Aston Villa vs West Ham Betting Tips: Latest odds, team news, preview and predictions

Manuel Pellegrini's side have won three of their last four away games in the Premier League and our tipster is backing them to extend that run

West Ham can move up to third in the Premier League with a win at newly-promoted Aston Villa on Monday night.

The Hammers took seven points from their first four games, their best return after this stage since 2012, and will fancy their chances of victory against a Villa side that has already lost three times this season.

Aston Villa vs West Ham latest odds

Indeed, bet365 make West Ham slight 8/5 (2.60) favourites to win at Villa Park for the first time in three visits since a 2-0 victory there in 2014.

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Dean Smith’s men came into the Premier League full of optimism after spending big in the summer and are 13/8 (2.63) to get their season back on track with a win. The draw is a 5/2 (3.50) shot.

Aston Villa vs West Ham team news

West Ham have no new injury concerns coming into this match, although Manuel Lanzini could be rotated after playing for Argentina in Texas just five days ago. Sebastien Haller will hope to add to the three goals he has already scored this season.

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Jonathan Kodjia is out for Aston Villa with a fractured cheekbone. Trezeguet and James Chester are also out but Matt Targett could make his first Premier League appearance of the season.

Aston Villa vs West Ham preview

After a barren run saw them go winless for eight games away from the London Stadium, West Ham have won three of their last four on the road.

Manuel Pellegrini led his side to a 3-1 win at struggling Watford in their last away fixture and with Aston Villa in a similar predicament, the Argentine will be out to claim another victory.

Villa had just the ninth-best home record in the Championship last season, taking 41 points in total, and lost at in front of their own fans against Bournemouth earlier this term.

Aston Villa vs West Ham tips and predictions

Only two non-top six sides won more away games than West Ham last season and their current good form on the road makes the 8/5 (2.60) quote on a Hammers victory from bet365 worthy of selection on Monday night.

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.