- Liverpool form: Liverpool (W) are unbeaten in their last five matches (Won 4, Drawn 1).
- West Ham form: West Ham United (W) are winless in their last five (Drawn 2, Lost 3).
- Head-to-head: Liverpool (W) have won one and drawn one of the last two head-to-heads, with West Ham (W) winning zero.
A tale of pressing vs possession
Standings and recent form
Four points separate Liverpool (W) from West Ham United (W) in 10th and 11th in the Super League Women 2025/2026 table, respectively, so there is little to separate these two teams on paper. However, Liverpool have won four and drawn one of their last five in all competitions, while West Ham United are winless in their last five, drawing two and losing three, suggesting that Liverpool should come out on top on Sunday.
Home form and recent results
Liverpool (W) have won three, drawn three and lost three of their nine home games in the league to date, but they have picked up consecutive wins at Prenton Park to build a bit of momentum. Last time out, Gareth Taylor’s team produced a thrilling comeback to beat Everton (W) 3-2 on the road, before edging past Charlton (W) in extra time in the FA Cup.
Liverpool's pressing identity
Gareth Taylor has had a positive impact on Liverpool FC Women since taking charge in August 2025, instilling his team with a pressing identity that has become one of the most ferocious in the league. Their high-tempo, intense style of play is built around winning the ball back quickly and attacking vertically, and Taylor’s tactical philosophy has fed through the team in their unbeaten run so far.
West Ham tactics
West Ham United (W) play a more structured, possession-based game, with selective pressing and full backs providing width for the forward players. Rita Guarino took charge in December 2025 and is in the process of a tactical reset, aiming to get a West Ham (W) side that has scored 0.44 goals per game on the road all season to play a more co-ordinated style.
Key players
Shekiera Martinez has been the main outlet for West Ham United (W) this season, netting six times in 19 league appearances, but her team have only scored four times on the road in the Super League this campaign. Beata Olsson leads the line for Liverpool (W) with six goals in 13 appearances, but Ceri Holland is in even better form, netting three times in her last five appearances for Liverpool (W) and driving their midfield.
Liverpool (W) to edge a goal-filled match
Liverpool (W) can lean on their excellent run of form and high-intensity pressing style to get the three points on Sunday, but the 2-2 draw between these two sides in West Ham last season suggests that goals are on the agenda. The Hammers have lost their last two away matches and have won just one and lost eight of their nine away matches in the Super League Women 2025/2026.
Liverpool (W) have averaged 1.33 goals per home game this season, scoring 12 times in nine matches, while West Ham United (W) have netted four times on the road in the top flight. We think Liverpool (W) will win and the goalfest at the London Stadium earlier this year suggests that the value is in a home win and over 2.5 goals. Liverpool (W) to win at 1.65 and over 2.5 match goals at 1.76 are our selections for this intriguing clash.
