A huge Friday night clash awaits at Villa Park as Aston Villa host Liverpool in a game that could play a major role in shaping the Premier League top-four race.
Villa have been outstanding at home for much of the season, with Unai Emery transforming Villa Park into one of the most difficult places to visit in England.
With Champions League football still firmly in their sights, the hosts know a statement result against Liverpool would be another massive step toward securing a place among Europe’s elite next season.
Liverpool, meanwhile, head to Birmingham looking to get back to winning ways following a draw with Chelsea and a defeat to Man United.
The Reds have regularly been involved in high-scoring matches this season, and with attacking talent all over the pitch, Arne Slot’s side will be confident of causing problems for a Villa defence that has shown signs of vulnerability against top opposition.
Recent meetings between these sides have delivered plenty of goals and drama, and Friday night’s encounter feels unlikely to disappoint.
With two attack-minded teams, a packed Villa Park crowd, and so much still on the line, this could easily be one of the games of the weekend.
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What are the best picks for Aston Villa vs Liverpool?
Draw
These sides look incredibly evenly matched heading into Friday night’s showdown, and it would not be a surprise to see the points shared at Villa Park.
Aston Villa have been excellent at home under Unai Emery, while Liverpool continue to find ways to grind out results even when not at they aren’t performing at their best.
With both teams still fighting for huge objectives in the closing weeks of the season, this has all the makings of a tight and competitive contest that could easily finish level after 90 minutes.
Both Teams To Score
Goals are usually expected whenever Aston Villa and Liverpool meet, and Friday night should be no different.
Villa have been dangerous going forward all season, especially at home, while Liverpool possess too much attacking quality to be kept quiet for long.
At the same time, neither defence has looked completely convincing in recent weeks, making both teams to score one of the standout picks for this one.
Ollie Watkins Anytime Goalscorer
Ollie Watkins continues to be Villa’s main attacking threat and will fancy his chances against a Liverpool back line that has looked vulnerable at times this season.
The England forward thrives in big games, and his movement in behind could cause problems throughout the night, especially if Villa are able to play on the counterattack.
Watkins has consistently delivered in front of goal at Villa Park, making him a strong candidate to find the net once again on Friday night.
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What is Aston Villa’s current form?
W-L-L-W-D
What is Liverpool’s current form?
L-W-W-L-D
What is Aston Villa’s predicted team?
Martinez – Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne – Lindelof, Tielemans, Buendia, Rogers, McGinn – Watkins.
Doubts: Onana.
Injured: Kamara, Edward.
What is Liverpool’s predicted team?
Mamardashvili – Kerkez, Van Dijk, Konate, Jones – Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Ngumoha, Szoboszlai, Frimpong, Isak.
Doubts: Alisson.
Injured: Bradley, Leoni, Bajcetic, Endo, Ekitike, Salah.
What were the results of the last five head-to-head matches between Aston Villa and Liverpool?
01/11/2025 – Liverpool 2-0 Aston Villa (EPL)
19/02/2025 – Aston Villa 2-2 Liverpool (EPL)
09/11/2024 – Liverpool 2-0 Aston Villa (EPL)
13/05/2024 – Aston Villa 3-3 Liverpool (EPL)
03/09/2023 – Liverpool 3-0 Aston Villa (EPL)
