Liverpool vs Aston Villa Prediction and Betting Tips – Extratips Premier League Preview

Welcome to Extratips! This Saturday, November 1st, Liverpool host Aston Villa at Anfield under the lights. Both teams aim to grab crucial Premier League points as the title race and top four battles start to heat up.

Key Information

Kickoff is at 20:00. Liverpool, sitting in second place with 23 points, have turned Anfield into a fortress again. Aston Villa, currently eighth with 16 points, are looking to upset the odds.

The top odds for this match suggest Liverpool as clear favorites: Home win (1.40), Draw (5.00), Away win (6.50). Bookies see goals likely, but a Villa win is a real long shot.

Recent Form and Head-to-Head

In the last five meetings, Liverpool have the upper hand: 2-1, 3-0, 1-1, 1-0, and 2-1 in their favor. At home, Liverpool have won 4 and drawn 1 in their last five. Aston Villa away have managed 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 defeats.

Liverpool score more at home, averaging 2.3 goals, while Villa have kept things tight lately (under 2.5 in 8 of their last 9 games). Both sides have pacey attacks but rely on quick transitions.

Players to Watch & Storylines

With both squads largely healthy, keep an eye on Liverpool’s forwards, while Villa will need Watkins’ spark. Who grabs first blood? Can Villa’s control on the road unsettle Liverpool early? Or does Klopp’s home advantage pull them through again?

This clash could shape the race for Europe and shine a light on which team is a real contender.