Aston Villa are set to host West Ham in their fifth match of the English Premier League this season. Villa are presently ranked 18th in the league standings having won once and lost thrice in their last four matches. From their last six matches in all competitions, Villa have won thrice and lost thrice. The team has additionally won four times and lost twice in their last six home matches. Next opponents West Ham have won twice, drew once and lost once to rank ninth in the table standings. From their last six matches in all competitions, the Hammers won thrice, drew twice and lost once. The team also won four times, drew once and lost once in their last six away matches. From their last six head to head matches West Ham have won thrice, Villa once and two matches ended in draws.
While West Ham are presently playing a better quality of game compared to Aston Villa, the latter wll give them a run for their money. But the away team will still give the best shot for a victory or at least a draw.