Premier League, Saturday, 17.08.2024 at 18:30
The Premier League is back and offers us a game on Saturday evening that has the potential to be a cracker on many levels.
On the one hand, the Hammers are the Villans’ opponents to fear. Their record in recent years speaks volumes. On the other hand, the Londoners are looking for an identity.
In any case, my West Ham Aston Villa betting tip predicts a lively game with a slight advantage for the Londoners
It’s been another chaotic summer in the east of the English capital. Something you don’t usually see from the Irons.
Not only did they have to find a replacement for David Moyes, who retired at the end of the season,
The club was also active on the transfer market. Two central defenders arrived in the shape of Jean-Clair Todibo and Max Kilman.
The signings of Niclas Füllkrug and Championship shooting star Crysencio Summerville should strengthen the offense
They could do with a breath of fresh air anyway. The Hammers have won just four of their 19 Premier League games in 2024 (7U, 8N).
In a way, that also applies to the visitors. Even though they played fantastically last year and reached the Champions League. They have not won in four matches (2U, 2N).
However, the chances of them breaking this streak, which is the longest since Unai Emery took charge, are not so good.
Before kick-off, the bookmakers we tested in the West Ham Aston Villa betting tip do not predict a clear favorite
But why is that? Well, I think it’s partly due to the timing of this game. First matchdays are always difficult to predict.
Both teams have not exactly covered themselves in glory here in the recent past.
The Villans have lost each of their last three opening games, conceding a total of ten goals in the process
The Hammers, on the other hand, have only managed one positive result in their last eight league starts (1U, 6N). In fact, no team has failed to start the new season as often (15N).
So what you can do for your West Ham Aston Villa betting tip: Pick a favorite and venture a draw no-bet prediction.
In any case, the head-to-head comparison would speak in favor of the Irons. After all, they have not lost to this opponent in front of a home crowd since 2011 (4S, 5U).
In particular, the Londoners have often managed to get off to a good start. They have scored the first goal in six of the past eight matches
So this time too? The bookmakers at Tipwin are optimistic about this in their West Ham Aston Villa betting tip, with odds of just over 1.80 if they score first.
But the Villans are also likely to have their moments going forward. The Hammers have not kept a clean sheet in 18 games
So I’m expecting a lively game that will have little to do with feeling out. New coach Julen Lopetegui knows his counterpart well.
The Hammers coach has only lost once in the coaches’ duel (3S, 3U). I also believe that the visitors’ run of form is over.
Therefore, my West Ham Aston Villa tip is: The Irons will win at least one half
