Steven Gerrard is returning to Anfield Stadium as Aston Villa's manager and he will face his former club Liverpool, on Matchday 16, from 16.00 CET. Gerrard left Liverpool six years ago after 710 appearances for The Reds.
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Best bets on Liverpool - Aston Villa
Bookmakers from 1xBet see Liverpool as the favorite for this game with 1.26 odds to win. Aston Villa has a huge 12.00 for a victory at Anfield. A draw in this match will cost a solid 7.00.
Bet365 offers 1.39 for Total Over 3 and 3.03 for Total Under 3.
Betway offers 1.83 for "both teams to score - yes" and 2.02 for "both teams to score - no".
Where to Watch Liverpool - Aston Villa
The game between Liverpool and Aston Villa will be broadcast live on Premier Player HD. The broadcast from Anfield Road begins at 15.50 CET, ten minutes before the start.
Bet on Liverpool - Aston Villa with 1xBetLiverpool career stats for Steven Gerrard
- Years: 1998 – 2015;
- Appearances: 710;
- Goals: 186;
- Assists: 145;
Liverpool Form
Liverpool is second-placed in the Premier League table, with 34 points, one point away from the leader Manchester City.
The Reds won the last four games played in Premier League: 4-0 vs Arsenal, 4-0 vs Southampton, 4-1 vs Everton and 1-0 vs Wolves.
Liverpool has the best offensive record in Premier League, with 44 goals scored. The Reds conceded 12 goals so far.
Liverpool is undefeated at Anfield Road since March 3, 0-1 against Fulham.
Aston Villa Form
Steven Gerrard will face his boyhood club six years after he left Anfield. Aston Villa is tenth-placed right now in the Premier League table, with 19 points.
Since Steven Gerrard was named the manager, Aston Villa won three games and lost against Manchester City, 1-2 at home. Aston Villa had three wins in 11 rounds until Steven Gerrard took over, now they have six wins in 15 games.
Last time Aston Villa won against Liverpool at Anfield Stadium was on September 13, 1-0. At that time Steven Gerrard was the captain of Liverpool.
Aston Villa is coming after a big victory against Leicester, 2-1 at home.
Liverpool vs Aston Villa: possible lineups
- Liverpool (4-3-3): Alisson - Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson - Henderson, Fabinho, Thiago - Salah, Jota, Mane;
- Aston Villa (4-3-2-1): Martinez - Cash, Konsa, Mings, Young - McGinn, Nakamba, Luiz - Ramsey, Buendia - Watkins;
