Aston Villa – Liverpool

Aston Villa host Liverpool in what looks like a daunting test for the Villa side, who sit 19th with just one point after three defeats and a solitary draw, having scored only once while conceding seven. Liverpool, perched in seventh place, arrive with six points from an unbeaten run of four games – one win and three draws – and a respectable goal difference of +2, having netted six and let in four. The disparity in form and firepower suggests the Reds will be the favorites, yet Villa’s struggle to find the net means any breakthrough could prove decisive. Historically, the two clubs have met frequently, but Liverpool’s recent consistency gives them a clear psychological edge heading into the clash at Villa Park.