Aston Villa (Home)
- Aston Villa (W) have been in much better form in the WSL this season and could get the better of the Reds in an open encounter at Villa Park on Thursday, as our Aston Villa (W) vs Liverpool (W) betting tips suggest.
- Villa’s playing style has certainly evolved under Natalia Arroyo, who has introduced a more possession-based approach and a higher intensity than the team was playing under Carla Ward.
- Villa, who are eighth in the table with 10 points from eight games, have won only one of their last five in all competitions, but have played out two 3-3 draws and one 3-1 defeat to show they are not afraid to get involved in high-scoring affairs.
- The only constant in all of Villa’s games has been Rachel Daly’s presence up front as England’s international striker remains the main threat for the Villans.
Liverpool (Away)
- Liverpool (W) have been dreadful in the WSL, taking just two points from their last five games and remaining rooted to the bottom of the table, but there was enough promise in their 4-1 cup win over Sheffield United to suggest they are improving, a factor to consider in the latest Aston Villa (W) vs Liverpool (W) betting tips.
- Liverpool’s captain Grace Fisk will probably miss out through a calf injury, which would be a major blow to their chances of holding out for a point in Birmingham.
Head-to-Head
Liverpool (W) and Aston Villa (W) have won five and four of their last 11 matches in all competitions respectively, with two draws. In addition, this Aston Villa (W) vs Liverpool (W) prediction is informed by their head-to-head record.
Key Players
- But Jill Baijings and Kirsty Hanson have provided good support for Daly in cup competitions, while the summer signing of Maya Hijikata from Tokyo Verdy Beleza has added some pace and an unpredictable streak to Villa’s play in transition.
- Beata Olsson is their best hope of a goal on Thursday, having scored recently, while goalkeeper Faye Kirby has been a bright spot, pulling off crucial saves in recent matches.
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Villa key players:
- Rachel Daly
- Maya Hijikata
- Jill Baijings
- Kirsty Hanson
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Liverpool key players:
- Beata Olsson
- Faye Kirby
- Grace Fisk (possible absence, calf injury)
Betting Insights
- Villa to win at 1.99, Liverpool to win at 3.51 and draw at 3.5 are the match odds with a draw looking the least likely outcome with both teams in need of a result.
- The over 2.5 goals market at 1.8 looks good value in this Super League Women clash as both clubs have been leaking goals in recent weeks with Liverpool’s squad still adapting to the new system.
Prediction
A win for Villa in a close match is more likely with home advantage and because they are in better form in the league, so a 2-1 or 1-0 scoreline is expected.
