Liverpool vs Aston Villa prediction and odds ahead of Premier League clash
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The Redmen will be desperate to sort out their league form as they look to cut the seven points between themselves and current Premier League leaders ArsenalThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreAnfield could witness both the best and worst kinds of fives on Saturday evening, as a defensively vulnerable Liverpool side hosts an in-form Aston Villa in the Premier League.Liverpool, currently on a worrying downward spiral, are at risk of losing five consecutive Premier League matches for the first time in their history.
Meanwhile, Aston Villa are chasing a fifth straight league victory at the home of the reigning champions—a feat that would further underline their remarkable improvement under Unai Emery.Liverpool’s emphatic Champions League win over Eintracht Frankfurt, where they fired five past the Bundesliga side, proved to be a false dawn. While only one of their last six Premier League defeats has come at Anfield, Liverpool are enduring the league’s worst current run of form—a stark contrast to their visitors.Aston Villa, under Emery, are enjoying the best winning streak in the 2025-26 Premier League season, a remarkable turnaround after a poor start to the campaign.
Villa now sit just one place below Liverpool, separated only by goal difference.While a surprise Europa League loss to Go Ahead Eagles can be attributed to Emery’s rotated lineup, Villa’s attacking form has been impressive—they have scored in each of their last nine matches after failing to find the net in their first four games of the season.Historically, Villa’s trips to the reigning champions have been fruitless, with 11 straight Premier League defeats and just one win in their last 30 such visits—a 1-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford in December 2009. They’ve also failed to win on any of their last seven visits to Anfield, last tasting victory there in September 2014 courtesy of a Gabby Agbonlahor goal.However, given the contrasting trajectories of both teams, Villa will feel this could be the perfect moment to end their Anfield hoodoo.Liverpool vs Aston VillaBetting TipsBoth teams to score - 8/13 (Betfred)Alexander Isak to score anytime - 5/4 (Betfred)18+ | Gamble responsibly | gambleaware.org | Odds subject to changeGamble responsiblyEveryone at The Inside Track and Reach are committed to promoting safer gambling.