Aston Villa vs Liverpool: Premier League Clash for Champions League Spots

Aston Villa host Liverpool at Villa Park, Birmingham, on 2026-05-15 in Premier League Regular Season - 37. Villa arrive sitting 4th on 62 points, while Liverpool are 5th with 59 points, both chasing Champions League qualification.

Aston Villa Availability

Aston Villa face multiple absences. Alysson (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. H. Elliott (Loan agreement) is sidelined and unavailable against his parent club. B. Kamara (Knee Injury) is sidelined, removing an important midfield shield. A. Onana (Calf Injury) is sidelined, further reducing depth in the middle of the pitch. None of Villa’s listed top scorers or assist leaders are ruled out, so O. Watkins and M. Rogers remain available to carry the attacking burden.

Liverpool Availability

Liverpool also travel with a lengthy injury list. Alisson (Muscle Injury) is sidelined, forcing a change in goal. S. Bajcetic (Hamstring Injury) is sidelined. C. Bradley (Knee Injury) is sidelined. H. Ekitike (Achilles Tendon Injury) is sidelined, a major blow given his 11 league goals and 4 assists. W. Endo (Foot Injury) is sidelined, and G. Leoni (Knee Injury) is sidelined, trimming options in midfield and defense.

Impact Summary

Villa’s main creative and goalscoring threats, notably O. Watkins (14 goals, 3 assists) and M. Rogers (10 goals, 6 assists), are intact, preserving most of their attacking output. Liverpool, by contrast, lose significant firepower with H. Ekitike out, placing greater responsibility on Mohamed Salah, D. Szoboszlai and C. Gakpo to sustain their 62-goal league tally.