The English giants Liverpool are among the strongest candidates this season in the English Premier League. Although Jurgen Klopp left the club, his successor Arne Slot is taking Liverpool correctly. With 15 points in 10 matches, Liverpool stand at the top of the table with two points ahead of Man City. Additionally, Liverpool are among the six teams that have not lost any of their games in the UEFA Champions League this season.
Following their dominating win against Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League, Liverpool are all set to welcome Aston Villa tonight in the Premier League. Aston Villa suffered a defeat in their last game in the UCL and are also winless in their last two league matches. Let’s see how they can do tonight against Liverpool at Anfield.
Stats & Facts
- Liverpool have won five of their previous six home meetings with Aston Villa in the Premier League. The remaining match ended in a draw.
- Aston Villa have won six away league matches against Liverpool – only Manchester United and Chelsea won more than the Villans.
- Despite conceding the goal first in their last two league matches, Liverpool did not lose in those games.
- Aston Villa lost their last game against Tottenham Hotspur. They have not lost two consecutive league matches in the league since 2023.
- A defeat against Liverpool tonight would see Aston Villa losing three games in a row across all competitions.
Team News
Liverpool are still without Harvey Elliott, Federico Chiesa, Alisson Becker, and Diogo Jota due to their injuries. But Arne Slot expecting them after the international break.
Darwin Nunez will likely to start tonight at the center of the attack with Mo Salah and Luis Diaz in two flanks. Dominic Szloboszlai is also the favorite to replace Curtis Jones in the midfield.
As for Aston Villa, Matty Cash and Ross Barkley missed the Champions League clash due to injuries. They have not recovered yet and will be out of the squad ahead of tonight’s game. However, Pau Torres is likely to start tonight instead of captain Mings.
Possible Lineup for Liverpool:
Kelleher; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz; Nunez
Possible Lineup for Aston Villa:
Martinez; Konsa, Torres, Carlos, Digne; Onana, Tielemans; McGinn, Rogers, Ramsey; Watkins
Prediction: Liverpool 2-0 Aston Villa
This Liverpool have been flying under Arne Slot. They became one of the favorites both in the Premier League and Champions League. Luis Diaz, Mo Salah, and other forwards are regularly getting goals. That is why it should not be difficult for Liverpool to find the net.
Meanwhile, Villa’s defensive vulnerability has been evident in their last two games in the Champions League and Premier League. It will be a challenging game for them to stop Liverpool’s repeated attacks.
Betfair Odds
Liverpool: 1.45
Draw: 5.09
Aston Villa: 7.00
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