EPL Betting Action: Aston Villa vs. Liverpool

Liverpool will be looking for back-to-back wins when they head to Villa Park on Tuesday. Liverpool are after a redeeming performance against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Boxing Day, beating the Wolves 2:0 at Anfield Stadium.

Meanwhile, Aston Villa are after a disappointing turnout at the Emirates Stadium where they were drummed 3:0 by the Gunners. Prior to the weekend, Aston Villa had been flying high on a seven-match undefeated run. The loss itself was disappointing but its ramifications were more so because they missed on an opportunity to leapfrog Arsenal in the table and gain a firm foothold in the big four. Aston will be looking to recover lost ground at the expense of a languishing middle-of the table Liverpool.

Soccer Betting Line:

Aston Villa pk +105 +175 2½ O +105 U -125 draw +225
Liverpool pk -125 +150 2½ O +105 U -125 draw +225

Match Time: 2:45 PM EAST Tuesday December 29, 2009

Venue: Villa Park

Soccer Betting Verdict: Rafa Benitez’s side is marginally favoured to win outright at Villa Park on Tuesday. BetOnline bookies tip the Reds at +150 to win outright, slightly shorter than Aston Villa’s odds to win at +175. Since the Reds are coming off a win and the Villans off a loss, it may not be a bad selection to back the horse riding the positive trend.

The Reds have had short-lived winning streaks this season and this is an issue when considering online betting on the outright win, still you can’t deny the quality and experience of Liverpool’s camp and if you are looking for a sign, what could be more proof-positive than their favourite odds. If you are going to go in this direction then why not take the Overs at 2 ½ Over +105. I am liking the Reds to win 2:1 or 3:1 in this match.

The draw is offered at +225 and there is an argument to be had that this might be the better option in the market what with both sides tipped so close on the money line. Can’t argue this is not a solid option considering the overall state of things this season for Liverpool and Aston Villa’s recent disappointment. If so, I would recommend combining this bet with the Overs once again at 2 ½ +105.

Soccer Free Picks: This match is Liverpool’s to lose in my opinion. They need the three points more than any other club right now in some respects does. What is more, they need a convincing victory to close out the year. Liverpool should win this match so the recommended bet is Liverpool at +150 and Over 2.5 at +105