Liverpool will be looking for their first points of the season when the Reds travel to Villa Park on Sunday, and here we give our preview and prediction for Aston Villa vs Liverpool.
Aston Villa vs Liverpool match information
- ⚽️ Aston Villa vs Liverpool – Women’s Super League Matchday 3
- 🏟️ Villa Park
- ⏱️ Sunday, September 21st: 12:00pm (BST) – Sky Sports +
Aston Villa vs Liverpool preview
Liverpool will be hoping to end their miserable start to the season when they face a tricky Aston Villa side on Sunday.
The Reds could not have got off to a worse start, losing 4-1 to Merseyside rivals Everton at Anfield, before falling 1-0 to ten-player Leicester last week.
Aston Villa have one point from their opening two games, though Natalia Arroyo have had a difficult start to the season.
They were held to a goalless draw by Brighton thanks to an inspired performance from Chiamaka Nnadozie. It was no surprise to see them fall to a 3-1 defeat to Chelsea, who are the favourites to win the Women’s Super League title.
Villa will see Sunday’s clash with Liverpool as the perfect game to get their season going. After all, they beat the Reds handily 5-1 during pre-season.
Taylor claims Liverpool have been dealt ‘two harsh results’ to start the season.
However, a third consecutive defeat would be a concerning sign for the Reds. The Liverpool head coach only joined the club in the summer after he was sacked by Manchester City in March.
"It's not going to be an easy game at all but we've definitely got to aim for three points." 💯
Looking ahead to Sunday's clash at Villa Park with Ebony Salmon 💬⤵️
— Aston Villa Women (@AVWFCOfficial) September 18, 2025
Team news
Sabrina D’Angelo missed the game against Chelsea after she was forced off with an injury against Brighton.
Villa summer signing Ellie Roebuck, is again expected to deputise for D’Angelo.
Liverpool also have an issue in goal with Rachael Laws out with a hand injury.
Summer signing Rafaella Borgraffe was on the bench last week but it was revealed on Friday that she is being investigated by the FA over an alleged racist remark. Borggrafe is understood to have denied the allegations.
Predicted lineups
Aston Villa: Roebuck; Wilms, Patten, Deslandes; Grant, Bo Kearns, Baijings, Maritz; Daly; Salmon, Hanson
Liverpool: Kirby; Shimizu, Bonner, Clark, Evans; Nagano; Enderby, Maclean, Hobinger, Kapocs; Olsson
Aston Villa vs Liverpool prediction
Sunday’s game could be a bit of a nervy encounter as neither side will want to start the season with no victory in three games.
Both sides have failed to make the most out of their attacking opportunities so far this season.
Villa have had a difficult start to this season against Brighton and Chelsea, while Liverpool looked lacklustre against a Leicester side that were down to 10 players.
The West Midlands side look to have more about them and SheKicks predicts a 3-1 victory for the home side.
Prediction: Aston Villa 3-1 Liverpool
