Aston Villa vs West Ham - The Predictions

Gabriel Agbonlahor is a major doubt for Villa after suffering a hamstring injury against Everton last week. Emile Heskey however could return. Heskey was injured in the same England game as Carlton Cole who is still out for West Ham.

The official West Ham site says Zola will 'hope' to welcome back Kovac from a thigh injury and that Parker's fitness will be assessed today. Spector is still ruled out after suffering concussion against Sunderland.


Lawro says that despite Villa's recent poor form they should be good enough to beat a West Ham team down to the bare bones.

Lawro predicts a 2-0 West Ham loss


Sky say that Villa have not won in their last seven games in the Premier League. They say both teams will be eager to win. Villa are desperate to beat Everton to fifth place in the league and West Ham are battling for seventh. However Sky think Villa will have enough to beat West Ham.

Sky predicts a 2-0 West Ham loss

Setanta predict a 2-0 West Ham loss