Aston Villa vs Liverpool Match Preview

Aston Villa hosts Liverpool on matchday seventeen of the English Premier League.

The home side's last two games before the break saw equally impressive wins under new manager Unai Emery, beating Manchester United 3-1 and at home to Brighton 2-1. The Basque coach had the opportunity to work during the break to pass his own philosophy to the team and improve their standings. At home, the "Villagers" are on a positive course with four wins, one draw, and two defeats in seven games but will be without the services of their World Champion goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.

The visitors, on the other hand, in the last month have been deprived of important players after being in the World Cup and in addition, they are coming off a defeat on Thursday, away from home, to Manchester City 3-2 for the League Cup. The "Reds" lined up a competitive squad but failed to qualify, facing difficulties in another away match. In seven games away from home, they have managed just one win in the league having also three draws, and three defeats.

In conclusion, I expect an interesting game since it is the first for both teams in the Premier League after the World Cup break and will be held on Boxing Day when there are usually several surprises. I'll stake 3 units on the 1X double chance, I think 2.15 odds have great value.