West Ham United are winless in six meetings with Aston Villa, their longest such streak since 2009,
The Villans are seeking back-to-back victories over the Hammers in East London for the first time in 29 years.
West Ham vs Aston Villa preview
Will Aston Villa's remarkable form continue? After failing to win any of their first five Premier League matches this season, the Claret and Blue Army have subsequently claimed victory from nine out of ten, the first team in the 137 year history of the Football League to do so. Last weekend, Unai Emery's team beat league-leaders Arsenal 2-1 at Villa Park, Emi Buendía lashing home with the last kick of the afternoon, sparking wild scenes of celebration in the Holte End and beyond. This moved the Villans just three points adrift the leaders, so could they really be in the title race?
Well, since then, the Villans have also made it five wins out of six in the Europa League, beating Basel 2-1 on Thursday; Evann Guessand and Youri Tielemans on target at St. Jakob-Park. This leaves them third in the table so, with games against Fenerbahçe and RB Salzburg to come, Villa are very much on course to reach the round of 16. That was their eighth successive victory across all competitions, the club's longest sequence as a top-flight outfit since 1914, so will they win again in East London?
As for West Ham United, while the away side have won nine of their last ten in the Premier League, you have to go back to Boxing Day for their ninth most-recent win ago. On the flip side, Nuno Espírito Santo's side have lost just one of their last six, enjoying back-to-back home wins over Newcastle and Burnley to start November, before drawing three of four outings subsequently.
Last Sunday, the Irons were extremely frustrated not to beat Brighton in Sussex, Jarrod Bowen essentially tackling home the opener, only for the Seagulls to equalise in injury time. This followed on from draws with Bournemouth and Manchester United, meaning West Ham remain in the relegation zone, two points from safety. With a trip to Manchester City next on the agenda, the tough fixtures keep on coming for Nuno and his team, with Aston Villa massive favourites to win this one.
West Ham United vs Aston Villa head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 123.
- West Ham United Wins: 45. Draws: 37. Aston Villa Wins: 41.
West Ham team news
Unlike their visitors, Nuno Espírito Santo has had a week to prepare for this one, so could that be an advantage?
He switched to a back three at Brighton, featuring Crysencio Summerville in attack, but will a natural centre-forward, namely Niclas Füllkrug or Callum Wilson, return for this one?
Guido Rodríguez was also a surprise starter in Sussex, but at least one of Soungoutou Magassa, Freddie Potts or Tomáš Souček is expected to be recalled in midfield.
West Ham United predicted lineup vs Aston Villa: (5-3-2): Areola; Wan-Bissaka, Todibo, Kilman, Mavropanos, Diouf; Potts, Fernandes, Paquetá; Bowen, Wilson.
West Ham player to watch vs Aston Villa
Jarrod Bowen bagged his 60th Premier League goals last weekend, eight behind Michail Antonio's competition record for the club, netting five times in his career against Aston Villa, so can he increase both tallies?
Aston Villa team news
Unai Emery rotated his team against Basel, Marco Bizot, Victor Lindelöf, Lamare Bogarde, Evann Guessand and Jadon Sancho among those starting, hoping his stars will be fresh for this one.
Emi Buendía's last-gasp winner against Arsenal should earn him a start, with Boubacar Kamara, John McGinn, Morgan Rogers and Youri Tielemans, a scorer off the bench at St. Jakob-Park in mid-week, all set to be back in the lineup.
Aston Villa predicted lineup vs West Ham United: (4-3-3): Martínez; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne; Kamara, Tielemans, McGinn; Buendía, Rogers, Watkins.
Aston Villa player to watch vs West Ham
Ollie Watkins has only three goals to his name this season, but has bagged four in his last nine league meetings with West Ham, so can he fire his team to victory in East London?
West Ham United vs Aston Villa prediction
As outlined throughout, we cannot see beyond an Aston Villa victory. The Thursday night European fixture may be a hinderance, but they should still be too strong: West Ham United 0-2 Aston Villa.
West Ham vs Aston Villa FAQs - Premier League
How to watch West Ham United vs Aston Villa in the Premier League on TV channel?
West Ham United vs Aston Villa in the Premier League will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: Sky Sports Tennis.
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: Fubo Sports Network 5 Canada
How to watch West Ham United vs Aston Villa in the Premier League on live streaming?
West Ham United vs Aston Villa in the Premier League will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: SkyGo & NOW TV.
- USA: Peacock
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What is the date and kick-off time for West Ham United vs Aston Villa in the Premier League?
West Ham United vs Aston Villa takes place on Sunday 14 December 2025, with kick off at 14:00 (GMT), 9:00 (ET) & 6:00 (PT).