Liverpool vs Aston Villa Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | Premier League, November 9, 2024

Liverpool vs Aston Villa Preview

• Competition: Premier League.
• Date: Saturday, November 9.
• Time: 9:00 PM GMT.
• Venue: Anfield.

Liverpool vs Aston Villa will be the last match on November 9 in a packed Matchday 11 of the ongoing Premier League season as the league leaders prepare to host the team in sixth.

The Reds will enter this contest on the back of a strong run of form. They are currently unbeaten in their last five games across competitions, securing four wins and one draw in that run. Liverpool have also won all three of their UEFA Champions League games so far and not even conceded a single goal. They defeated defending German champions Bayer Leverkusen 4-0 in their last outing and will look to continue to be ruthless in front of goal.

Villa, on the other hand, have suffered a stuttering run of form in their recent matches. Having secured two wins and a draw, they have fallen to two successive defeats in their last two matches. A team that prides itself on big results fell to much smaller opponents as they lost to Crystal Palace (1-2) before a humiliating defeat by Tottenham (1-4). Now, they will look to rectify their dip in form with a strong performance against Liverpool in the league.

On that note, let’s take a look at the team news from both camps.

Liverpool vs Aston Villa Team News

Liverpool Team News

Manager Arne Slot fielded a strong lineup for his team’s match against Leverkusen. Given the way they performed, it looks likely the Dutchman will retain the same combination for their next outing as well. Every player from that matchday squad is fit and available, while Harvey Elliott, Alisson, Federico Chiesa and Diogo Jota remain sidelined.

Aston Villa Team News

The Aston Villa manager Unai Emery fielded a strong lineup in his team’s thrashing against Tottenham. They suffered a setback with Morgan Rogers, who picked up an injury in the last match. Matty Cash will also be doubtful. Apart from that, every other player will be fit and available for selection.

Predicted Lineups

Liverpool (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Caiomhin Kelleher.

Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk (C), Konstantinos Tsimikas.

Midfielders: Curtis Jones, Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister.

Forwards: Mohamed Salah, Luis Diaz, Cody Gakpo.

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Aston Villa (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Emiliano Martinez.

Defenders: Matty Cash, Ezri Konsa, Pau Torres, Lucas Digne.

Midfielders: Amadou Onana, Morgan Rogers, Youri Tielemans.

Forwards: John McGinn (C), Ollie Watkins, Jacob Ramsey.

Liverpool vs Aston Villa Head-to-Head Record

The recent head-to-head record between these two sides will not please Aston Villa at all. They have failed to win a single one of the last five meetings, with there being two draws and three wins for Liverpool in that time.

Key Players to Watch

Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)

The Egyptian remains a key player to watch for his team as he continues to lead the charts for goal contributions at Liverpool this season. With 12 goals and assists to his name, Salah will be keen to accelerate his rate of production and will look to get ahead in the Golden Boot race as well.

Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)

When it comes to contributing goals for Villa, Ollie Watkins has always been in the picture in the last two season or so. The Englishman may not always score but his positioning and chemistry with the rest of the team ensures he is always involved in the creation of goals in this team. They will rely on him once again when they travel to Anfield.

Liverpool vs Aston Villa Prediction

Going by recent head-to-head records between these two sides, it is hard to look past Liverpool as the winners of the upcoming match. However, Aston Villa have shown their mettle against some of the top teams in recent years and will undoubtedly stand up to the Reds and will not be pushovers.

Prediction: Liverpool 3-2 Aston Villa.

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