Match preview

Aston Villa (16th, 4 pts) host Liverpool (6th, 9 pts) at Villa Park on Wednesday 30 December, kick-off 20:15.

Aston Villa are looking for a response, having won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last five league games (scored 4, conceded 9). Liverpool are unbeaten, having won 2 and drawn 3 of their last five league games (scored 7, conceded 4).

The last league meeting, in May 2026, finished Aston Villa 4–2 Liverpool.

Varless AI expects around 1.5 goals for Aston Villa and 1.4 for Liverpool, making Aston Villa 38% to win, the draw 26% and Liverpool 37%.