With Liverpool boss Arne Slot facing increasing pressure, a defeat on Saturday at Anfield against Aston Villa in the Premier League could prove disastrous for his hopes of remaining in charge.
The Merseysiders come into the clash in seventh place with 15 points, level with the eighth-placed visitors, who have bounced back from a poor start to 2025-26 and head to Anfield having already beaten Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur this campaign.
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Liverpool vs Aston Villa prediction: Slot's slump continues
Key stats
- Liverpool have conceded in each of their past 10 fixtures, and have conceded 14 goals in seven games.
- Aston Villa have scored at least two goals in four of their past six matches.
- The Reds have not lost five consecutive matches in the top flight since 1953.
Correct score prediction: Liverpool 2-2 Aston Villa
Arne Slot made 10 changes against Crystal Palace on Wednesday in the EFL Cup, meaning anything other than a victory on Saturday must be considered a failure.
However, when factoring in Aston Villa's ability to score goals, as well as Liverpool's defensive vulnerabilities, it would not be surprising if the Reds missed out on three points yet again.
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Pre-game odds and win probability: Liverpool predicted to win by the bookmakers
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- HOME: 3/5 (1.6) – 62.5%%
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- DRAW: 10/3 (4.33) – 23.1%
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- AWAY: 19/5 (4.8) – 20.8%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Liverpool are the expected winner of this clash, with a probability of 62.5%, and though the Reds have struggled for results of late, Aston Villa have only been given a 20.8% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Liverpool's strong record under threat?
Liverpool have not lost against Villa since their 7-2 defeat in October 2020, with the hosts winning seven encounters and drawing a further three times.
The clubs drew 2-2 in February at Villa Park, but Slot's side won 2-0 at Anfield in November 2024, their sixth win in seven at homa against the visitors.
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Liverpool preview: Slot in danger of being sacked?
Liverpool find themselves seven points behind Arsenal after just nine matchweeks, and they have lost their last four in the Premier League, as well as six of their last seven in all competitions.
The Reds must play a strong XI on Saturday, so there is no reason to doubt the inclusion of the likes of Mohamed Salah and Florian Wirtz in attacking areas of the pitch.
Predicted lineup: Mamardashvili (GK), Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez, Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo & Ekitike
Last five results:
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- Liverpool 0-3 Crystal Palace
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- Brentford 3-2 Liverpool
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- Eintracht Frankfurt 1-5 Liverpool
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- Liverpool 1-2 Manchester United
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- Chelsea 2-1 Liverpool
Aston Villa preview: Impressive turnaround of late
Aston Villa started the season in poor fashion, failing to win any of their opening six fixtures, but they have since won six out of seven matches.
Unai Emery will be keen to take advantage of Liverpool's backline, and the pace of Ollie Watkins up front will no doubt be key for the visitors.
Predicted lineup: Martinez (GK), Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne, Onana, Kamara, Malen, Rogers, McGinn & Watkins
Last five results:
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- Aston Villa 1-0 Manchester City
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- Go Ahead Eagles 2-1 Aston Villa
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- Tottenham Hotspur 1-2 Aston Villa
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- Aston Villa 2-1 Burnley
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- Feyenoord 0-2 Aston Villa
Player to watch: Florian Wirtz
When Liverpool signed Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen for a fee that could reach £116m, many expected the German to be at the heart of the Reds' attack, but he has failed to register any goal contributions in 11 of his 12 games for the Merseysiders.
Wirtz has shown glimpses of the talent that made Liverpool spend such a significant sum on him, and if he can deal with Aston Villa's physicality, he could be the difference between victory and defeat.