class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>In strong form over the last few matches, Al Hain-Cole is backing Smith's men to make life difficult for the Reds in Sunday's clash at Villa Park<\/p>\n
<\/head><\/p>\nAt least one 100 per cent record will come to an end when Aston Villa welcome Liverpool to Villa Park for Sunday\u2019s Premier League clash.<\/p>\n
Both sides have enjoyed winning starts to the season, although Dean Smith\u2019s men have played just two matches to their opponents\u2019 three.<\/p>\n
Aston Villa vs Liverpool Latest Odds<\/p>\n
Having also gone unbeaten in their final four league matches of last season, Villa are available at 9\/1 (10.00) with bet365 to extend their run by pulling off a big shock win here.<\/p>\n
The Reds were knocked out of the Carabao Cup on penalties against Arsenal in midweek but are clear 3\/10 (1.30) favourites to bounce back by coming out on top in this one.<\/p>\n
Just one of the last 12 meetings between this pair has resulted in a draw, but you can get odds of 9\/2 (5.50) on them playing out a stalemate on this occasion.<\/p>\n
Aston Villa vs Liverpool Team News<\/p>\n
Tom Heaton, Bjorn Engels and Wesley remain long-term absentees for the hosts, although new loan signing Ross Barkley makes his debut.<\/p>\n
Jordan Henderson is out following an assessment, while Joel Matip, Kostas Tsimikas, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are injured and Thiago is in quarantine due to COVID-19.<\/p>\n
Aston Villa XI: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Targett; McGinn, Douglas Luiz, Barkley; Trezeguet, Watkins, Grealish<\/p>\n
Liverpool XI: Adrian; Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson; Fabinho, Wijnaldum, Keita; Jota, Salah, Firmino<\/p>\n
Aston Villa vs Liverpool Preview<\/p>\n
After saving themselves from relegation with a stirring end to last season, the Villans seem determined to consolidate their place in the top-flight this campaign.<\/p>\n
Having run the champions pretty close in both encounters last season – losing out 2-1 at home to two injury time goals before going down 2-0 at Anfield – they will feel confident of giving a strong account of themselves once again.<\/p>\n
In fact, Villa have only lost two of their last 12 Premier League matches by more than a single goal, while Jurgen Klopp\u2019s team has won just three of eight away league matches by a two-goal margin.<\/p>\n
Aston Villa vs Liverpool Tips and Predictions<\/p>\n
All things considered, odds of 5\/6 (1.83) seem generous on Liverpool failing to win by more than a single goal margin at Villa Park.<\/p>\n
All odds correct at time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.<\/p>\n