Liverpool are unbeaten in six home games against Aston Villa, while the Claret and Blue Army have won only seven of their last 56 visits to Anfield, dating back to 1952, so this Saturday night clash on Merseyside is only likely to go one-way, right?
Liverpool vs Aston Villa Preview
We're running out of intuitive and innovative ways to phrase this question, so here goes: will Liverpool win again? On Tuesday night, the Reds smashed Bayer Leverkusen 4-0 at Anfield, all the goals coming in the second half, with Luis Díaz the scorer of an historic hat-trick. Arne Slot's side are now the only team on maximum points in the Champions League, thereby topping the table, ahead of a mouthwatering visit from holders Real Madrid later this month. Back in the Premier League, Liverpool proudly sit atop that table too, two points clear of Manchester City, following last Saturday's come from behind win over Brighton; a trademark Mohamed Salah strike snatching victory. So now, can the Reds claim a seventh successive victory at Anfield?
Aston Villa meantime make the 90 mile journey north up the M6 needing to bounce back. On Wednesday, their own perfect record in the Champions League came to an end at the hands of Club Brugge, beaten 1-0 at Jan Breydelstadion, with Tyrone Mings' handball, both innocuous and inexplicable in equal measure, quite literally handing victory to the Belgians. Meantime, last Sunday, despite taking the lead through Morgan Rogers, Unai Emery's team were ultimately smashed 4-1 at Tottenham, a result that saw the Villans sink to sixth, having won only one of their last five in the league. Thus, it would be a major surprise if the Claret and Blue Army were to claim any sort of positive result in this Saturday night clash.
Liverpool vs Aston Villa Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 203
- Liverpool Wins: 102. Draws: 42. Aston Villa Wins: 59.
Liverpool Team News
Caoimhín Kelleher continues to be a more than able deputy for Alisson in goal, while Harvey Elliott, Federico Chiesa and Diogo Jota also remain sidelined. Arne Slot continues to rotate his team a bit, with Andy Robertson, Dominik Szoboszlai and Darwin Núñez all likely to return, having come off the bench against Bayer Leverkusen. Despite suffering an arm injury last wekend, Ibrahima Konaté was fit to start on Tiuesday, so will keep his place alongside Virgin van Dijk. Lastly, if Alexis Mac Allister were to be booked here, he would sit out the trip to Southampton in a fortnight suspended.
Liverpool predicted lineup vs Aston Villa: (4-3-3): Kelleher; Alexander-Arnold, Konaté, van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai; Salah, Núñez, Luis Díaz.
Liverpool Player to Watch vs Aston Villa
Mohamed Salah's struck for the ninth time already this season last weekend, seeking to add to his seven goals in his last nine appearances against Aston Villa.
Aston Villa Team News
Unai Emery too tinkered with his team in the Champions League, handing rare starts to Tyrone Mings, Ian Maatsen and Boubacar Kamara. Ross Barkley and Matty Cask are out injured, meaning Ezri Konsa will fill-in at right-back, with Lucas Digne and Pau Torres returning to the defence as well as Amadou Onana and Jacob Ramsey, who will be back in midfield.
Aston Villa predicted lineup vs Liverpool: (4-2-2-2): Martínez; Konsa, Diego Carlos, Torres, Digne; Onana, Tielemans, McGinn, Ramsey; Bailey, Rogers, Watkins.
Aston Villa Player to Watch vs Liverpool
Ollie Watkins bagged a hat-trick when Villa famously smashed Liverpool 7-2 in 2020, netting five times against the Reds in total, so can he repeat the trick?
Liverpool vs Aston Villa Prediction
As alluded to throughout, we're backing Liverpool to claim yet another victory. The Reds are nigh-on unbeatable at the minutes and, based on Villa's recent performances, we cannot see them causing the league-leaders too much Saturday night stress: Liverpool 3-1 Aston Villa.
Liverpool vs Aston Villa FAQs - Premier League
How to watch Liverpool vs Aston Villa Premier League game on TV channel?
Liverpool vs Aston Villa Premier League game will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: TNT Sports 1 & Ultimate
- USA: Peacock & SiriusXM FC
- Canada: Fubo Sports Network Canada
How to watch Liverpool vs Aston Villa Premier League game on live streaming?
Liverpool vs Aston Villa Premier League game will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: Discovery+
- USA: Peacock & SiriusXM FC
- Canada: fuboTV Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Liverpool vs Aston Villa in the Premier League?
Liverpool vs Aston Villa takes place on Saturday 9 November 2024, with kick off at 20:00 (GMT), 15:00 (EDT) & 12:00 (PST).