The rescheduled Matchday 29 Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Liverpool will take place on February 19 at Villa Park in Birmingham. Aston Villa vs. Liverpool: prediction, betting odds, and statistics.
Aston Villa
The Birmingham side has been unable to secure a victory in their last four league matches (3 draws and 1 loss). Earlier this season, the club experienced a similar streak, going winless in five consecutive Premier League games (2 draws and 3 losses). In their most recent match, Unai Emery's team surprisingly drew 1-1 at home against Ipswich. As a result, the club has dropped to ninth place in the standings, five points adrift of the European competition spots.
Defender Pau Torres is sidelined due to injury.
- Both teams have scored in 7 of Aston Villa's last 10 Premier League matches.
- No more than three goals have been scored in 9 of Aston Villa's last 11 league games.
- The team has scored just one goal in the first half of their last six Premier League matches.
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 team narrowly defeated Wolverhampton 2-1 at home in the previous round. The team continues to lead the league confidently, maintaining a seven-point gap over Arsenal. Liverpool's unbeaten run in the Premier League now stands at 21 matches (15 wins and 6 draws). Notably, the club boasts the best attacking record in the league with 60 goals.
Defender Joe Gomez is out due to injury.
- Both teams have scored in 9 of Liverpool's last 12 league matches.
- The team has scored at least two goals in 17 of their last 18 Premier League games.
- Three or more goals have been scored in 9 of Liverpool's last 12 league matches.
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 beat this opponent in their last eight meetings, losing six times and drawing twice. Furthermore, in their last 10 head-to-head encounters at Villa Park in the Premier League, Liverpool has won eight times (1 draw and 1 loss).
I believe Liverpool will come out on top once again. The team is in excellent form, leading the league confidently, and has advanced to the Champions League round of 16. Additionally, 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 slipping down the table and has only managed to beat Leicester and Everton in their last eight Premier League games, both by a narrow margin. The Birmingham side has also been unimpressive at home, winning only against Leicester in their last four league matches, while drawing against weaker opponents like Brighton, West Ham, and Ipswich.
My prediction: Liverpool win
