Leicester City vs. Liverpool: WSL Preview, Prediction, and Team News
Liverpool heads to King Power Stadium on Sunday to face Leicester City in a Barclays Women's Super League (WSL) clash. Both teams are eager to secure their first win of the 2025-26 season after suffering defeats in their opening matches.
Match Overview
Following a disappointing 4-1 loss to Everton in the Merseyside Derby, Liverpool manager Gareth Taylor is under pressure to deliver a positive result. Leicester City, led by interim head coach Rick Passmoor, also seeks redemption after a 4-0 defeat against Manchester United. The game kicks off at 12pm BST and will be available on Sky Sports Mix and WSL YouTube.
Previous Encounters
Last season, Liverpool struggled against Leicester, drawing 1-1 at home and losing 2-1 on the road. Taylor has emphasized the need for improvement after the Everton defeat, stating that Liverpool “don’t want to receive scorelines like that.” Passmore remains optimistic, asserting that one bad result won't define Leicester's season, as they look to create a fortress at the King Power Stadium.
Team News and Predicted Lineups
Leicester will be without Missy Goodwin due to injury. Jutta Rantala is expected to push for a starting role after returning to the bench. Liverpool faces goalkeeper issues, with Rachael Laws sidelined with a hand injury and uncertainty surrounding Rafaella Borgraffe. Alejandra Bernabe and Zara Shaw also remain out of action, while new signings Beata Olsson and Emilia Szymczak could feature. Lily Woodham made her debut in the previous match.
- Leicester Key Player: Jutta Rantala
- Liverpool Key Player: Cornelia Kapocs
Predicted Lineups
| Leicester City | Liverpool |
|---|---|
| Leitzig | Kirby |
| Kees | Fisk |
| Boureille | Bonner |
| Thibaud | Evans |
| Cayman | Woodham |
| Tierney | Nagano |
| Rantala | Holland |
| Ale | Maclean |
| Van Egmond | Hobinger |
| Cain | Kapocs |
| Eiriksdottir | Enderby |
Prediction
Both teams are highly motivated to bounce back from their initial defeats. While Liverpool possesses a stronger squad on paper, defensive vulnerabilities were exposed against Everton. SheKicks predicts a closely contested match resulting in a 1-1 draw.
Prediction: Leicester City 1-1 Liverpool
