Liverpool vs Aston Villa Preview, Forecasts, and Top Wagers
SATURDAY NIGHT SHOWDOWN
Liverpool hosts Aston Villa in the Premier League this weekend. The Reds are sitting pretty at the top of the table, whereas Unai Emery's side has lost three straight games. Liverpool has scored ten goals in the last four encounters with Villa.
Mersey Magic
Liverpool's domination in the league is unrivaled. They've won eight out of ten league matches and are on a four-game winning streak in the Champions League. They created an outstanding comeback from a 2-1 deficit against Arsenal recently, then secured two wins over Brighton in the Carabao Cup and the league. They thrashed Bayer Leverkusen 4-0 in their latest game, scoring four goals in the final 30 minutes.
Best Bet: Premier League
Team News
Manager Arne Slot will likely be missing four injured players, including Alisson, Harvey Elliott, Diogo Jota, and Federico Chiesa for this match. However, some rotation is possible in other areas, with players like Dominik Szoboszlai, Darwin Nunez, and Andy Robertson pushing for starting spots. Luis Diaz's hat-trick performance in the midweek game could see him keep his place as the central striker.
Mo on the Prowl
Liverpool will be aiming for nothing less than a win. They'll take the game to Villa but remain cautious of counter-attacks. Their objective is to score early, control spaces, and neutralize threats from Villa's forward players such as Ollie Watkins.
Claret and Blue Struggles
Villa were undefeated in 11 matches before they lost the last three. They had a six-game winning streak, including a 1-0 victory over Bayern Munich. However, recently, they've conceded seven goals in their last three matches.
Team News
Unai Emery will be without Ross Barkley and Matty Cash for this match. Ezri Konsa is likely to fill in at right-back, with Lucas Digne and Pau Torres returning to defense. Amadou Onana could replace Boubacar Kamara in midfield.
A Villa Draw would be Fine
Villa is looking to end their losing streak and might be content with a draw at Anfield. They can play either defensively or with a possession-based approach, but they are expected to adopt a more cautious game plan here to contain Liverpool's dynamic attack.
Key Stats
Liverpool: Losing only two of the last 53 home EPL matches, scoring 37 goals in 16 matches this season, and Mohamed Salah's seven goals.
Aston Villa: Losing the last three games after going 11 unbeaten, conceding 28 goals in the last 18 matches.
Best Bet: Liverpool win and both teams to score at 2.65
Alternate Bet: Liverpool win and Salah to score anytime at 2.58
Goalscorer Tip: Mo Salah to score first or last in the match at 2.80
James's Take
James O'Connor, a football analyst, provides insights on both teams. He holds a UEFA A coaching license and has previously worked for several clubs in analysis roles. You can follow James on Twitter: @footy_analysis
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- Liverpool's Premier League fixture against Aston Villa this weekend is highly anticipated, with the Reds aiming to extend their four-game winning streak in the Champions League.
- In the Premier League, Liverpool have won eight out of ten matches so far and are on a four-game winning streak in the Champions League.
- Despite the absence of four injured players, Liverpool has a strong squad with players like Dominik Szoboszlai, Darwin Nunez, and Andy Robertson pushing for starting spots.
- Aston Villa, who were undefeated in 11 matches before their recent losing streak, will be looking to end that streak against Liverpool.
- Villa might adopt a more cautious game plan to contain Liverpool's dynamic attack, but could be content with a draw at Anfield.
- With seven goals in the Premier League and seven goals against Liverpool in the last four encounters, Mohamed Salah presents a strong goalscorer tip for this match, either to score first or last in the game.
