Back in action again

Christmas is gone and football starts again. For today i have 2 matches.

Stoke - Aston Villa (Premier League)


I expect Stoke to win Aston Villa today. Stoke lost their last game against Man City and  this defeat ended the winning streak of four matches.Their home form this season is (4-2-2) and their home form against Aston Villa is (2-1-0) the last 3 years.Crouch is going to be in the starting line today and also Shawcross and Etherington is ready for the game. 
Aston Villa defence this year have lot of problems this year and their away form is (1-5-2). They lost their two last games against Liverpool and Arsenal. Hutton is missing todays while Bent,Heskey and Ireland are doubtful. We go for the home win (2.10) in this match 


Birmingham - West Ham (Championship)


Two of the champioship's promotion contenters will play today. Birmingham have 3 straight losts. Their home form is very good (6-3-0) which 6/9 of the matches ended under 2.5.Beausejour and Davies are missing while Ridgewell is ready to play.
West Ham won their last game against Burnley after two straight losses.Their away for is       (7-2-2) and is the best in the league.West Ham have a lot of players missing today. Reid,Baldock,Collison,Bentley and Teylor are missing. 
I expect a close game with not many chances for goal so we go for under 2.5 (1.75)