Double chanceManchester City W or draw ✓87% · @1.07
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓56% · @1.83
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓72% · fair 1.38
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 10.96
Manchester City W vs Liverpool W preview and prediction
The match
Manchester City W host Liverpool W in the FA WSL on Friday 18 September, with kick-off at 19:00 (WAT) at Academy Stadium. Manchester City W are 1st with 25 points from 9 games (top of the table), while Liverpool W sit 12th on 8 points (in the bottom three). A gap of 17 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Manchester City W's last 5: WWWWW Most recently they beat Aston Villa W 4–1 away. They are scoring freely – 2.2 goals a game. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Liverpool W's last 5: DWLLL Most recently they drew with Tottenham Hotspur W 1–1 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.2 scored and 1.0 conceded.
Manchester City W arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.7 points a game against 0.8.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 3 May 2026, finished Manchester City W 1–0 Liverpool W.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.8 goals: 2.6 for Manchester City W and 1.1 for Liverpool W. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 72% likely and both teams score in 56% of our simulations.
Betting angles
Win chances: Manchester City W 68%, draw 18%, Liverpool W 13%.
Both teams to score: yes (56%) at 1.83.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Manchester City W to win – a 68% chance at odds of 1.30. Predicted score: Manchester City W 2–1 Liverpool W. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Manchester City W68%fair 1.46 · @1.30
Draw18%fair 5.51 · @5.00
Liverpool W13%fair 7.46 · @8.50
3.75Expected goals
2.62Manchester City W xG
1.13Liverpool W xG
56%Both score
72%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–19%
2–08%
3–18%
3–07%
1–17%
1–06%
From our goals model: Manchester City W 2.6 – 1.1 Liverpool W expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Manchester City W vs Liverpool W?
Our pick is Manchester City W to win with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Manchester City W vs Liverpool W?
On our numbers Manchester City W have a 68% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Liverpool W 13%.
How many goals will there be in Manchester City W vs Liverpool W?
We expect about 3.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 72% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Manchester City W vs Liverpool W?
Our predicted score is Manchester City W 2–1 Liverpool W, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.8 goals in total.
When is Manchester City W vs Liverpool W?
Manchester City W vs Liverpool W (FA WSL) kicks off on Friday 18 September 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time) at Academy Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
