- Manchester City have won all four head-to-head WSL games against Liverpool since November 2023, scoring 15 and conceding five.
- City have won four of their last five competitive games, including a 3-2 win over Arsenal, and a 5-1 thrashing of Spurs.
- Liverpool have lost all four of their 2025-26 WSL matches, conceding eight goals and failing to take a single point.
City’s class should tell at Anfield
This Liverpool (W) vs Manchester City (W) preview shows why Manchester City Women are the heavy favorites at 1.37 to beat Liverpool and keep hot on the heels of Chelsea at the top of the WSL table while the Red Girls are huge long shots at 7.65 to gain any kind of result.
Manchester City boss Andrée Jeglertz has stamped their philosophy on the Citizens in the short time they have been in charge, playing an attacking possession-based game in which the team press high up the pitch and use their technical players to dictate the tempo in the middle of the field.
Their high-octane front three, which has seen plenty of rotation, are given the freedom to express themselves and create goals with their fluid 4-3-3 system, which allows for plenty of overloads on the wide areas.
Taylor’s girls need to dig in at home
Liverpool, by contrast, appear to be returning to a more pragmatic approach with a back three and wing-backs under new boss Gareth Taylor, who was previously in charge of the Women’s Cityzens.
They are still trying to work out who does what in the 3-4-3 system that Taylor appears to prefer, but it has been a pretty dismal start for the former City coach as his team have failed to adapt to the Super League Women’s increased tempo. According to our Liverpool (W) vs Manchester City (W) prediction, this tactical transition is unlikely to yield quick results.
His first four games at the helm have seen the Reds lose four straight WSL fixtures, conceding eight goals and earning no league points, with recurring defensive lapses in closing out tight games.
Cup win for Reds isn’t a league form guide
Liverpool did destroy Sunderland 5-0 in the Women’s League Cup, but those that have fallen into the trap of thinking that meant they were ready to turn their season around should have learned their lesson by now.
Cornelia Kapocs remains Liverpool’s main attacking threat and she may be the most likely person to score against City if at all. The Hungarian forward can offer width, pace and a direct threat from wide right, while Jenna Clark and Gemma Bonner will have their hands full organizing at the back against City’s high-powered attack. The latest Liverpool (W) vs Manchester City (W) prediction takes all these attacking dynamics into account.
City’s attacking talent should be too hot
The weather will be partly cloudy and cool at Anfield, so won’t affect the match too much, although it may help City’s slick passing game and ensure Liverpool’s set-piece routine goes off without a hitch. But the visitors are in such good form that they shouldn’t need a helping hand to win this game.
Vivianne Miedema is in blistering form again and, when fit, adds another dimension to City’s attack with her clinical finishing and ability to play some beautiful passes. Bunny Shaw is their talisman and will be marked by everyone, but the Jamaican’s quality and willingness to do the hard yards mean she always finds a way to get on the scoreboard - as she did with a hat-trick against Spurs. The Liverpool (W) vs Manchester City (W) prediction further supports City’s key players making the difference at Anfield.
Iman Beney has been the latest star to emerge from the bench and her late winner against the Gunners was the icing on the cake of a perfect performance from the Cityzens. They will keep the foot on the gas in this and Liverpool will struggle to contain them in the second half if they aren’t far ahead by half-time.
Both teams can score as Reds dig deep
Both Teams To Score is an attractive bet at 1.8, and the best option is to stick with the value on Over 2.5 Goals at 1.66. The fact that City have been prolific in recent meetings while Liverpool have conceded eight in their four opening WSL matches suggests this should be a walk in the park. In the context of Liverpool (W) vs Manchester City (W) betting tips, this offers a clear edge for the visiting team.
City have won their two most recent WSL meetings with Liverpool by 5-1 and 4-0 scorelines and there is a considerable gap in attacking quality between the two teams. The Liverpool (W) vs Manchester City (W) prediction is that Liverpool should be able to make City work for their goals on Sunday, but not enough to stop the away side winning comfortably by a 2-0 or 3-1 margin.
