This weekend, the Women's Super League features two significant London derbies, promising high tension in the capital. Arsenal will face Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium, while Tottenham will compete against
London City Lionesses. Manchester United aims to maintain their unbeaten streak against Aston Villa. Meanwhile, West Ham and Liverpool are eager to secure their first points of the season against Leicester City and Brighton, respectively. Manchester City will travel to Everton for the final match of Matchday 8.
Arsenal and Chelsea have met 29 times in WSL history, with Chelsea winning 13 and Arsenal 10. This fixture is one of only two where both teams have won over ten times. The Gunners' home form is strong, losing just once in their last 24 WSL home games, that defeat was to Chelsea last October. The supercomputer predicts a Chelsea win with a 48.2% chance, while Arsenal has a 27.7% chance of victory.
14 - Chelsea remain unbeaten in each of their last 14 London derbies in the league (W13 D1), the joint-longest run in @BarclaysWSL history. Blue. #OptaOnWSL pic.twitter.com/PKGh2NNp65
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) November 2, 2025
Chelsea's unbeaten run extends to 32 WSL games (W28 D4). They could match their longest unbeaten streak set between February 2019 and January 2021 this weekend. Millie Bright is on track to equal Jordan Nobbs' record for most WSL appearances (210), already holding records for most starts (197) and wins (142).
Manchester United could top the league if Chelsea and Man City drop points. They lead this season's goal tally with 19 goals and boast a conversion rate of 19.6%. United are unbeaten in seven matches this season (W5 D2). The supercomputer gives them a 74% chance of winning against Villa, who have avoided defeat in their last four matches but mostly drew.
3 - Since 2023, there has been three draws in the @BarclaysWSL in which both teams have scored more than twice, and all three have involved Aston Villa (vs Spurs in April 2023, vs Liverpool in May 2023 and vs Everton today). Classic. #OptaOnWSL pic.twitter.com/zfWzUIBvRU
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) November 2, 2025
Aston Villa must be wary of Ella Toone and Jess Park; they have combined for three goals this season. Villa's chances stand at just 10.8%, with a draw probability of 15.2%.
London City Lionesses vs Tottenham: A Tight Contest Predicted
The supercomputer forecasts a close match between London City Lionesses and Tottenham. The hosts have a slight edge with a predicted win probability of 39.4%, compared to Spurs'34%. Tottenham has won eight out of their last ten league games against newly promoted teams.
Nikita Parris aims to become the fifth player with over 200 WSL appearances as she seeks to help extend London City's home winning streak to three games.
West Ham vs Leicester City: Seeking First Points
West Ham hopes to end their nine-game losing streak against Leicester City this weekend. They have conceded the most goals (18) while scoring the fewest (two) this season. Leicester hasn't won away in their last 19 WSL matches.
The supercomputer gives West Ham a slight advantage with a win probability of43.7%. Leicester's chances stand at29.5%, with26.8% for a draw.
Liverpool vs Brighton: Reds Eyeing First Win
Liverpool is predicted by the supercomputer to secure their first win against Brighton this season with a47.1% chance of victory.Brighton's chances are26.6%, while26.3% suggests a draw.Liverpool has won five consecutive WSL games against Brighton.
A win would set Liverpool's longest winning streak against any opponent since returning to the competition in2022.
Everton vs Manchester City: Citizens Favoured for Victory
Manchester City has won six out of seven matches this season after an opening day loss to Chelsea.City has historically dominated Everton, winning26 out of28 encounters across all competitions.The supercomputer predicts a70.7% chance for City's victory.Everton's odds are13%, with16.3% for a draw.
1 - Manchester City recorded18 shots in their1-0 victory over West Ham United,but only one on target,their fewest ever in a@BarclaysWSLhome game.Phew.#OptaOnWSLpic.twitter.com/SPihsQtJNJ
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe)November2,2025
Martina Fernandez aims to continue her good form after providing two assists against Villa.She became the youngest Spaniard(21y32d)to assist in WSL history during that match.











