Liverpool welcome Aston Villa to Anfield on Saturday, 1 November, with kick-off set for 8:00pm. Arne Slot’s side will look to address their poor run of form, while Villa could move as high as third in the table with a win on Merseyside. Find our match preview and best bets below.
Best Bets & Predictions
Based on Liverpool’s relentless attacking numbers and Villa’s efficiency in front of goal, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in a Liverpool home win, given their dominance in key attacking metrics and the creative threat across their frontline.
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool to Win & BTTS | 2/1 @ Bet365 (33.3%) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Despite a shocking run of results, there is value here in what is a big jump from 7/10 in the standard result market, to 2/1 for a home win and BTTS. This bet has won six times in 13 league and cup games this season and in four of six at home. Expect a much improved showing from Slot’s side. |
| Matty Cash Over 1.5 Shots | 3/1 @ Bet365 (25.0%) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Confidence will be high for Matty Cash after scoring the only goal of the game against Mancheser City last weekend. The Villa defender has recorded at least one shot in all of his last five matches and has managed two in his most recent away matches at Tottenham and Sunderland. |
Our approach: Start with Liverpool to win, add Both Teams to Score for accumulator potential.
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How both teams go into Liverpool vs Aston Villa
Liverpool are in a terrible rut. They have lost six of their last seven games in all competitions for only the second time in the last 70 years. They are looking to avoid losing five consecutive league matches for the first time since September 1953. The Reds were knocked out of the EFL Cup midweek after suffering a 3-0 loss at home to Crystal Palace, and bouncing back immediately will be what Arne Slot will be demanding here.
Aston Villa are enjoying a strong run in the Premier League, remaining unbeaten in six games, second only to Bournemouth, who have an eight-game streak. The Villans have claimed victory in their last four matches, including a 2-1 win at Tottenham and last weekend’s 1-0 triumph over Manchester City. A win on Saturday could see Unai Emery’s side rise as high as third in the table.
Liverpool team news
For Liverpool, Alisson Becker, Jeremie Frimpong, and Giovanni Leoni will miss both this game and the upcoming Champions League clash with Real Madrid due to hamstring and ACL injuries. Alexander Isak and Curtis Jones are also doubtful with groin issues and will be assessed ahead of kickoff.
Aston Villa team news
Aston Villa will be without Youri Tielemans and Andres Garcia, both sidelined with calf and unspecified injuries. Emiliano Buendia could also miss out after leaving last weekend’s game with a foot issue, though the extent of his injury is not yet clear. Harvey Elliott, who is on loan from Liverpool, is ineligible to face his parent club but was not included in the squad for the win over Manchester City regardless.
Season Form & Standings
2025/26 Premier League season to date: Both Liverpool and Aston Villa have collected 15 points from their first nine games, but Liverpool’s superior attacking numbers give them the edge. Liverpool sit 7th, Villa 8th, with the Reds boasting a slightly better goal difference.
| Team | Pos | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | 7 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 15 |
| Aston Villa | 8 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 15 |
Conclusion
For punters, the standout is Liverpool to win & BTTS at 2/1 with Bet365 (64.3%). The Reds may be on shocking run at the moment, but their attacking stats remain positive. Expect them to create plenty of chances and stop the rut.
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
