With Jarrod Bowen sidelined due to injury, the creative and attacking responsibilities for West Ham will heavily fall on Mohammed Kudus. The Ghanaian has been in impressive form, averaging a robust 3.34 shots per 90 minutes.

Kudus has managed to record multiple attempts in 6 of his last 7 matches, totalling an impressive 19 shots during this period. His willingness to take on defenders, shoot from range, and make late runs into the box make him a consistent threat.

Against an Aston Villa defence that has struggled to keep clean sheets recently, Kudus will likely have several opportunities to test the goalkeeper.

Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers is another reliable pick in the shots market. Averaging 1.99 shots per 90 minutes, the Villa attacker has consistently looked for goal-scoring opportunities.

Over his last 7 games, Rogers has recorded multiple attempts 5 times, tallying 16 total shots during this stretch. His ability to cut inside and take on defenders makes him a consistent contributor to the team’s shot count.

Facing a West Ham side that has conceded heavily in recent matches, Rogers is likely to find space to operate and take a few attempts.

At 1.83, Tomas Soucek represents excellent value in the shots market. The Czech midfielder is a consistent attacking threat for West Ham, especially with his aerial ability and late runs into the box.

Soucek averages 2.23 shots per 90 minutes and has taken 17 attempts in his last 8 matches. Impressively, he has registered 2 or more shots in 4 of his last 5 outings, further underlining his importance to West Ham’s attacking play.

With his side averaging 14.5 shots per game, Soucek is likely to have opportunities to get into scoring positions, either through set pieces or open play.

Matty Cash’s aggressive defensive style makes him a solid option in the fouls market. The Aston Villa full-back has committed fouls in 7 of his last 8 matches, with a total of 12 fouls during this period.

Cash averages 1.48 fouls per 90 minutes and will be tasked with containing Mohammed Kudus, West Ham’s most dangerous attacking threat in this fixture. Kudus’ dribbling ability and tendency to draw fouls make this a likely scenario for Cash to commit at least 1 foul.

Aston Villa have been in decent form, winning 5 of their last 8 matches. They’ve been particularly strong at home, where their attacking players thrive under Unai Emery’s guidance.

In contrast, West Ham have struggled in recent weeks, losing 4 of their last 8 games to Liverpool, Manchester City, Arsenal, and Leicester. These losses have highlighted defensive vulnerabilities, with the Hammers conceding a whopping 17 goals in those 4 matches.

Historically, Villa have dominated this fixture, remaining unbeaten in their last 4 meetings with West Ham and winning all of them. Given their current form and West Ham’s defensive frailties, backing Villa to win at odds of 1.67 appears to be a strong and logical choice.

Tomas Soucek’s recent disciplinary record makes him a strong candidate in the fouls market. The West Ham midfielder has committed multiple fouls in 4 of his last 5 matches, totalling 12 fouls during this stretch. While his season average is 1.63 fouls per 90 minutes, his recent form suggests an increased likelihood of fouling in this game.

Against an energetic Villa midfield, Soucek may struggle to keep up, leading to more fouls in his defensive efforts. At odds of 1.80, backing him to commit at least 2 fouls is an appealing option.

Morgan Rogers has shown an improved ability to hit the target recently. While his season average is 0.52 shots on target per 90 minutes, the Villa forward has managed to hit the target in 4 of his last 7 starts. Having missed last weekend’s game due to suspension, Rogers will return fresher and eager to make an impact.

Facing a leaky West Ham defence, he should have opportunities to test the goalkeeper.

Mohammed Kudus is expected to play a key role for West Ham in Jarrod Bowen’s absence, and his ability to hit the target makes him an attractive pick here. The Ghanaian averages 1.07 shots on target per 90 minutes and has hit the target in 4 of his last 7 games.

Known for his powerful and accurate shooting from distance, Kudus will look to take advantage of any space afforded to him by Villa’s defence. With the added responsibility of being West Ham’s primary attacking outlet, Kudus should see plenty of the ball in advanced positions.

At odds of 1.83, backing him to register at least 1 shot on target is a healthy bet.