Liverpool host Aston Villa on Saturday evening in a match defined by starkly contrasting form.
The reigning champions are in a domestic crisis, having lost their last four consecutive league matches. Conversely, Aston Villa travel to Anfield full of confidence. Unai Emery’s side have won their last four league games, including a statement victory over Manchester City last weekend.
Liverpool vs Aston Villa – Match Preview and Team News
Date: Saturday, 1 November 2025
Kick-off: 8:00 pm GMT
Venue: Anfield, Liverpool
Referee: Stuart Attwell
VAR: Paul Tierney
Last Meeting: Aston Villa 2-2 Liverpool, 20 February 2025, Premier League
Team News
Liverpool
Liverpool have received a boost ahead of today’s match. Midfielder Ryan Gravenberch has resumed training after an ankle injury. Consequently, he is in contention to face Aston Villa. However, Alexander Isak (groin) and Curtis Jones are both set to miss out. The team do not expect either to be in the squad. Meanwhile, the Reds also remain without several other players. Goalkeeper Alisson Becker (hamstring), Jeremie Frimpong (hamstring), and long-term absentee Giovanni Leoni (ACL) are all still unavailable.
Aston Villa
Unai Emery will be without several key players for the trip to Anfield. For instance, the team has ruled out Emi Buendía with a foot injury. Additionally, Harvey Elliott is ineligible to face his parent club. The absentee list also includes the injured Youri Tielemans and Andrés García. Despite these absences, striker Ollie Watkins is fully fit and will lead the line for Villa.
Form
Liverpool
The Reds are enduring their worst form in years. This poor run has seen them drop to seventh in the table. Furthermore, their week worsened after suffering a 3-0 Carabao Cup defeat to Crystal Palace. In fact, this run of four straight league losses is historic. It is the first time in top-flight history a team has lost four in a row after winning their first five games.
Aston Villa
In stark contrast, Villa are one of the league’s most in-form teams. They have impressively won four straight league games. This has propelled them up to eighth in the table. Consequently, they now sit level on 15 points with Liverpool. Villa will also be well-rested for this match, as they had a free midweek.
Predicted Lineups
Liverpool predicted XI: Mamardashvili; Gomez, Konaté, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Wirtz; Salah, Ekitike, Gakpo
Aston Villa predicted XI: Martínez; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne; Onana, Kamara; Malen, McGinn, Rogers; Watkins
How to watch Liverpool vs Aston Villa?
Fans in the UK can watch the match live on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate.
