Preview: West Ham United vs. Aston Villa

LONDON (Interstat) — A surging Aston Villa side will look to extend its winning run when it visits a West Ham United team seeking consistency in a Premier League clash Sunday at London Stadium.

Villa enters the match in formidable form, having won seven consecutive matches across all competitions. Their latest victory was a 2-1 result against Basel in a UEFA Europa League contest on Thursday. The streak includes impressive league wins over Arsenal and Manchester City, showcasing their credentials as top-four contenders.

In contrast, West Ham’s recent path has been uneven. The Hammers are winless in their last three league outings, including a 1-1 draw with Brighton & Hove Albion last Sunday and a 2-0 loss to Liverpool prior to that. Their last victory came on Nov. 8, a 3-2 win over Burnley.

The statistical service Interstat projects a 2-1 victory for the visiting Villans, a forecast aligned with their current momentum. Villa’s attack has been potent, scoring two or more goals in six of their last seven wins.

This match presents a pivotal moment for both clubs’ December campaigns. For Villa, it is an opportunity to solidify their standing before a brutal festive fixture list that sees them face Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal in quick succession later this month.

For West Ham, the game is a chance to halt their slide and gain momentum ahead of their own daunting trip to Manchester City next Saturday. Manager David Moyes will demand a more resilient defensive display against a confident Villa frontline.

Aston Villa won the earlier meeting this season, a 1-0 victory at Villa Park in August. Sunday’s rematch will test whether West Ham can avenge that result or if Villa’s hot streak will continue unabated.

Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. local time (1400 GMT).

Upcoming Fixtures: Following Sunday’s match, Aston Villa hosts Manchester United on Dec. 21. West Ham travels to face Manchester City on Dec. 20.