Aston Villa’s recent struggles continued as Ipswich Town held them to a disappointing 1-1 draw at home. That result extended their winless streak in the Premier League to four games (D3, L1), leaving them sitting ninth on the table, six points adrift of the UEFA Champions League spots.
Despite their rough patch, Villa remains tough to beat at Villa Park, having gone 12 straight league games unbeaten on home turf (W6, D6). However, their historical struggles against Liverpool will be a significant concern, with only one win in their last 14 Premier League meetings against the Reds (D2, L11). Can Unai Emery’s men rise to the occasion and defy the odds?
Liverpool’s Relentless Title Charge
Liverpool marched into this midweek clash on the back of a hard-fought 2-1 win against Wolves, which preserved their seven-point lead over Arsenal at the top of the Premier League. Even though they struggled in parts of that match and failed to register a first-half shot at Anfield for the first time in Premier League history, Arne Slot’s side still managed to grind out their 18th league victory.
The Reds boast an impressive 21-match unbeaten streak in the league (W14, D7) and have historically dominated Villa Park. Liverpool have won more matches (43) and scored more goals (160) at Villa’s home than at any other stadium outside of Anfield. With those stats on their side, Liverpool will be confident of adding another three points to their tally.
Key Players to Watch
- Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa): The English striker has been a thorn in Liverpool’s side, scoring five goals against them in the Premier League. He has only scored more against Brighton (7) and Arsenal (6), making him Villa’s biggest attacking threat.
- Luis Díaz (Liverpool): The Colombian winger netted his ninth league goal in the win over Wolves, marking his best-ever return. His pace and skill could cause problems for Villa’s defense.
Prediction: Villa’s Tough Test Against a Dominant Liverpool
Aston Villa’s home resilience will undoubtedly be tested against a Liverpool side that has been unstoppable this season. Villa’s record against table-topping teams is also worrying, losing six of their last seven encounters (W1). Liverpool’s attacking firepower and solid unbeaten streak make them favorites to take all three points.
Prediction: Aston Villa 1-3 Liverpool
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Final Thoughts
Aston Villa need a statement performance to reignite their top-four push, but Liverpool’s momentum and history at Villa Park suggest another win for the Reds. Will Villa pull off a shock, or will Liverpool extend their dominance? Kenyan football fans, place your bets wisely and enjoy the action!
