- Date and Time: November 9, 20:00 GMT+1
- Venue: Anfield, Liverpool, England
| Odds via 22bet | |
| Liverpool vs Aston Villa | November 20, 20:00 GMT+1 |
| Liverpool odds | 1.22 |
| Aston Villa odds | 5.5 |
| Draw | 9.5 |
| Over\Under | Total 2,5: 1.4/2.57 |
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Liverpool
Liverpool has been quite successful during one of the toughest stretches of the current season. Arne Slot’s team has achieved victories against Chelsea, Leipzig, Brighton, and Leverkusen, along with a hard-fought draw away to Arsenal.
Looking ahead, the Reds face a demanding series of fixtures against Aston Villa, Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Newcastle, along with challenging away games against Southampton and Everton.
Up next: Saturday night #PL action at Anfield 😮💨🔴 #LIVAVL pic.twitter.com/ckaAC9e6EE
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) November 7, 2024
Arne Slot’s team is currently well-organized in defense, playing in a 4-2-4 formation. However, opponents occasionally manage to create a numerical advantage in the center of the pitch over Liverpool’s two central midfielders.
Moreover, Brighton effectively countered Liverpool’s pressing in their previous EPL fixture, creating several dangerous opportunities thanks to Ferdi Kadıoğlu’s explosive runs into the final third.
Kadıoğlu’s movements posed significant tactical challenges for Liverpool, with Konstantinos Tsimikas often finding himself in 1v2 situations on the left side of the defense.
Salah’s second assist of the evening sets up Diaz 👏 pic.twitter.com/ITFuRAMWMn
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) November 7, 2024
Despite this, Slot’s team has typically increased their intensity in the second half in all their previous matches, overpowering their opponents with strong pressing and rapid transitions from defense to attack.
At the same time, Liverpool have been effective in their positional attacks, often flooding the opponent’s penalty area. They create scoring opportunities through pinpoint crosses and quick combinations between players.
A major concern is whether Slot will be able to prevent his players from becoming fatigued after so many high-intensity matches where Liverpool has to maintain top speed. Still, the Reds are considered the clear favorites in their upcoming match against Aston Villa.
| Recent Form | WWWDW |
| Key Players to Watch | Mohamed Salah, Ryan Gravenberch, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ibrahima Konaté |
| Team Strengths | Pressing and quick attacks |
| Team Weaknesses | Positional attacks against deep blocks |
| Key injuries and suspensions. | Alisson (Thigh Injury), Harvey Elliott (Ankle/Foot Injury), Diogo Jota (Chest/Abdominal Injury) |
Aston Villa
Aston Villa have hit an unexpected rough patch after suffering three consecutive defeats. While they could afford a loss to Crystal Palace in the League Cup, their match results against Tottenham and Brugge were disappointing.
Unai Emery’s team took an early lead at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and easily won the first half. However, they crumbled in the second half and conceded four goals, clearly lacking the intensity of their opponents.
Next up, a trip to Anfield 🔜 pic.twitter.com/LhAA0AtirT
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) November 7, 2024
Against Brugge, Aston Villa faced a well-organized defense that effectively combined zonal marking and man-oriented defending. As a result, the Villans struggled to create dangerous opportunities, making it unlikely for them to secure a positive outcome.
Adding to their troubles, Villa conceded a penalty due to a glaring mistake by Tyrone Mings, who essentially gifted the opportunity to their opponents.
Despite this dip in form, Villa remains one of the strongest teams in the Premier League and have a good chance of achieving a positive result at Anfield.
| Recent Form | LLLDW |
| Key Players to Watch | Youri Tielemans, Ollie Watkins, Morgan Rogers |
| Team Strengths | Fast vertical attacks. |
| Team Weaknesses | Vulnerable flanks of the defence. |
| Key Injuries and suspensions | Matty Cash (Calf/Shin/Heel Injury) |
Liverpool vs Aston Villa Head-to-Head Statistics
Liverpool has not lost to Aston Villa in their last eight matches, following the game at Villa Park, where the hosts defeated the Reds 7-2.
In the previous season, Liverpool won 3-0 at home in the first half of the season, but eventually the match ended in a 3-3 draw.
Bet hereLiverpool vs Aston Villa Player Focus
Cody Gakpo has started in the last two matches and scored two goals. He showed glimpses of top-class performance, although he has yet to fully demonstrate his potential.
Meanwhile, Luis Díaz has greatly improved his goal-scoring ability this season, showcasing remarkable versatility by adapting to various roles across the frontline.
Liverpool vs Aston Villa Tactical Analysis
Aston Villa will likely try to overload the midfield to create a 3v2 advantage and make the most of passes behind Liverpool’s high defensive line.
On the other hand, Liverpool will face a very compact midfield block from Aston Villa in a 4-4-2 formation. To break through this defense, Liverpool will need to utilize quick switches from flank to flank and maintain a high tempo in the final third to stretch Villa’s defensive shape and carve out goal-scoring opportunities.
Liverpool vs Aston Villa Prediction
- Football pick: 1X (Liverpool won`t lose) And Total Over 1.5
- Odds: 1.28 (22Bet)
- Score prediction: Liverpool 2-1 Aston Villa
Liverpool are well aware of the threat posed by Aston Villa, so they should have no issues with motivation and focus.
Aston Villa, on the other hand, will be looking to bounce back from two consecutive defeats. They will aim to win this match through well-organized defense and quick counterattacks, hoping to improve their position in the Premier League.
❌👀 for the hat-trick! pic.twitter.com/0Nh9XdZwMx
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) November 6, 2024
However, at this moment, Liverpool’s attacking play appears to be stronger. Additionally, they will be backed by the fortress-like atmosphere of Anfield, which offers them tremendous psychological support.
In my opinion, the option of Liverpool not losing the match while seeing more than one goal scored seems quite favorable.
Liverpool vs Aston Villa Betting Tip
- Football Pick: Shots on target. Liverpool to win
- Odds: 1.22 (22Bet)
Liverpool will stick to their proactive attacking style and are expected to have more shots on goal and superior accuracy when hitting the target.
On the other hand, Aston Villa is unlikely to generate many attacking opportunities in this away match, and it seems improbable that they will outscore Liverpool in terms of shots on target.
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