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Aston Villa vs Liverpool

Villa Park, Birmingham14 February 2016 at 14:05
Referee: Neil Swarbrick

Match Events

Aston Villa
Liverpool
Kick Off
16′
D. Sturridge

assist: Philippe Coutinho

25′
J. Milner
Leandro Bacuna42′
Half Time
G. AgbonlahorS. Sinclair
58′
58′
E. Can

assist: Roberto Firmino

62′
D. SturridgeD. Origi
63′
D. Origi

assist: Philippe Coutinho

Ashley Westwood65′
65′
N. Clyne
L. BacunaJ. Lyden
66′
66′
Philippe CoutinhoK. Stewart
71′
K. Touré

assist: J. Henderson

74′
Roberto FirminoC. Benteke
Jordan Veretout77′
84′Kevin Stewart
M. RichardsA. Hutton
85′
Full Time

Match Statistics

1Shots on Goal9
4Shots off Goal1
6Total Shots11
1Blocked Shots1
3Shots insidebox7
3Shots outsidebox4
0Fouls0
0Corner Kicks6
0Offsides1
39%Ball Possession61%
3Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves1
410Total passes635
325Passes accurate540
79%Passes %85%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Aston Villa deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Liverpool's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Aston Villa field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Liverpool's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Aston Villa start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Liverpool averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Aston VillaPosition StrengthLiverpool
Aston Villa
31GoalkeeperM. Bunn
4DefenderM. Richards
16DefenderJ. Lescott
43DefenderA. Cissokho
5DefenderJ. Okore
15MidfielderA. Westwood
7MidfielderL. Bacuna
8MidfielderI. Gueye
17MidfielderJ. Veretout
25ForwardCarles Gil
11ForwardG. Agbonlahor
Liverpool
22GoalkeeperS. Mignolet
4DefenderK. Touré
17DefenderM. Sakho
2DefenderN. Clyne
18DefenderAlberto Moreno
7MidfielderJ. Milner
14MidfielderJ. Henderson
10MidfielderPhilippe Coutinho
23MidfielderE. Can
15ForwardD. Sturridge
11ForwardRoberto Firmino

Match Summary

Liverpool defeated Aston Villa 6:0. The match was played in Premier League 2015. Goals were scored by D. Sturridge 16′, J. Milner 25′, E. Can 58′, D. Origi 63′, N. Clyne 65′, K. Touré 71′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Aston Villa had 39% possession while Liverpool held 61%. Aston Villa had 6 shots (1 on target) compared to 11 (9 on target) for Liverpool. Aston Villa made 3 substitutions, Liverpool made 3.

Rivalry since 2010

Aston Villa vs Liverpool Head to Head Results

27 stretnutí
Aston Villa
6
wins
Drawn
5
Liverpool
16
wins
Total goals
85 · 3.1/match
Both scored
15/27 · 56%
Over 2.5
16/27 · 59%

Recent Form

Aston Villa

DWLLLW

Liverpool

DLWWLW

Match Prediction

Aston Villa

35%

Home win

 

35%

Draw

Liverpool

30%

Away win

Model advice

Double chance : Aston Villa or draw

62%Form38%
29%Attack71%
80%Defence20%
50%Head-to-head50%

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Liverpool dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Aston Villa1wins
3draws10 meetings
Liverpool6wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

3.6

Average goals per game

60%

Games with 3+ goals

60%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 3.5%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 21.2%Draw 28.3%Away 54.0%

Odds Range

1X2
Min4.503.401.85
Max4.893.601.86
Market favourite:Liverpool · Moderate favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market20.0%27.3%52.7%
Public market20.5%27.0%52.5%

Aston Villa vs Liverpool — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Liverpool
Result vs. Market: Liverpool (54%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

Aston VillaHalf-time:02Liverpool
6Shots11
1Shots on target9

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
01/11/25Liverpool2–0Aston Villa1.65/4.27/4.79
19/02/25Aston Villa2–2Liverpool3.91/4.00/1.84
09/11/24Liverpool2–0Aston Villa1.43/5.17/6.73
13/05/24Aston Villa3–3Liverpool4.12/4.51/1.70
03/09/23Liverpool3–0Aston Villa1.61/4.44/4.57
20/05/23Liverpool1–1Aston Villa1.47/4.86/6.23
26/12/22Aston Villa1–3Liverpool4.62/4.03/1.73
10/05/22Aston Villa1–2Liverpool7.51/4.75/1.42
11/12/21Liverpool1–0Aston Villa1.22/6.72/12.22
04/10/20Aston Villa7–2Liverpool9.68/5.38/1.32

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Aston Villa

W 407D 316L 422
Over 2.549
Goals scored1441

Away Record: Liverpool

W 678D 307L 274
Over 2.554
Goals scored2265

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026