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Last updated : 04 November 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Aston Villa v Liverpool fixture

Aston Villa prepare to entertain Liverpool at Villa Park at lunchtime on Saturday, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 82 games played, Villans have recorded 37 wins, and Liverpool have come away with 26 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Villa Park was less than a year ago, in December 2004, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Premiership match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sun 15 MayLiverpool2 - 1Aston VillaPREM
2004/2005Sat 04 DecAston Villa1-1LiverpoolPREM
2003/2004Sat 10 JanLiverpool1 - 0Aston VillaPREM
2003/2004Sun 24 AugAston Villa0 - 0LiverpoolPREM
2002/2003Sat 11 JanLiverpool1 - 1Aston VillaPREM
2002/2003Wed 18 DecAston Villa3 - 4LiverpoolLGEC
2002/2003Sun 18 AugAston Villa0 - 1LiverpoolPREM

Recent respective form guides

Aston Villa are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The Villans's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Liverpool have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Reds's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

Aston Villa are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 9 points from 11 matches. Liverpool see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premiership, showing a record of 13 points from their 9 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
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FootyMad's prediction ...

Your FootyMad panel thinks that Aston Villa's indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against Liverpool. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Aston Villa 4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
Liverpool Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.