Aston Villa vs Liverpool Preview & Prediction | 2022-23 English Premier League
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THE FACTS
When is Aston Villa vs Liverpool on and what time does it start? Aston Villa vs Liverpool will take place on Monday 26th December, 2022 – 17:30 (UK)
Where is Aston Villa vs Liverpool taking place? Aston Villa vs Liverpool will take place at Villa Park in Birmingham, England
Where can I get tickets for Aston Villa vs Liverpool? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Aston Villa vs Liverpool on in the UK? Aston Villa vs Liverpool will be televised live on Sky Sports
Where can I stream Aston Villa vs Liverpool in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Aston Villa vs Liverpool live via Sky Go
THE LOWDOWN
ASTON VILLA
- Aston Villa have already begun the shoots of recovery following their sacking of Steven Gerrard, taking six points from a possible six post his departure and they’ll be looking to build on this come the resumption of the top flight.
- First-choice goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez played a crucial role in Argentina winning the World Cup and whether he arrives back in time to feature immediately is up for debate, with the most likely scenario being that Robin Olsen plays with Martinez to come back into the team later in the week.
LIVERPOOL
- Liverpool exited the Carabao Cup in midweek, losing 3-2 to Man City in an absolute thriller which we come to expect between these two footballing powerhouses, but now the Reds must turn to league action with them having a lot of ground to make up in the race for a top four spot.
- Jurgen Klopp’s squad is still dogged by injuries and this has been added to following James Milner's early withdrawal with a hamstring complaint at the Etihad Stadium, but the Liverpool manager will be hoping to call upon Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold come Monday as both look to overcome a virus.
THE TEAM NEWS
ASTON VILLA
PREDICTED XI (4-2-2-2): Olsen; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne; Kamara, Douglas Luiz; Ramsey, Buendia; Ings, Watkins
UNAVAILABLE: Coutinho (Injured), Diego Carlos (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Martinez (International Duty), Olsen (Injured)
LIVERPOOL
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson; Elliott, Fabinho, Thiago; Salah, Darwin, Carvalho
UNAVAILABLE: Arthur (Injured), Diaz (Injured), Firmino (Injured), Jones (Injured), Jota (Injured), Milner (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Alexander-Arnold (Illness), Konate (International Duty), Van Dijk (Illness)
THE PREDICTION
This will likely prove a seriously tough assignment for Liverpool when you consider Aston Villa’s form since the arrival of Unai Emery. Two league games and two wins against Man Utd at home and Brighton away is an impressive start, despite the exit in the Carabao Cup which saw them create enough chances to beat Man Utd at Old Trafford. Liverpool, likewise had many opportunities to score more than the two goals they did against Man City in the League Cup this past Thursday, but failing to take them ended up being their downfall. You’d expect them to be more clinical here with Aston Villa likely to attack and possibly giving the Reds space to exploit on the counter-attack. But whilst backing Liverpool to win is worth considering, only do so via the safety of the draw no bet market.
TIP: LIVERPOOL DRAW NO BET
