Sunday’s FA WSL showdown between Manchester City Women and Aston Villa Women is shaping up to be a thrilling encounter at the Academy Stadium. The home team, Manchester City Women, are strong favorites to take all three points, considering their recent form and past head-to-head results against Aston Villa Women.

In their last meeting in the FA Women’s Cup, Manchester City Women, emerged victorious with a 2-0 win. This trend is expected to continue as the hosts have shown incredible resilience and attacking flair in their recent performances. With a projected 50% chance of winning, the Citizens are likely to dominate possession and create scoring opportunities.

Aston Villa Women, will be looking to upset the odds and spoil Manchester City’s party. With a slender chance of winning, according to bookmaker odds (7.10), the visitors will have to be at their best and capitalize on any mistakes made by the home team. Their recent head-to-head results against Manchester City Women, have been a mixed bag, with the last FA WSL meeting ending in a 4-2 win for the Citizens.

Tactically, Manchester City Women are expected to control the tempo of the game and exploit Aston Villa’s defense with their fluid attacking plays. The visitors, on the other hand, will look to absorb the pressure and hit Manchester City Women on the counter. The home team’s defense will have to be solid to thwart any potential threats from Aston Villa Women.

The double chance market suggests that the match could end in a Manchester City win or a draw. Considering the Citizens have a 50% chance of winning and a significant advantage in goal scoring (projected home goals -2.5, and away goals -1.5), they are likely to emerge victorious or at least share the spoils.

The stage is set for a riveting Sunday afternoon clash between two teams with contrasting fortunes. Will Manchester City Women’s dominance continue or can Aston Villa Women pull off a stunning upset? The Academy Stadium will provide the answer as these two teams battle it out in the FA WSL.