West Ham attempt to end their recent drought in the all-time series when they host Aston Villa on Saturday in the 2024-25 English Premier League season opener for both clubs. West Ham have posted a 6-5-1 record in their last 12 matchups against Aston Villa but are winless in the last three meetings between the teams. Last season, the Hammers were defeated 4-1 on the road before battling the Lions to a 1-1 draw at home. West Ham finished ninth in the Premier League table in 2023-24 with a 14-10-14 record, while Aston Villa went 20-8-10 to place fourth. 

Kickoff at London Stadium is set for 12:30 p.m. ET. The Hammers are +150 favorites (risk $100 to win $150) in the latest West Ham vs. Aston Villa odds via SportsLine consensus, while the Lions are +165 underdogs. A 90-minute draw is priced at +250 and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5  (For more soccer coverage, click here).

Before you lock in your Aston Villa vs. West Ham picks or 2024-25 English Premier League predictions, you need to see what soccer bettor Jon "Buckets" Eimer has to say.

Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Since joining SportsLine, he has covered the English Premier League, Serie A, the FA Cup and much more. The Indiana-based handicapper compiled a winning record of 260-133-1 with over 90 units of profit for his community on various platforms over a recent two-month stretch.

Eimer knows West Ham recorded a 10-game unbeaten streak against Aston Villa before losing the first of their two meetings last season, posting six wins and four draws. Winger Jarrod Bowen led the Hammers in 2023-24 with 16 goals, including the team's lone tally in the setback versus the Lions. One of West Ham's many offseason additions is German forward Niclas Fullkrug, who scored 12 goals for Borussia Dortmund of the Bundesliga last campaign.

The expert also has taken into account that Aston Villa had one of the top goal scorers in the Premier League last season in Ollie Watkins, who tied for fourth place with 19 tallies. The 28-year-old forward also was the best set-up man in the league as he led all players with 13 assists, matching his total over his first three campaigns with the Lions. Winger Leon Bailey set a career high with 10 tallies in 2023-24 and, along with Watkins, converted in the victory against West Ham.

For Saturday, Eimer has taken an in-depth look at the West Ham vs. Aston Villa matchup and is leaning Over on the goal total. He also has released a pair of confident best bets, including one that offers a plus-money payout, and is offering a full breakdown of this 2024-25 Premier League match. You ABSOLUTELY need to see his picks and analysis before making any selections of your own.

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