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Aston Villa vs Liverpool: prediction for the English Premier League match
On December 26, the Lions will have a challenging battle against the Reds. Which bet is the best one for this game? The answer is in our prediction.
Command Analysis
Aston Villa
EnglandBiggest football event started in a bad time for Aston Villa. With Unai Emery in charge, team secured two victories in a row and might become the first Villa manager to win his first three games in the Premier League. Moreover, the Lions have won four of six latest Boxing day matches, so Unai Emery has a great chance for a success.
However, the Villains currently have five victories and three draws, delivering 18 points and a 12th position in the league standings. Martinez, Coutinho, Diego Carlos and Ramsey will miss the upcoming game.
Liverpool
EnglandLiverpool also had an impressive string of results prior to the World Cup break and they are hoping to retain that level of form. Team won four consecutive games in all tournaments, but team suffered a heartbreaking defeat to Manchester City (2:3) in the League Cup last mid-week. Merseyside team failed to defend that trophy, but they still have high hopes for FA Cup and will also try to secure a third consecutive victory in the English Premier League.
The Reds were quite successful in Christmas games in recent years - Jurgen Klopp's men have won four games in a row by a total score of 14:0. After 14 matches hosts have six victories and four draws, delivering 22 points and a 6th position in the standings. Konate, Arnold, Jones, Firmino, Diogo Jota, Milner and Diaz will miss the upcoming game.
Trends
СтавкаCorners: total over 9,5
This bet played in 2 of 3 latest matches of Liverpool
СтавкаGoals in both halves - no
In 3 of 4 latest matches of the visitors goals were scored in only one of the halves
СтавкаCorrect score 1:3
Visitors have won 4 of 5 latest head-to-head matches
СтавкаPenalty: no
In three latest head-to-head matches no penalties were given
Tip and bets
We are expecting a tightly contested battle. Liverpool are not in the best morale condition, but their leaders are in a great form. Aston Villa will have a home advantage, but team is much weaker than the opponent. Visitors should be able to get a victory.
Our prediction - Liverpool to win
Mohamed Salah and co are quite successful on finishing. Villains might be able to avoid a blowout, they will try to put up a strong defensive performance, but the Reds should be able to achieve a victory by a comfortable margin.
Our second bet is on Liverpool to win by two goals
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