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The FA Cup is back in action with another round of matches this week as West Ham United take on Unai Emery's Aston Villa side in a crucial knockout encounter at Villa Park on Friday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Aston Villa vs West Ham United Preview
West Ham United are in 14th place in the Premier League standings and have not been at their best in recent weeks. The Hammers slumped to a 4-1 defeat against Manchester City in their previous game and will need to play out of their skins to bounce back this week.
Aston Villa, on the other hand, are in eighth place in the league table and have been inconsistent over the past year. The home side defeated Leicester City by a 2-1 scoreline last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
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Aston Villa vs West Ham United Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- West Ham United have a good historical record against Aston Villa and have won 45 out of the 121 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Aston Villa's 40 victories.
- Aston Villa have remained unbeaten in three of their last four matches in all competitions, with their only defeat during this period coming by a 3-0 margin against Newcastle United in the Premier League last month.
- West Ham United have lost each of their last two matches in all competitions and have conceded a total of nine goals in these matches, scoring only one goal in the process.
- Aston Villa have remained unbeaten in their last four matches against West Ham United in all competitions, with their previous such defeat by a 1-0 scoreline in August 2022.
Aston Villa vs West Ham United Prediction
Aston Villa have blown hot and cold so far this season and have a point to prove going into this game. Ollie Watkins and Leon Bailey can be lethal on their day and will look to make their mark this week.
West Ham United have endured a difficult Premier League campaign and will view the FA Cup as an opportunity to salvage the remainder of their season. Aston Villa are the better team, however, and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Aston Villa 2-1 West Ham United
Aston Villa vs West Ham United Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Aston Villa to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: West Ham United to score first - Yes
