Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026
Kick-off Time: 14:15 GMT / 16:15 (Local)
Venue: Villa Park, Birmingham
Referee: Paul Tierney
Where to Watch Online & TV
- United Kingdom: Sky Sports Premier League / Sky Sports Ultra HDR
- United States: Peacock Premium
- Australia: Stan Sport
- Canada: FuboTV Canada
- Global: 20Bet Live Tracker (Featuring real-time visualizers and in-play statistics)
H2H Statistics & Form Analysis
- Dominant Villa: Aston Villa is unbeaten in their last seven Premier League meetings against West Ham (4 wins, 3 draws).
- Recent Meeting: The reverse fixture in December 2025 was a thriller, with Villa securing a 3-2 away win.
- The “BTTS” Trend: Both teams have found the net in each of the last seven head-to-head encounters.
- Current Form: * Aston Villa: Recently boosted by a 2-0 Europa League win over Lille, but they have lost three of their last five in the league.
- West Ham: Showing signs of a “Great Escape” under Nuno Espírito Santo, holding Manchester City to a 1-1 draw last week.
Predicted Starting Lineups
Aston Villa (4-2-3-1): Martínez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne; Onana, Barkley; McGinn, Rogers, Sancho; Watkins.
- Missing: Boubacar Kamara, Youri Tielemans (Injury).
- Doubt: Emiliano Buendía.
West Ham (3-4-3): Hermansen; Todibo, Mavropanos, Disasi; Wan-Bissaka, Soucek, Fernandes, Diouf; Bowen, Castellanos, Traoré.
- Missing: Crysencio Summerville (Calf injury).
BetVisionOw Expert Tips (Odds via 20Bet)
| Market | Selection | Odds (Approx.) |
| Match Result | Aston Villa Win (1) | 1.95 |
| GG/NG (BTTS) | GG (Both Teams to Score) | 1.67 |
| Over/Under 2.5 | Over 2.5 Goals | 1.75 |
| 20Bet Special | John McGinn 1+ Shot on Target | 1.80 |
The “GG” (Goal-Goal) Tip: Both Teams to Score (YES)
This is the most consistent trend in this fixture. Villa has conceded 10 goals in their last four league games, while West Ham has scored in 9 out of their last 10 matches. At 1.67 on 20Bet, this is a strong foundation for any parlay.
Over/Under Analysis: Over 2.5 Goals
Despite both teams occasionally showing defensive grit, the stakes are too high for a cagey affair. Villa needs the win for the Top 4, and West Ham cannot afford to sit back in the relegation zone. Expect an open game similar to their 3-2 result earlier this season.
The 20Bet “Value” Prediction: 2-1 Home Win
While West Ham is resilient, Villa Park remains a fortress. The return of John McGinn and the quality of Ollie Watkins should be enough to edge past the Hammers’ leaky defense (55 goals conceded this season).
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