Aston Villa v Liverpool Odds and Match Preview

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Aston Villa v Liverpool Odds and Match Preview

Kick-off: 7.30pm UK Time, Wednesday 19th February 2025

Title favourites Liverpool have an opportunity to go ten points clear at the summit of the Premier League table when they face Aston Villa in the West Midlands on Wednesday evening.

Nothing for their troubles

The psychological and physical exertions of the Merseyside derby were evident on Sunday afternoon when Liverpool almost threw all of their hard work down the drain at home to Wolverhampton Wanderers. An unorthodox opener from Luis Diaz was followed by a goal from the spot by Mo Salah and it seemed as though Arne Slot’s troops were cruising, however Wolves got themselves back into it with a second half 20-yard strike from Matheus Cunha. This proved to be the final goal of the match and despite their plucky efforts, the visitors left with nothing for their troubles and the hosts ensured their seven point buffer over second-placed Arsenal remained intact.

Far from satisfactory

Aston Villa extended their unbeaten run at Villa park to twelve games across competitions with a draw against ten-man Ipswich Town, although this will doubtless have felt akin to defeat for Unai Emery’s side against the Premier League strugglers. Indeed, two wins from seven across tournaments is a far from satisfactory return and should the West Midlands side wish to be involved in European competition next term, then they need to either turn things around in the top-flight or win this season’s Champions League, the latter of which is particularly unlikely.

Team News

Aston Villa:

• Marcus Rashford: The recent loan signing from Manchester United is poised to make his full debut after impactful substitute appearances against Ipswich Town and Tottenham Hotspur. Rashford is expected to feature in the attacking trio alongside Jacob Ramsey and Morgan Rogers, supporting striker Ollie Watkins.
• Defensive Injuries: Pau Torres, Ezri Konsa, and Matty Cash are sidelined due to injuries. Boubacar Kamara, who exited early against Ipswich, is hopeful for a return. Tyrone Mings is anticipated to partner with Axel Disasi in central defense, with Lucas Digne and Andres Garcia as full-backs.

Liverpool:

• Cody Gakpo: The forward is a major doubt after sustaining a knock during the Merseyside derby against Everton, which caused him to miss the recent win over Wolverhampton Wanderers.
• Joe Gomez: The defender is ruled out due to a hamstring injury incurred in the FA Cup loss to Plymouth Argyle.
• Curtis Jones: Having served a one-match suspension following a red card in the Merseyside derby, Jones is available for selection.

Best Betting Odds 

• Match Result:

  • Liverpool Win: 4/5
  • Draw: 14/5
  • Aston Villa Win: 3/1

• Correct Score:

  • Liverpool 2-1: 7/1
  • Draw 1-1: 9/1
  • Aston Villa 2-1: 18/1

• Win to Nil:

  • Liverpool: 19/10
  • Aston Villa: 12/1

• Both Teams to Score:

  • Yes: 8/13
  • No: 6/5

• First Goalscorer:

  • Mohamed Salah: 7/2
  • Darwin Nunez: 9/2
  • Ollie Watkins: 7/1

• Anytime Goalscorer:

  • Mohamed Salah: 19/20
  • Darwin Nunez: 11/8
  • Ollie Watkins: 23/10

Spoils shared

Villa failed to put their chances away against Ipswich Town at the weekend but on home soil they are generally a force to be reckoned with. Indeed, given the psychological and physical toll that Liverpool have experienced, we envisage the Reds settling for a share of the spoils in the West Midlands this week.

Back a 1-1 draw at best odds of 8/1 with BetVictor Bookmakers