Supercomputer predicts likelihood of a Liverpool victory vs Aston Villa after nightmare run

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Liverpool fans are likely dreading this next Premier League game against Aston Villa after the past month.The Reds are on what can only be described as a nightmare run of form, with four straight defeats in the league and only one win in seven in all competitions.This is not what supporters nor Arne Slot would have envisioned when the top-flight started back up again after the incredible title-winning season, which saw Liverpool dominate the league like the teams of old.Join our newsletter for news & smart analysis. Villa at Anfield should be a game that is looked to with confidence, given the form of the Birmingham side and the fact that the home crowd usually gives a perfect advantage to the Reds, but now, no one is any wiser as to how it will pan out.There is some good news in terms of the team as Slot provided a fitness update on Ryan Gravenberch, who trained with the team yesterday and will do so again today, meaning he is in contention.Photo by Catherine Ivill – AMA/Getty ImagesSupercomputer says Liverpool have a 56.9% chance of beating Aston VillaThis will definitely alleviate the issue of Curtis Jones being on the sidelines after picking up an injury during the 3-2 Brentford defeat at the weekend, even if there is still worry about how Liverpool will play against Villa.However, if fans wanted a small confidence boost, the Opta Supercomputer is offering one with their prediction on the game, which has the Reds’ chances of success in the game at 56.9%.READ MORE: Arne Slot says he’s shocked by what he’s just been asked in his press conference ahead of Aston Villa gameAccording to their calculations, Slot’s side are the most likely of 10,000 simulations of the game to come out on top, with Unai Emery’s side registering a 20.8% chance of coming out victorious.It may seem unusual given that Liverpool have been on such a poor run of form, but in terms of history, Villa are a team that struggle against the Reds.In their past 15 Premier League meetings, the Reds have won 11 and lost only once against Villa.Liverpool cannot bank on history to win this gameWhile this would suggest that it will be smooth sailing for this team, fans will only have to look as far as the Manchester United defeat to realise these nuggets of history are not always reliable.When Slot’s side lost against the Red Devils, it was the first time in almost a decade that a United side won at Anfield.This season, it is clear that a new history is being written constantly and not in a positive way.Slot is not looking to change his system, but if Villa employ the tactics of other teams that have had success against the Reds this season, a switch-up is necessary.