Liverpool's Mohamed Salah is the favourite at 4/1 to score first against Aston Villa - while Ollie Watkins is the best-backed for the hosts at 15/2

In what is a mouthwatering contest between third and fourth in the Premier League table - Liverpool travel south to take on Aston Villa at Villa Park today.

Despite being away from home and winning just two of their last six league games - the Reds are odds-on favourites at 7/10 to secure the victory.

Conversely, Villa are 3/1 underdogs to win their 21st game of the Premier League season.

Elsewhere, for those interested in the 'Goalscorers' market - it is Mohamed Salah who is the best-backed.

Mohamed Salah is the 4/1 favourite to score first against Aston Villa on Monday, say Sky Bet

At the time of writing, Salah is 4/1 to score the opening goal of the game. Although some of the opinion that Salah hasn't contributed as much in 2023-24 when compared to previous seasons - he has still been incredibly effective for the Reds.

He's joint fifth for the most goals scored in the league this season with 18, and joint second for the most assists with 10.

Salah's team-mate Darwin Nunez is another player who is generating interest, with the Uruguayan striker 11/2 to bag the opener.

Nunez has been a little hot and cold for Liverpool this season - with the 24-year-old's season consisting of some phenomenal goals and some shocking misses.

Despite his inconsistency, he has still managed to rack up an impressive 18 goals and 13 assists across all competitions.

Meanwhile, if you're predicting Aston Villa to draw first blood - Ollie Watkins is the shortest-priced player for the home team at 15/2.

Watkins has been nothing short of sensational for Villa this season - registering the most goal contributions of any player in the league with 19 goals and 12 assists.

Sky Bet odds in 'Full-time Result' market for Aston Villa vs Liverpool:

Liverpool 7/10

Aston Villa 3/1

Draw 7/2

Sky Bet odds in 'Goalscorers' market for Aston Villa vs Liverpool:

Mohamed Salah to score first 4/1

Darwin Nunez to score first 11/2

Ollie Watkins to score first 15/2

• All odds are correct at the time of publication