West Ham vs Aston Villa: H2H Stats and Match Prediction
West Ham United and Aston Villa are set to lock horns once again in what promises to be an intriguing clash between two Premier League sides with rich histories. As they prepare to renew their rivalry on the pitch, let's delve into their head-to-head statistics and try to predict the outcome of their upcoming encounter on March 17, 2024.
In the 38 matches these two teams have played against each other, West Ham has emerged victorious 12 times, while Aston Villa has secured 10 wins. The remaining 16 matches ended in draws, highlighting the closely contested nature of their encounters over the years.
On average, both teams have scored 2.45 goals per match when facing each other, suggesting that spectators can expect an exciting contest with plenty of goalmouth action.
Analyzing their current form in the ongoing season, West Ham has been finding the back of the net with an average of 1.74 goals per match. Furthermore, when playing at home, they have been particularly prolific, with 85% of their matches witnessing over 1.5 goals scored by either team.
On the other hand, Aston Villa has been slightly more potent in front of goal, averaging 2.08 goals per match in the 2024 season. Their away record also showcases their attacking prowess, with 80% of their matches on the road seeing over 1.5 goals scored.
Moreover, 60% of Aston Villa's away matches have witnessed over 2.5 goals, indicating their ability to produce high-scoring affairs even on unfamiliar turf.
Taking all these statistics into account, it's evident that both West Ham and Aston Villa possess attacking threats capable of breaching each other's defenses. With both teams likely to adopt an attacking approach, we can anticipate an entertaining encounter with goals on the cards.
However, considering West Ham's strong home record and their ability to score consistently at their own turf, they might hold a slight advantage heading into this fixture. Aston Villa, though formidable, might find it challenging to contain West Ham's attacking prowess, especially in front of their home crowd.
Therefore, based on the analysis of their head-to-head statistics and current form, a narrow victory for West Ham United seems like the most probable outcome. Nevertheless, football is unpredictable, and anything can happen on match day, so fans can expect an exciting battle between these two sides.
Direct Matches:
- 03.03.24 Premier League Aston Villa West Ham 2 : 2
- 10.12.23 Premier League West Ham Aston Villa 1 : 1
- 19.08.23 Premier League Aston Villa West Ham 2 : 0
- 18.03.23 Premier League Aston Villa West Ham 2 : 1
- 31.10.22 Premier League West Ham Aston Villa 3 : 1
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