Aston Villa vs Liverpool preview, prediction, head-to-head, team news, possible line-ups, and betting tips

The Reds edged past Wolverhampton Wanderers with a nervy 2-1 victory at the weekend, taking their tally beyond the 60-point mark. However, they looked leggy in the second half and failed to register a single attempt on goal.

With second-placed Arsenal not in action until Saturday, Liverpool can stretch their lead to double figures with 12 matches left to play.

Aston Villa, meanwhile, will be determined to spoil the party as they aim to halt a four-match winless run in the Premier League.

Unai Emery’s men extended their unbeaten streak at Villa Park to 12 matches in all competitions at the weekend, but a 1-1 draw against 10-man Ipswich will have felt like a missed opportunity.

With a European spot still within reach, securing a positive result on Wednesday could prove crucial for Villa’s ambitions.

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Villa have struggled against Liverpool in recent years, winning just one of their last 14 Premier League meetings, while the hosts have lost six of their last seven league games against teams starting the day top of the table.  

The visitors remain the only side yet to lose away from home in the league this season, going unbeaten in 13 matches.

Aston Villa will be without Pau Torres, Matty Cash, Ross Barkley, Ezri Konsa, and Kortney Hause, all of whom are sidelined through injury.  

Liverpool will also be missing Joe Gomez and Tyler Morton, who are ruled out due to injury.

Aston Villa Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Martinez (GK); Garcia, Mings, Disasi, Digne; Tielemans, McGinn; Ramsey, Rogers, Rashford; Watkins

Liverpool Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Alisson (GK); Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Jones, Diaz; Nunez

The Villains are always a formidable force on home turf, while Slot’s side looked stressed over the weekend.

With this in mind, we can see Villa picking up at least a draw in this clash.

Both teams to score

Aston Villa win or draw

Over 8.5 corners