The Premier League returns this weekend with an exciting clash as Unai Emery’s Aston Villa face a formidable Liverpool side at Anfield on Saturday. Both teams have been in excellent form this season and will be eager to secure a vital win in this crucial matchup.
Liverpool vs Aston Villa Preview
Aston Villa currently sit in sixth place in the Premier League standings, outperforming expectations this season. They are coming off a narrow 1-0 defeat to Club Brugge in the UEFA Champions League and will be eager to bounce back in their upcoming clash with Liverpool.
Liverpool, meanwhile, are leading the Premier League and have been in outstanding form over the past year. The Reds cruised to a 4-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen in their last match and will aim for a similar dominant performance against Aston Villa this weekend.
Liverpool vs Aston Villa Head-to-Head and Key Stats
- Liverpool hold a strong historical record against Aston Villa, winning 102 of the 203 encounters, while Aston Villa have secured 59 victories.
- In recent years, Liverpool have dominated this fixture at Anfield, winning five of their last six home matches against Villa in the Premier League, after previously managing just one win in six such games.
- Aston Villa have claimed six Premier League away victories against Liverpool—only Manchester United and Chelsea have done better. However, Villa have struggled when facing teams at the top of the table, losing 16 of their last 18 away matches in such situations, including their last nine.
Liverpool vs Aston Villa Betting Tips
- Tips 1: Liverpool to Win @1.48 odds
- Tips 2: Home over 1.5 goals@1.43odds
- Tips 3: Away team over 0.5 goals @1.51 odds
- Tips 4: Correct Score 3:1 @10.50 odds