Aston Villa vs Liverpool: Key Clash for Champions League Qualification

Aston Villa host Liverpool at Villa Park, Birmingham, with kickoff on 2026-05-15 at 19:00 UTC in Premier League Regular Season - 37. Aston Villa enter the fixture 4th on 62 points (goal difference 6), while Liverpool sit 5th on 59 points (goal difference 10). This is a key late‑campaign clash in the race for Champions League qualification.

Aston Villa Availability

Aston Villa face multiple absences. Alysson (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. H. Elliott (Loan agreement) is sidelined and unavailable to face his parent club. B. Kamara (Knee Injury) is sidelined, removing an important midfield screening option. A. Onana (Calf Injury) is sidelined, further reducing depth in central areas. All four are confirmed out rather than doubtful.

Liverpool Availability

Liverpool also travel with a stretched squad. 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 goals and 4 assists. W. Endo (Foot Injury) is sidelined, while G. Leoni (Knee Injury) is sidelined.

Impact Summary

Villa’s absences are concentrated in midfield and depth attacking roles, but key creators and scorers like O. Watkins (14 goals, 3 assists) and M. Rogers (10 goals, 6 assists) remain available, preserving much of their attacking output. Liverpool, by contrast, lose a primary forward threat in H. Ekitike, trimming a significant share of their 62 league goals and increasing creative responsibility on Mohamed Salah, D. Szoboszlai and C. Gakpo.