West Ham vs. Aston Villa prediction, odds, time: 2024 Premier League picks for August 17 from proven expert

Westham United trying to end their recent all-time series drought when they host Aston Villa on Saturday in the 2024/25 English Premier League season opener for both clubs. West Ham have posted a record of 6-5-1 in their last twelve matches against Aston Villa, but are winless in the last three meetings between the teams. Last season the Hammers were beaten 4-1 on the road before battling to a 1-1 draw at home against the Lions. West Ham finished ninth in the Premier League in 2023/24 with a record of 14-10-14, while Aston Villa finished fourth with 20-8-10.

Kickoff at London Stadium is scheduled for 12:30 PM ET. The Hammers are +140 favorites (risk $100 to win $140) in the latest West Ham vs. Aston Villa odds, while the Lions are +165 underdogs. A 90 minute draw costs +270 and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before we make a choice between Aston Villa and West Ham, you should check out what proven SportsLine football insider Jon “Buckets” Eimer has to say.

Eimer is a high-volume gambler with a vast knowledge of leagues and players around the world. Since joining SportsLine, he has covered the English Premier League, Serie A, the FA Cup and more. In 2023 he was red hot, going 248-234-12 for a profit of $2,593 for $100 bettors. That included a record of 86-59-5 in the Premier League, good for a profit of $3,463.

Now Eimer has West Ham vs. Looking at Aston Villa from every angle and capturing his picks and Premier League predictions for 2024-2025. That’s possible head over to SportsLine now to see Eimer’s picks. Here are the betting odds and trends for Aston Villa vs. West Ham:

• West Ham vs Aston Villa moneyline: Hammers +140, Lions +165, draw +270
• West Ham vs. Aston Villa over/under: 2.5 goals
• Distribution West Ham vs. Aston Villa: Hammers -0.5 (+135)
• WH: The Hammers went 1-4-1 in their last six home games in 2023-2024
• AV: The Lions are winless in their last nine EPL road games against West Ham
• West Ham vs Aston Villa picks: View the choices here

Why you should support West Ham

The Hammers went on a 10-match unbeaten streak against Aston Villa before losing the first of their two meetings last season, with six wins and four draws. Winger Jarrod Bowen led West Ham in 2023/24 with 16 goals, including the team’s only goal in the setback against the Lions. The 27-year-old got off to a strong start last season as he scored eleven of his goals in his first seventeen games, never going back-to-back games without a goal in that period.

One of West Ham’s many off-season signings is a forward Niclas Fullkrugwho signed a four-year contract earlier this month after spending the previous thirteen campaigns in the German Bundesliga. The 31-year-old scored double figures in goals for the third consecutive season in the 2023/24 season and finished second on Borussia Dortmund with 12 in 29 games. Another powerful attacking weapon the Hammers have added is the 22-year-old Dutch winger Crysencio Summervillewho converted 19 times Leeds United from the latest EFL Championship campaign. See here which team you should choose.

Why you should support Aston Villa

Last season the Lions were one of the top scorers in the Premier League Ollie Watkinswho finished in fourth place with 19 games. The 28-year-old forward was also the best man in the league as he led all players with 13 assists, matching the total number of assists he collected during his first three seasons at Aston Villa. One of Watkins’ goals in 2023/24 was the win against West Ham.

Winger Leon Bailey also reached double figures last season, setting a career high with ten goals. The 27-year-old Jamaican, who also scored in the victory over the Hammers, has scored nine goals twice in his five seasons with Leverkusen of the German Bundesliga. Winger Jaden Philogene joins the Lions after making a team-high 12 appearances for Hull City of the EFL Championship in 2023-2024. See here which team you should choose.

How to watch West Ham vs. Aston Villa choices

Eimer has Aston Villa vs. West Ham broken down from every possible angle and leaning forward on the goal tally. He also has a few confident best bets, including one that offers a payout plus money, and offers a full overview of this match. He shares his 2024-2025 Premier League picks and analysis only at SportsLine.

So who will win West Ham vs. Aston Villa, and where is the betting value? Visit SportsLine now to see the Aston Villa vs. betting odds. West Ham have all the value, all from the football expert who was red hot in 2023and find out.

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