The rescheduled Premier League Matchday 29 fixture between Aston Villa and Liverpool will take place on February 19 at Villa Park in Birmingham. Aston Villa vs. Liverpool: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Aston Villa
The Birmingham side has been unable to secure a win in the league for four matches now (3 draws and 1 loss). This season, the club has already experienced a similar streak, going winless in five consecutive Premier League matches (2 draws and 3 losses). In their latest outing, Unai Emery's men unexpectedly drew 1-1 at home against Ipswich. As a result, the club has slipped to ninth place in the standings, five points adrift of the European competition zone.
Defender Pau Torres is sidelined due to injury.
- Both teams scored in 7 of Aston Villa's last 10 Premier League games.
- No more than three goals were scored in 9 of the last 11 league matches for the Birmingham team.
- In the last six Premier League encounters, the club has scored just one goal in the first half.
Predicted lineup for Aston Villa (4-2-3-1)
Emiliano Martinez – Lucas Digne, Axel Disasi, Boubacar Kamara, Andres Garcia – John McGinn, Youri Tielemans – Morgan Rogers, Donyell Malen, Jacob Ramsey – Ollie Watkins.
Liverpool
Arne Slot's side narrowly defeated Wolverhampton 2-1 at home in the last round. The team continues to lead the league confidently, maintaining a seven-point gap over Arsenal. Liverpool's unbeaten streak in the Premier League has now extended to 21 matches (15 wins and 6 draws). Notably, the club boasts the best attacking line in the Premier League with 60 goals.
Defender Joe Gomez will miss the game due to injury.
- Both teams scored in 9 of Liverpool's last 12 league games.
- The club has scored at least two goals in 17 of their last 18 Premier League matches.
- Three or more goals were scored in 9 of Liverpool's last 12 Premier League encounters.
Predicted lineup for Liverpool (4-2-3-1)
Alisson Becker – Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Andrew Robertson, Ibrahima Konate – Alexis Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch – Dominik Szoboszlai, Diogo Jota, Mohamed Salah – Luis Diaz.
Referee
Craig Pawson (England)
Matches – 14 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 60;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.3;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 21%.
Aston Villa vs. Liverpool: Match Prediction
Liverpool has a strong record against Aston Villa in the league. Aston Villa has failed to defeat this opponent in eight encounters, losing six times and drawing twice. Additionally, in the last 10 head-to-head meetings at Villa Park in the Premier League, Liverpool has claimed 8 victories (1 draw and 1 loss).
I believe Liverpool will come out on top again this time. The team is in excellent form, leading the league confidently, and has advanced to the Champions League Round of 16. Moreover, Liverpool has not lost away in the Premier League since April last year, scoring at least two goals in 13 of their last 15 away league matches. Aston Villa is gradually sliding down the table, having only beaten Leicester and Everton in their last eight Premier League games, and that too by a narrow margin. The Birmingham side has also been unimpressive at home: in their last four Premier League matches, they only managed to defeat Leicester, while drawing against weaker opponents like Brighton, West Ham, and Ipswich.
My prediction: Liverpool to win
