West Ham are looking for a response when Graham Potter takes his side to Aston Villa in the Premier League.
Potter lost his first game in charge of the Hammers to Villa in the FA Cup earlier this month and was dealt another setback last time out.
The Irons lost 2-0 to Crystal Palace last weekend to underline the size of the challenge that awaits the former Chelsea manager.
Villa striker Jhon Duran is set to be a talking point, too. West Ham have renewed their interest in the Colombia international, having tried to sign him last summer.
Unai Emery’s side lost 1-0 away at Monaco in the Champions League on Tuesday night but sit eighth in the Premier League table and will hope to make in-roads towards the top five.
Here’s everything you need to know about the game.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Aston Villa vs West Ham is scheduled for a 4.30pm GMT kick-off time on Sunday , January 26, 2025.
Villa Park in Birmingham will host.
Where to watch Aston Villa vs West Ham
TV channel: The game will be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR.
Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch on a live stream via the Sky Go app.
Aston Villa vs West Ham team news
Aston Villa XI: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne, Tielemans, Kamara, Bailey, Rogers, Ramsey, Watkins
Subs: Olsen, Zych, McGinn, Duran, Buendia, Garcia, Malen, Maatsen, Bogarde
West Ham XI: Areola, Coufal, Kilman, Cresswell, Wan-Bissaka, Alvarez, Soler, Emerson, Paqueta, Soucek, Kudus
Subs: Fabianski, Foderingham, Guilherme, Ings, Rodriguez, Irving, Casey, Scarles, Orford
Aston Villa vs West Ham prediction
Though there have been small signs of life for West Ham under Potter, this looks too difficult a challenge.
Aston Villa to win, 2-0.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Aston Villa wins: 41
Draws: 36
West Ham wins: 45
Aston Villa vs West Ham latest odds
Aston Villa to win: 11/20
Draw: 10/3
West Ham to win: 5/1
Odds via Betfair and subject to change.
