Liverpool host Aston Villa in the Premier League, looking to end a rotten run of form across all competitions.
The Reds have lost five consecutive domestic matches for the first time since 1953, and pressure is mounting on manager Arne Slot.
In contrast, Villa are on a run of four straight top-flight wins, which only adds to the narrative surrounding Saturday’s late kick-off.
What a match we have in prospect, and below you will find some of the best football betting odds available for Liverpool vs Aston Villa, part of the way in which we help you craft a weekend bet.
And if multiple selections on this Anfield encounter pique your interest, remember you can combine legs into one single wager using our Bet Builder feature.
Where can I watch Liverpool vs Aston Villa in the UK?
Liverpool vs Aston Villa will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate, with kick-off scheduled for 8pm UK time.
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Liverpool lost 3-0 to Crystal Palace in the EFL Cup on Wednesday, though Slot did heavily rotate his squad.
Andy Robertson, Milos Kerkez, Alexis Mac Allister, Joe Gomez, Wataru Endo and Federico Chiesa were the only senior players to feature at Anfield, with the rest given a night off ahead of this fixture.
It was a bold move from Slot in truth, as anything but a win here would be truly devastating as a result, and lead to calls that he simply threw away a spot in the EFL Cup quarter-finals.
And victory with the main men in the XI is anything but a given after last weekend’s 3-2 loss at Brentford, which followed on from the 2-1 home defeat vs rivals Manchester United.
It has all gone wrong for the champions of late, though the same cannot be said for Villa, who are on a great run in the top flight after a slow start to the season.
A huge 2-1 win at Tottenham was followed by the 1-0 triumph over Manchester City, two performances which highlighted the very best of Unai Emery’s squad.
With no EFL Cup duties, Villa’s big hitters should be as well-rested as Liverpool’s, and both sides should not have one eye on next week’s Champions League matches just yet.
Liverpool won this match 2-0 last season, with Mohamed Salah scoring late on. The Egyptian also netted in the recent defeat at Brentford, and Slot needs his talisman to continue delivering.
Summer signing Alexander Isak may also return to the matchday squad for Villa’s visit, though Hugo Ekitike’s recent form – which includes a goal in the 5-1 Champions League win over Eintracht Frankfurt – may see him keep his spot in the XI regardless.
Villa’s team almost picks itself right now, though Emi Buendia has joined Youri Tielemans on the injury list after picking up a knock vs City.
Liverpool vs Aston Villa Odds
*All odds are subject to change
Liverpool are the favourites to claim the win here, priced at 1.61. A Villa victory is at odds of 4.90, while the draw is 4.20.
Liverpool vs Aston Villa Betting Tips
Total goals – Over 2.5 @ 1.52
Nine of Liverpool’s previous 10 matches in all competitions saw over 2.5 goals scored, including each of the last five at Anfield. With defensive issues plaguing the Reds, combined with the fact that Villa have scored at least once in their last nine games, this bet should come in again.
Cody Gakpo to commit over 1.5 fouls @ 1.83
It may surprise you, but Gakpo is the Liverpool player with the most fouls committed in the Premier League this season, the Dutchman tallying 13 overall. He is averaging close to two per game, so we feel confident this selection will land. In Liverpool’s last home game vs United, Gakpo committed five fouls!
Player to score or assist – Morgan Rogers @ 2.75
Rogers has three goal contributions in his last four Premier League appearances, and his powerful running from midfield could really trouble Liverpool on the counter. We fancy him to record his first goal or assist vs the Reds.
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