Liverpool vs Aston Villa Preview

Anfield prepares to host a Premier League clash that could define the trajectory of both clubs’ seasons as Liverpool welcome Aston Villa on 1st November 2025, with kick-off scheduled for 20:00 GMT. This encounter arrives at a critical juncture, with the two sides traveling in completely opposite directions. Liverpool stumble into this fixture nursing the wounds of a catastrophic run that has seen secure a single victory in their last five matches, while Villa arrive on Merseyside brimming with confidence after an exceptional sequence that has seen them emerge as genuine dark horses for European qualification. The contrast in momentum couldn’t be starker, and with Anfield’s legendary atmosphere potentially turning toxic if results don’t improve, this represents a must-win fixture for the Reds.

The statistics paint a nightmarish picture for Liverpool. The Reds have endured a torrid October, suffering four defeats and recording just one positive result—a commanding 5-1 away victory at Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League League Phase on October 22nd. That European triumph aside, the domestic form has been abysmal: a humiliating 3-0 home defeat to Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup on October 29th, a 3-2 home loss to Brentford on October 25th that exposed alarming defensive frailties, a painful 2-1 home defeat to Manchester United on October 19th, and a 2-1 loss at Chelsea on October 4th. The pattern is clear and deeply concerning—Liverpool have lost four consecutive matches across all competitions, with three of those defeats coming at Anfield. For a club with title aspirations at the season’s outset, this represents a full-blown crisis that demands an immediate and emphatic response.

Aston Villa, meanwhile, have been one of the Premier League’s most impressive outfits in recent weeks. The Villans have won four of their last five matches, including a statement 1-0 away victory at Manchester City on October 26th, a 2-1 away win at Tottenham Hotspur on October 19th, a 2-1 home victory over Burnley on October 5th, and a 2-0 away triumph at Feyenoord Rotterdam in the Europa League on October 2nd. Their only blemish came in a narrow 2-1 away defeat to Go Ahead Eagles in the Europa League on October 23rd—a competition where squad management can lead to unexpected results. The consistency of Villa’s performances has been remarkable, combining defensive organization with clinical finishing to deliver results against quality opposition. With confidence surging through the squad and belief growing that they can compete with anyone, Villa will view this trip to Anfield not as a daunting challenge but as a genuine opportunity to inflict further damage on a wounded opponent.

The head-to-head record offers Villa limited encouragement, though recent encounters suggest they’re capable of troubling Liverpool. The Reds have won two of the last five meetings, including comprehensive 3-0 and 2-0 victories. However, the most recent fixture between these sides ended in a 2-2 draw at Villa Park in February 2025, while a thrilling 3-3 encounter in May 2024 demonstrated Villa’s capacity to match Liverpool blow for blow. There’s also that precious 1-1 draw in May 2023 that proved Villa can extract points from Anfield. With the home side in disarray and Villa flying high, this fixture carries the tantalizing possibility of an upset that would send shockwaves through the Premier League and potentially plunge Liverpool’s season into full-scale meltdown.

Global audiences can witness this pivotal Premier League showdown, with TNT Sports 1 and Amazon Prime Video broadcasting live in the UK and Ireland, while international fans can tune in via USA Network, Telemundo, and UNIVERSO in the United States, DAZN in Canada, Disney+ Hotstar in India, and beIN Sports across the Middle East and North Africa. With kick-off at 20:00 GMT, this promises to be essential viewing for anyone captivated by the drama and unpredictability that makes the Premier League the world’s most-watched domestic competition.

Injured Players:

Liverpool: Wataru Endo (Out), Stefan Bajcetic (Out), Alisson Becker (Out), Giovanni Leoni (Out), Ryan Gravenberch (Doubtful), Jeremie Frimpong (Doubtful), Alexander Isak (Doubtful)

Aston Villa: Andrés García (Out), Youri Tielemans (Out), Harvey Elliott (Out)

Liverpool will be without key players Endo, Bajcetic, and goalkeeper Alisson Becker, while Gravenberch, Frimpong, and striker Isak face late fitness tests ahead of this fixture. Aston Villa are missing midfielder Tielemans and winger Elliott, alongside Andrés García, reducing their midfield options for this challenging away trip to Anfield.

Possible line-ups:

Liverpool (4-2-3-1)

Mamardashvili, Dijk, Gravenberch, Konaté, Allister, Szoboszlai, Ekitike, Kerkez, Gakpo, Salah, Bradley

Aston Villa (4-2-3-1)

Martínez, Onana, Konsa, Kamara, Torres, Watkins, Rogers, Cash, Buendía, McGinn, Digne

🔴 Liverpool Form

Result	Opponent	Score	Competition	Date
❌	Crystal Palace	3-0	English Carabao Cup	Oct 29, 2025
❌	Brentford	3-2	English Premier League	Oct 25, 2025
✅	Eintracht Frankfurt	1-5	Champions League	Oct 22, 2025
❌	Manchester United	2-1	English Premier League	Oct 19, 2025
❌	Chelsea	2-1	English Premier League	Oct 4, 2025

🦁 Aston Villa Form

Result	Opponent	Score	Competition	Date
✅	Manchester City	1-0	English Premier League	Oct 26, 2025
❌	Go Ahead Eagles	2-1	Europa League	Oct 23, 2025
✅	Tottenham Hotspur	2-1	English Premier League	Oct 19, 2025
✅	Burnley	2-1	English Premier League	Oct 5, 2025
✅	Feyenoord Rotterdam	2-0	Europa League	Oct 2, 2025

🏆 Head-to-Head Record

Home Team	Score	Away Team	Competition	Date
Aston Villa	2-2	Liverpool	English Premier League	Feb 19, 2025
Liverpool	2-0	Aston Villa	English Premier League	Nov 9, 2024
Aston Villa	3-3	Liverpool	English Premier League	May 13, 2024
Liverpool	3-0	Aston Villa	English Premier League	Sep 3, 2023
Liverpool	1-1	Aston Villa	English Premier League	May 20, 2023

📺 TV Listings / Streaming

Country	Broadcaster
🇬🇧 UK	TNT Sports 1, Amazon Prime Video
🇺🇸 USA	USA Network, Telemundo, UNIVERSO
🇨🇦 Canada	DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada
🇦🇺 Australia	Stan Sport
🇮🇳 India	Disney+ Hotstar
🇩🇪 Germany	Sky Sport Premier League
🇪🇸 Spain	DAZN Spain, Amazon Prime Video
🇫🇷 France	Canal+ Foot
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia	beIN SPORTS CONNECT
🇿🇦 South Africa	DStv App, SuperSport Premier League