WSL predictions: Gameweek 13 | OneFootball

Last week was decisive in this season’s Women’s Super League (WSL) title race as Chelsea extended their lead with a narrow win over Arsenal.

They now have a seven-point lead at the top of the standings with Manchester United now in second place. While it looks like Chelsea’s title to lose, this could be another big week in the context of the entire season.

Some of the key fixtures include Arsenal’s visit to Manchester City, as well as United’s trip to take on Tottenham Hotspur. At the bottom end of the table, Crystal Palace are in desperate need of a result and Everton’s clash with Leicester City could also be significant.

So, 90min have predicted this weekend’s round of WSL fixtures and who will come out on top…

Manchester City vs Arsenal

Manchester City host Arsenal this weekend / Jess Hornby/GettyImages

The first game of the weekend sees a wounded Arsenal travel to face City in the early kick off on Sunday. The Gunners were narrowly beaten by table-toppers Chelsea last time out and they will be without Katie McCabe after she was sent off in the latter stages of the game at Stamford Bridge.

Renee Slegers’ side will be determined to put things right this week and, although City beat Aston Villa last weekend, their recent defeat to United should serve as a source of inspiration for Arsenal. City, with all their injury concerns, have looked a little vulnerable in recent games which means the visitors could clinch a victory.

Prediction: Manchester City 1-2 Arsenal

Everton vs Leicester City

Leicester City beat Liverpool last time out / Jess Hornby/GettyImages

Based on last week’s results, Leicester City are certainly in better form as they beat Liverpool at home. Everton, on the other hand, suffered a 2-0 loss away at West Ham last Sunday.

That being said, the Toffees have had solid home form this season and have been able to secure draws against some tricky opponents. The spoils will likely be shared this weekend.

Everton 1-1 Leicester City

Liverpool vs West Ham

West Ham travel to face Liverpool on Sunday / Ben Roberts Photo/GettyImages

Liverpool’s struggles against Leicester last time out doesn’t bode well for the visit of West Ham this weekend. Especially because the Hammers secured a win over the Reds’ Merseyside rivals last time out.

Although Matt Beard’s side are not having too many issues in front of goal this season due to Olivia Smith’s good form, they have looked vulnerable defensively. The visitors will likely edge a high-scoring game.

Prediction: Liverpool 2-3 West Ham

Brighton vs Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace are in desperate need of a win / Bryn Lennon/GettyImages

Brighton are still one of the best of the rest outside the traditional top four this season, but Tottenham are closing in and are now level on 17 points. It is for that reason the Seagulls are under pressure this weekend to pick up a win, especially after last week’s defeat at United.

Crystal Palace, on the other hand, are bottom of the standings and have lost their last five league games. Brighton should have enough to come out on top this week, and quite comfortably.

Prediction: Brighton 3-0 Crystal Palace

Aston Villa vs Chelsea

Chelsea are top of the WSL table / Gaspafotos/MB Media/GettyImages

Despite taking the lead against Manchester City last week, Aston Villa ultimately suffered a home defeat. At Stamford Bridge, Chelsea strengthened their place at the top of the WSL standings with a narrow win over their title rivals Arsenal.

Chelsea are in formidable form and look unstoppable at the moment. It’s difficult to see Villa getting any form of a positive result this weekend.

Prediction: Aston Villa 0-4 Chelsea

Tottenham vs Manchester United

Manchester United travel to face Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday / Molly Darlington/GettyImages

United have enjoyed a surge in form in recent weeks, including their big win over City at the Etihad. Marc Skinner’s side comfortably won their WSL meeting against Spurs back in October, so it will likely be a similar result this time around.

The Red Devils are second in the table on 27 points, seven behind leaders Chelsea. At this moment in time, they look like they could be the closest challengers to Sonia Bompastor’s side.