WSL Predictions: Gameweek 9

The ultimate worldwide break of 2024 is formally over and the Girls's Tremendous League (WSL) returns for 2 closing matches earlier than the Christmas break.

Chelsea At the moment, they’re 5 factors forward on the prime of the championship standings and have nonetheless not misplaced a degree beneath the management of Sonia Bompastor. A battle on the backside of the desk sees three groups stay in peril of relegation, with Crystal Palace, Leicester Metropolis and West Ham United on 5 factors.

Heading into week 9, Liverpool's go to to Manchester United is a crucial subject to be careful for. An vital bottom-of-the-table conflict may also happen in east London, as West Ham host Crystal Palace.

Earlier than the ninth day of WSL, 90 minutes predicted all of the matches of the weekend…

The WSL kicks off at Leigh Sports activities Village as Manchester United host Liverpool within the first match of a Tremendous Sunday. The Pink Devils will look to regain the momentum that they had initially of the season in opposition to a group that haunted them through the 2023/24 marketing campaign.

Liverpool received the higher of United in each league encounters final season however have struggled to search out their footing to date in 2024/25. Matt Beard's facet shall be desirous to proper latest wrongs once they journey to Higher Manchester.

United have been very sturdy in protection, maintaining six clear sheets within the league to date. However, Liverpool actually struggled defensively, conceding 12 objectives to United's three.

Each groups have lacked creativity in latest weeks and shall be desirous to placed on a way more inspiring show of their clashes. Neither group is in a constant rhythm, the competitors will definitely be tight.

Prediction: Manchester United 1-1 Liverpool

It's been a rocky begin to the WSL season for Tottenham Hotspur, selecting up simply two wins in eight video games. Robert Vilahamn's facet shall be desirous to capitalize on an injury-riddled Everton as they welcome the Toffees to Brisbane Highway Stadium.

Regardless of a gradual begin, Everton return to the WSL after a 1-0 win over Liverpool within the Merseyside derby final month. Brian Sorensen's facet at present sit ninth within the league desk, only one level exterior the relegation zone. They’ve conceded 13 objectives, scoring simply three, placing them with a aim distinction of -10.

Spurs shall be keen for his or her second house win this season and may have sufficient to return out on prime.

Prediction: Tottenham 2-0 Everton

Manchester Metropolis might want to have an excellent file this weekend in the event that they wish to keep away from Chelsea on the prime of the desk.

Gareth Taylor's facet shall be with out Lauren Hemp and Vivianne Miedema for the assembly with Leicester Metropolis on the Joie Stadium this Sunday. The Cityzens are but to show their power with out Hemp, shedding to Chelsea earlier than narrowly edging previous Hammarby earlier than the worldwide break.

The Foxes have actually struggled to achieve momentum beneath Amandine Miquel, profitable only one recreation in eight to date. Sunday guarantees to be one other powerful problem for Leicester, with Man Metropolis's assault set to make an actual dent within the Foxes' defence.

Prediction: Manchester Metropolis 4-0 Leicester Metropolis

A battle within the prime half of the desk shall be one to observe, as Dario Vidosic finds himself dealing with his greatest problem but.

Brighton journey to west London to face an unbeaten Chelsea facet at Kingsmeadow. The Seagulls at present sit third within the WSL desk with 5 wins, two losses and one draw.

Vidosic was toppled the final time his group confronted a prime group, shedding 5-0 to Arsenal. Brighton must be much less cussed of their recreation plan in opposition to the Blues in the event that they wish to go unpunished.

Chelsea are anticipated to win as soon as once more, with Bompastor's Blues persevering with to look extra ruthless with every recreation.

Prediction: Chelsea 3-1 Brighton

Arsenal return to the Emirates Stadium this weekend as they host Aston Villa on matchday 9. The Gunners will look to go eight video games unbeaten beneath interim head coach Renee Slegers.

This encounter introduced all of the drama of the 2023/24 season, because the Reds got here from behind to win 2-1 because of a last-minute winner from Alessia Russo. The stakes will not be as excessive this 12 months, however Arsenal ought to have the firepower to get the job executed.

They may also have the benefit of the house crowd, and a fragile Villa group might battle to resist the stress. Robert de Pauw's begin to life at Birmingham doesn't look nice on the stat sheet, with the group selecting up only one win. The performances could inform a distinct story, because the Villans put in a powerful turnaround in opposition to Chelsea and Man Metropolis.

Time will inform whether or not or not Arsenal can preserve their optimistic momentum beneath Slegers' management, however the Gunners ought to be capable of cross the end line on Sunday.

Prediction: Arsenal 2-0 Aston Villa

A London derby awaits the Chigwell Building Stadium, as West Ham United host Crystal Palace in a bottom-of-the-table conflict.

Rehanne Skinner's West Ham facet have had a tough begin to the 2024/25 marketing campaign, selecting up only one win within the 2024/25 marketing campaign to date. The Irons narrowly prevented the relegation zone final season, and Sunday's recreation in opposition to the Eagles shall be a must-win if they’re to outlive the drop once more.

As for the guests, Crystal Palace's final place within the WSL appears barely unfair after some spectacular performances. The Eagles have proven glimpses of optimistic soccer since their promotion to the highest flight, and a victory in opposition to the Irons shall be simply what they should kick-start their marketing campaign.

The competition is certain to be a cagey affair, with each groups determined for the three factors that may catapult them out of the drop zone. West Ham's pacy entrance line of Riko Ueki and Viviane Asseyi will definitely check the Eagles, however Palace's braveness might simply safe them victory.

Prediction: West Ham 1-2 Crystal Palace

READ THE LATEST NEWS, FEATURES AND ANALYSIS FROM WOMEN’S SOCCER