West Ham secured their Premier League status last time out and now it's Aston Villa's turn.
A hard-fought 1-0 win over Arsenal has given the Villans hope, moving them out of the relegation zone for the first time since March.
Watford and Bournemouth will be hoping Villa slip up, and could well do against a Hammers side who are showing a much-needed solidity during the run-in.
Date, time and venue
West Ham vs Aston Villa is scheduled for a 4pm BST kick-off on Sunday, July 26, 2020.
The match will be behind closed doors at the London Stadium with no fans due to be present due to government guidelines regarding coronavirus.
How to watch
TV channel: The match will be televised live on BT Sport 1 and BT Sport Ultimate, with coverage starting from 3pm.
Live stream: BT Sport subscribers will be able to stream the match online via the video player and the BT Sport app.
Team news
Jarrod Bowen and Aaron Cresswell will both be assessed ahead of kick-off after picking up knocks.
Ryan Fredericks is unlikely to feature due to a calf strain, while Robert Snodgrass has been ruled out.
Ahmed El Modhamady has been ruled out after picking up a thigh injury. He joins long-term absentees Wesley and Thomas Heaton on the sidelines.
Neil Taylor is not expected to recover from a hamstring injury.
Prediction: West Ham 1-2 Aston Villa
West Ham are on their best run of form since the beginning of the season but Aston Villa proved against Arsenal that they are up for the fight.
I expect Villa to earn the result needed to secure their survival.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
West Ham and Aston Villa have played each other 121 times, with the Hammers edging it with 40 wins to Villa's 38.
They have only faced off 11 times over the past decade, with West Ham boasting the superior recent record.
Betting odds and tips
- West Ham to win: 2/1
- Aston Villa to win: 13/10
- Draw: 13/5
- Michail Antonio to score first: 6/1
- Trezeguet to score: 12/5
Odds courtesy of Betfair Exchange. Click here to find out more.
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