{"id":145425,"date":"2023-10-20T19:02:25","date_gmt":"2023-10-20T16:02:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/?p=145425"},"modified":"2023-10-22T21:22:30","modified_gmt":"2023-10-22T18:22:30","slug":"aston-villa-vs-west-ham-predictions-kudus-watkins-on-target","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/aston-villa-vs-west-ham-predictions-kudus-watkins-on-target\/","title":{"rendered":"Aston Villa vs West Ham predictions: Kudus, Watkins on target"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fans will be greeted to an exciting match between Aston Villa vs West Ham at the Villa Park on Sunday in the Premier League<\/a>. Kick-off is scheduled at 16:30 BST, 22 October 2023.<\/p>\n

Unai Emery's Villa side played a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers just before the international break, the stalemate halted the team's two-match winning run but they have a chance at home to win again to continue their good start to the season.<\/p>\n

While the Hammers earned a 2-2 draw at home against high-flying Newcastle with Mohammed Kudus<\/a> ensuring West Ham avoided defeat in the 89th minute.<\/p>\n

Aston Villa go into the weekend only four points off the top of the table in fifth while the Hammers are in 7th place with six points adrift of top spot.<\/p>\n

Aston Villa vs West Ham team news<\/h2>\n

Alex Moreno is closing in on a return from a hamstring injury, as he eyes his first Premier League minutes of the season, but Tyrone Mings and Emi Buendia remain doubtful.<\/p>\n

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Tim Iroegbunam and Jacob Ramsey have had to endure an injury-hit season so far and that could continue this weekend, with both players still a doubt for this game.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, West Ham have James Ward-Prowse fresh after he once again missed out on an England call-up, while Ben Johnson is closing in on a return from a groin injury.<\/p>\n

Aaron Cresswell is still on the sidelines, having been kept out of action so far this season with a hamstring problem. Also in doubt is Ben Johnson who has played only one game this season due to injuries.<\/p>\n

Aston Villa vs West Ham probable lineups<\/h2>\n

Aston Villa<\/h3>\n

Emiliano Martinez (GK); Matty Cash, Ezri Konsa, Pau Torres, Lucas Digne; John McGinn, Boubacar Kamara, Douglas Luiz, Nicolo Zaniolo; Moussa Diaby, Ollie Watkins.<\/p>\n

West Ham<\/h3>\n

Alphonso Areola (GK); Emerson Palmieri, Nayef Aguerd, Kurt Zouma, Vladimir Coufal; Tomas Soucek, Edson Alvarez, James Ward-Prowse; Lucas Paqueta, Jarrod Bowen, Michail Antonio.<\/p>\n

Aston Villa vs West Ham confirmed lineups<\/h2>\n

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Emiliano Martinez<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Matty Cash<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Ezri Konsa<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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14<\/div>\n
Pau Torres<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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12<\/div>\n
Lucas Digne<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Nicolo Zaniolo<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Boubacar Kamara<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Douglas Luiz<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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John McGinn<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Moussa Diaby<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Ollie Watkins<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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