Aston Villa will take on Liverpool at 9 a.m. ET on Sunday at Anfield. Liverpool are 2-1-0 overall and the Reds finished last season 24-10-12, while Aston Villa are 2-0-1 overall and they finished last season 18-7-13. The latest Liverpool vs. Aston Villa odds list Liverpool as the -155 favorite (risk $155 to win $100) on the 90-minute money line, with Aston Villa the +350 underdog. A draw is priced at +330, and the over/under is 3.5 goals.

Aston Villa are expected to lose on Sunday, which is bad news given the team's subpar 7-5-8 record as the underdog last season. On the other hand, Liverpool will play as the favorite, and the team was 17-8-7 as such last season.

Before entering any Liverpool vs. Aston Villa picks, you'll want to see the EPL predictions from SportsLine's soccer insider James Holliman.

Holliman has been a writer and editor for nearly 25 years and grew up with soccer in his blood. He played competitively through high school and has been following the game closely since the 1970's heyday of the North American Soccer League. His interest has expanded worldwide, and his betting approach is centered on crunching the numbers, but he sees the whole field and relies on his instinct.

Since the 2022 World Cup, Holliman has been profitable across multiple leagues, including the Premier League, UEFA Champions League and Bundesliga. He went 21-10 -- bringing a profit of $1,147 for $100 bettors -- on his Champions League predictions last season.

The expert has taken an in-depth look at the Liverpool vs. Aston Villa showdown. We can tell you he's leaning Over the total, and he's locked in two confident best bets, one of which offers a plus-money payout. You absolutely need to see his picks before making any selections of your own.

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