Aston Villa vs Liverpool betting tips, odds and predictions
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Liverpool will make the trip to B6 this weekend as they look to extend their impressive unbeaten run in the English Premier League.
Jurgen Klopp’s charges claimed their ninth win of the campaign with a 2-1 result against Tottenham Hotspur last weekend. Spurs silenced Anfield in the first minute of the game when Harry Kane pounced on the ball with an instinctive header to give the visitors a shock lead, but the Reds got the job done thanks to a second-half Jordan Henderson volley and a late penalty.
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That hard-fought win saw the league leaders restore their six-point cushion over champions Manchester City, who put three unanswered goals past the Aston Villa defence last Saturday at the Etihad.
Held goalless in the first half, City unleashed their frustration after the break and went ahead through Raheem Sterling in the first minute of the second half. A lengthy VAR analysis saw David Silva awarded with the second goal, while Ilkay Gundogan put the result beyond reach for the visitors by scoring City’s third goal in the 70th minute.
The defeat saw the Villains drop to 15th in the standings on 11 points, which leaves them a staggering 17 points behind Liverpool only 10 rounds into the season.
Aston Villa team news
The attacking duo of Jack Grealish and Jonathan Kodjia look set to feature this weekend having overcome various injuries, while Jota has been ruled out after undergoing hernia surgery.
Liverpool team news
Midfielder Naby Keita could miss out this weekend having limped off during Liverpool’s midweek triumph over Arsenal in the EFL Cup. Joel Matip and Xherdan Shaqiri are both sidelined through injury.
Mo Salah goalscorer odds and specials
- Salah to score at anytime – -111.11 at Bovada
- Salah to score anytime/Liverpool to win – +100
Liverpool talisman Mohamed Salah seems to be approaching top form following an ankle injury sustained against Leicester City in early October. The Egypt international scored the winner against Spurs last weekend and returns this Saturday with fresh legs having been rested midweek as his side beat Arsenal on penalties in an EFL Cup thriller.
Aston Villa vs Liverpool betting predictions
Aston Villa gave a good account of themselves during the first half against Manchester City, but Dean Smith’s side showed they can crumble under pressure. The Villains returned to winning ways on Wednesday night, however, beating Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 to knock them out of the EFL Cup.
Liverpool’s only dent in the Premier League this season is the 1-1 draw with Manchester United a fortnight ago. While the quality of their football of late has left much to be desired, the Reds have shown they can grind out wins even when they are well short of their brilliant best.
Liverpool to win first half/Liverpool to win second half – +200 at Bovada
Aston Villa vs Liverpool recent results
Aston Villa 0-6 Liverpool (February 14, 2016)
Daniel Sturridge 16’
James Milner 25’
Emre Can 58’
Divock Origi 63’
Nathaniel Clyne 65’
Kolo Toure 71’
Liverpool 3-2 Aston Villa (September 26, 2015)
James Milner 2’
Daniel Sturridge 59’, 67’
Rudy Gestede 66’, 71’
Aston Villa 2-1 Liverpool (April 19, 2015)
Christian Benteke 36’
Fabian Delph 54’
Philippe Coutinho 30’
Liverpool 0-1 Aston Villa (September 13, 2014)
Gabriel Agbonlahor 9’
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