Liverpool vs Aston Villa Prediction & Betting Tips (9 November)

Liverpool turned an important page in its history this summer with the departure of charismatic coach Jürgen Klopp. The task promised to be delicate for his successor Arne Slot but the Dutch technician has already convinced everyone. The Mersey club is now at the top of the Premier League, 2 points ahead of quadruple reigning champion Manchester City. The Reds only lost to Nottingham Forest in mid-September 0-1. After this surprising hitch, they in turn won against Bournemouth 3-0, Wolverhampton 1-2, Crystal Palace 0-1 and Chelsea 2-1 before taking a good point in the lair of Arsenal 2-2. Last weekend, Liverpool resumed their march forward by dominating Brighton 2-1. Impressive in the Champions League as well, Mohamed Salah's teammates also occupy the top of the standings. Authors of a flawless 4 victories, they crushed Bayer Leverkusen this week 4-0.

Since the arrival on the bench of Unai Emery in October 2022, Aston Villa has established itself as one of the strongholds of the English championship. Last year, the Birmingham-based team created a sensation by securing 4th place in the Premier League and therefore qualifying for the Champions League. Eager to confirm this season, the Villans are meeting expectations. They are currently 6th in the ranking and have the same number of points as 4th. Unfortunately, Ollie Watkins' teammates are moving slowly these days, as evidenced by the only success gleaned over the last 5 days, for 3 draws and 1 defeat. Last weekend, they suffered a significant loss at Tottenham 4-1.

For this meeting, Liverpool are still without number 1 goalkeeper Alisson, potentially starting striker Diogo Jota and summer recruit Chiesa. We also find midfielder Elliott in the infirmary. Author of a resounding hat-trick this week in the Champions League, Luis Diaz (5 goals and 2 assists in the PL) should start again this Saturday evening. Dutch international Gakpo (1 goal and 1 assist in PL) also scored and could still be aligned at the forefront of the attack at the expense of Nunez (1 goal and 1 assist in PL). The essential Salah (7 goals and 5 assists in the PL) completes the attacking trio. Carried by a central hinge composed of Konaté and van Dijk, Liverpool has the best defense in the championship. Aston Villa deplores the withdrawals of the important right-back Cash and the midfielder passed by Nice Barkley.

Otherwise, Unai Emery can count on his entire squad. We obviously think of the English international Watkins (5 goals and 2 assists in the PL) who could still be associated with Rogers (3 goals and 2 assists in the PL), scorer against Tottenham. Colombian striker Duran (4 goals in PL, 2 goals in C1) takes on the role of supersub. In the midfield, take place the Belgian internationals Tielemans and Onana. Argentinian goalkeeper Dibu Martinez is available.