National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Aston Villa or Liverpool that keep their silverware dream alive.
It’s a hectic schedule for the away team, as they were in action only four days ago in the Premier League. That game, against Southampton, was also an away game. It's a tiring schedule for Liverpool.
Aston Villa form and stats
Aston Villa participated in FA Cup the last season, where they reached the 3rd round.3-1-3 (win-draw-lost) are the Premier League numbers at home for Aston Villa so far this season.
Villa are hoping to put things right at home after a defeat in their previous match, the score 1-2 away versus Manchester United. A 1-1 draw away in the Premier League before that, with Chelsea the opponent.
Emiliano Martínez had a busy but productive day in the Manchester United match. Despite making seven saves the loss could not be prevented.
The Villa manager D. Smith has got the team scoring with 15 from 7 home games in the league. Defensively it’s touch-and-go for the home team as 11 goals have been conceded.
Liverpool form and stats
Liverpool was sent out of FA Cup in the 5th round last season.2 wins, 5 draws and 2 losses. That’s the product of Liverpool playing as the away team in the Premier League this season.
The attacking players of Liverpool have been feeble for some time now, the team not scoring a league goal in the last 258 minutes.
It might be tough going out on the road again for Liverpool, facing their second straight away game. Especially as the previous game, ended with a defeat 0-1 versus Southampton. A 0-0 draw at Newcastle United's stadium before that.
Liverpool has displayed an ability to score goals in away matches in the league this season, 16 goals from 9 games. Liverpool have conceded 13 goals in these away matches.
Head 2 Head
Last ten meetings between the teams: Aston Villa won four, Liverpool won five and one draw. seven games with over 2,5 goals, three matches with two goals or less.Top Goalscorers
  M. Salah Ghaly 13 goals |   J. Grealish 6 goals |  O. Watkins 6 goals |
Aston Villa missing players
Liverpool missing players
| Aston Villa | Liverpool | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 12 | Played | P | 13 | 25 | ||
| 13 | 6 | Won | W | 5 | 14 | ||
| 4 | 1 | Drew | D | 6 | 8 | ||
| 8 | 5 | Lost | L | 2 | 3 | ||
| 41 | 19 | Scored | S | 30 | 54 | ||
| 25 | 15 | Conceded | C | 16 | 26 | ||
| 96% | 92% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 92% | 92% | ||
| 72% | 58% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 77% | 80% | ||
| 52% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 38% | 48% | ||
| 12% | 17% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 38% | 32% | ||
| 8% | 17% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 31% | 20% | ||
| 36% | 25% | BTTS | BTTS | 54% | 52% | ||
| 48% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 38% | 40% | ||
| 20% | 33% | Failed to Score | F T | 15% | 16% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1.8 | 2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.3 | 1.1 | ||
| 2 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | ||
| 14.9 | 16.1 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 14.2 | 14.7 | ||
| 5.4 | 6.2 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 6.2 | 6.1 | ||
| 31% | 26% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 37% | 36% | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Liverpool | 17 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 37 | 21 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 33 |
| 2 | Manchester United | 16 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 33 | 24 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 11 | 9 | 33 |
| 3 | Leicester City | 17 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 31 | 21 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 9 | 10 | 32 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 29 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 7 | 14 | 29 |
| 5 | Manchester City | 15 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 24 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 29 |
| 6 | Southampton | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 26 | 19 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 29 |
| 7 | Everton | 16 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 26 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 29 |
| 8 | Aston Villa | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 29 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 5 | 13 | 26 |
| 9 | Chelsea | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 32 | 21 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 26 |
| 10 | West Ham United | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 24 | 21 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 3 | 26 |
| 11 | Arsenal | 17 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 20 | 19 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 23 |
| 12 | Leeds United | 17 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 30 | 33 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 17 | 20 | -3 | 23 |
| 13 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 18 | 24 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 16 | -6 | 22 |
| 14 | Crystal Palace | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 22 | 29 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 14 | -7 | 22 |
| 15 | Newcastle United | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 18 | 26 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 11 | -8 | 19 |
| 16 | Burnley | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 20 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 13 | -11 | 16 |
| 17 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 17 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 21 | 28 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 13 | -7 | 14 |
| 18 | Fulham | 15 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 23 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 11 | -10 | 11 |
| 19 | West Bromwich Albion | 17 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 39 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 24 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 15 | -28 | 8 |
| 20 | Sheffield United | 17 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 8 | 29 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 17 | -21 | 2 |
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