdares
Both of these sides play their best stuff on the front foot and with the London Olympic Stadium sure to be rocking, an exciting contest looks to be in prospect, with West Ham ready to get their new er off to a winning start.
