Liverpool vs Aston Villa kick-off, date & TV info
Date Saturday, November 1
Kick-off 8pm
Venue Anfield, Liverpool
Competition Premier League
TV TNT Sports 1
Liverpool will be hoping that a start of a new month will bring about a change of fortunes as they bid to snap a run of four straight Premier League defeats against Aston Villa at Anfield.
The Reds look a shadow of last season’s champions and may not get much sympathy from the Villans, who are on four-game winning streak in the top-flight and chasing a first win at Anfield since 2014.
Liverpool vs Aston Villa betting tips & predictions
Best bet
Aston Villa or draw double chance
1pt 6-5 bet365
Player goalscorer
Mohamed Salah anytime goalscorer
29-20 Coral, Ladbrokes
Longshot
Both teams to score & draw
9-2 Hills
Liverpool vs Aston Villa preview
It now reads six defeats in seven for Premier League champions Liverpool after manager Arne Slot chose to rest key players in the EFL Cup against Crystal Palace in midweek, and the pressure is on to seek some solace at home to an Aston Villa side who have their tails up.
The Reds have lost four straight Premier League matches to fall seven points off the title pace and plenty of criticism was thrown Slot’s way after his young team suffered a 3-0 defeat in the last 16 of the EFL Cup at home to Palace on Wednesday.
Influential figures Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, Mohamed Salah, Florian Wirtz, Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai were among those left out but it could have been an opportunity to bolster confidence and instead Liverpool have come under even greater scrutiny.
Injuries are not helping matters and a quick glance at the bench will show that there is little in terms of impact if they are in need of that spark in a tight affair.
With Salah failing to fire and the Reds looking especially disjointed defensively – they have conceded 14 goals in nine league games – it is hard to see the tide turning soon and Villa should be filled with optimism.
It was a tough start to the season for Unai Emery’s side but four straight wins, including a dogged defensive display in last weekend’s 1-0 win at home to Manchester City, have moved them level on points with Liverpool.
Villa won 2-1 at Tottenham in their last away league fixture and, virtually at full strength, they have the resources to further dampen the mood on Merseyside.
Emery’s attacking players Ollie Watkins and Morgan Rogers should relish a test against the rusty Reds, who are lacking cohesion and looked like they could concede almost every time Brentford broke forward in last weekend’s dismal 3-2 defeat.
Salah out to enhance fine record against Villa
For his impeccably high standards, for one reason or another Salah has struggled to put his best foot forward, but he has an excellent record against Villa and may be able to bolster that with a goal.
Salah has nine goals in 13 meetings with the Villans for the Reds, scoring in four of their last five showdowns at Anfield, and his consolation goal at Brentford last Saturday should have given him a lift.
Free-scoring draw could trigger value
Three of the last five Premier League meetings between these sides have ended in score draws, including a four-goal thriller at Villa Park in February, and this could follow a similar narrative.
Liverpool are clearly vulnerable defensively and both teams have scored in eight of their last ten outings.
Liverpool vs Aston Villa Bet Builder
Mohamed Salah anytime goalscorer
The Egyptian has underwhelmed this season but a record of nine goals in 13 meetings with Aston Villa makes him dangerous to ignore.
Morgan Rogers to have one or more shots on target
The visitors should get plenty of shooting chances at Anfield and Morgan Rogers has hit the target three times in his last three league appearances.
Boubacar Kamara to be shown a card
Villa’s hard-hitting midfielder was booked in last weekend’s 1-0 win over Manchester City and he has picked up a yellow in two of his four Premier League meetings with Liverpool.
Pays out at 10-1 with bet365
Key stats for Liverpool vs Aston Villa
♦ Liverpool have lost six of their last seven games, suffering four straight league defeats
♦ Aston Villa have won six of their last seven matches, recording four Premier League victories on the spin
♦ Both teams have scored in eight of Liverpool’s last ten outings
♦ Both teams have scored in eight of the last 11meetings between these two
♦ Only Bournemouth have scored more Premier League goals from outside the box this season than Aston Villa’s total of five
Liverpool vs Aston Villa betting odds
Sign up with Betfair to bet on Liverpool vs Aston Villa in the Premier League. Here are the latest odds for Saturday’s match.
MarketOddsLiverpool8-13Aston Villa15-4Draw16-5
Odds correct at time of publishing
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Liverpool vs Aston Villa team news and predicted line-ups
Liverpool
Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, Mohamed Salah, Florian Wirtz, Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai were all rested in midweek and are expected to return and Ryan Gravenberch is back in full training. However, Alisson, Alexander Isak, Curtis Jones, Jeremie Frimpong, Giovanni Leoni and Stefan Bajcetic remain sidelined.
Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Mamardashvili; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Szoboszlai; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitike.
Subs: Robertson, Endo, Chiesa, Gomez, Ngumoha, Nyoni, Morrison, Gordon.
Aston Villa
Youri Tielemans and Andres Garcia remain long-term absentees while Harvey Elliott is ineligible to face his parent club. Emiliano Buendia is also out after limping off in the win over Manchester City but should return on Thursday.
Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne; Onana, Kamara; Malen, Rogers, McGinn; Watkins.
Subs: Guessand, Sancho, Bogarde, Barkley, Lindelof, Maatsen, Mings, Burrowes.
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FAQs for Liverpool vs Aston Villa
When is Liverpool vs Aston Villa in the Premier League?
The Premier League clash will be played at 8pm on Saturday, November 1.
Where is Liverpool vs Aston Villa being played?
The game takes place at Anfield, Liverpool.
Where can I watch Liverpool vs Aston Villa?
You can watch Liverpool’s showdown with Aston Villa live on TNT Sports 1.
What is the match betting for Liverpool vs Aston Villa?
Despite losing four in a row, Liverpool are 8-13 to respond with victory at Anfield. Aston Villa are 15-4 to make it five wins in a row while the draw is 16-5.
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