FootyMAD's Liverpool match preview

Last updated : 28 December 2009 By Footymad Previewer
Footymad preview
History of the Aston Villa v Liverpool fixture

Aston Villa prepare to entertain Liverpool at Villa Park on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 86 games played, Villans have recorded 37 wins, and Liverpool have come away with 28 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Villa Park was just last season, in August 2008, when they played out a goalless draw in a Premier League match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Mon 24 AugLiverpool1 - 3Aston VillaPREM
2008/2009Sun 22 MarLiverpool5 - 0Aston VillaPREM
2008/2009Sun 31 AugAston Villa0-0LiverpoolPREM
2007/2008Mon 21 JanLiverpool2 - 2Aston VillaPREM
2007/2008Sat 11 AugAston Villa1 - 2LiverpoolPREM
2006/2007Sun 18 MarAston Villa0 - 0LiverpoolPREM
2006/2007Sat 28 OctLiverpool3 - 1Aston VillaPREM

Recent respective form guides

Aston Villa are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 13 goals for the Villans, with 4 goals against.

Liverpool have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 leaked at the wrong end.

Aston Villa's total of 35 points from their 19 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League. Liverpool lie just outside the playoff positions in the Barclays Premier League, picking up 30 from their 19 games so far.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Aston Villa650111515
Liverpool6213677

FootyMad's prediction ...

Aston Villa may be coming up against a decent side in Liverpool, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Villans. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Aston Villa Unbeaten in the last 10 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Liverpool Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.