Aston Villa v Liverpool Monday at 21.00 CET

Birmingham Monday night under the lights for 3rd v 4th place in the England Premier League.

Aston Villa are 4th and just need 1 point to confirm that place. Overall they have 20 wins, 7 draws and 9 losses. Home form is 12 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses.  Recent all competition form of 2 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses (no wins in last 4) Liverpool are in 3rd and are 11 points ahead of home side. Overall form is 23 wins, 9 draws and 4 losses. Away form is 9 wins, 6 draws and 3 losses. Recent form is 3 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses.

Team news: Home side are without Rogers, will have late tests on Moreno, Tielemens and Zaniolo. Liverpool have no new injury worries.

Head-to-head statistics: 20 games – 5 wins Aston Villa,  2 draws and 13 wins Liverpool.

Betting selection – Villa back from Greece on Thursday after 2-0 loss to Olympiacos sent them tumbling out Conference. Liverpool have had a full week to prepare here and should be fresher. Take Liverpool win at 3-4 or 1.75 BetMGM.