London City Lionesses W vs Crystal Palace W Predictions

Prediction by The Form Guide — London City Lionesses W and Crystal Palace W arrive in sharply different form (10 vs 3 points from the last five) — routed to The Form Guide, which weights momentum most heavily.
FA WSLFA WSL · England
high confidence
London City Lionesses W

London City Lionesses W

AI Predicted Score

3 - 1

Crystal Palace W

Crystal Palace W

🗓️ Sunday, 22 Nov 2026 at 14:00 GMT (venue time) · 14:00 UTC (your time)📍 Copperjax Community Stadium, London

Win Probability (1X2)

London City Lionesses W 66%Draw 22%Crystal Palace W 12%

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Match Result: London City Lionesses W Win

Recommended Bets: London City Lionesses W vs Crystal Palace W

Match Result: London City Lionesses W Win
8/10
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
7/10

London City Lionesses W vs Crystal Palace W: Match Preview

London City Lionesses W approach this match in the midst of a strong run, having won four of their last five across all competitions and sitting third in the table. Their recent 4-1 dismantling of Birmingham City W showcased the breadth of their attacking options, while Crystal Palace W continue to slide, losing three of their last four and conceding 13 goals in that period. With just two wins in ten league games, Palace are hovering above the drop zone and struggling to find any rhythm away from home.

The tactical matchup is tilted by the hosts’ firepower: London City Lionesses W average 2.6 goals scored per game in their last five, and their shot output (11.2 per match) far exceeds Palace's (6.2). Palace’s defensive record is a concern, with 2.6 goals conceded per game recently and no clean sheets in five. Both teams have been vulnerable at the back, as indicated by BTTS landing in four of Palace’s last five and all of the hosts’ last five. First-half goals are a trend for London City Lionesses W (seven in five matches), suggesting they often set the tone early.

Given the form trajectories, the model expects London City Lionesses W to impose themselves from the outset, likely taking an early lead and maintaining attacking pressure throughout. Palace’s late-goal habit may see them on the scoresheet, but the gulf in momentum and attacking quality points towards a 3-1 home win, with the hosts’ recent scoring streak and Palace’s defensive frailty the decisive factors.

How London City Lionesses W and Crystal Palace W Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

London City Lionesses W vs Crystal Palace W Goalscorer Form

Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.

London City Lionesses WLondon City Lionesses Wlast 5 matches
I. Goodwinsub/out
4 goals in 5
80%

In exceptional form

Kadidiatou Dianisub/out
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

F. Godfreysub/out
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

Grace GeyoroXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Delphine CascarinoXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Poppy PattinsonXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Crystal Palace WCrystal Palace Wlast 5 matches
Bethany EnglandXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

A. EverettXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Annabel BlanchardXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

A. BlanchardXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

M. BartripXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

London City Lionesses W are riding a wave of momentum, winning four of their last five and netting 13 goals in that span. Their only recent defeat came against a Manchester City W side in title contention, and they bounced back immediately with a commanding 4-1 win. Crystal Palace W, however, are trending in the opposite direction, losing three of their last four and conceding multiple goals in each defeat, with just one win in their last seven league outings.

London City Lionesses W vs Crystal Palace W — Last 10 Matches

W4-1
L1-2
D2-2
W2-1
W6-1
W2-0
W4-1
L1-2
W2-1
Wvs Birmingham City W4-1
Lvs Manchester City W1-2
D@ Liverpool W2-2
Wvs Everton W2-1
W@ Tottenham Hotspur W6-1
Wvs Brighton W2-0
W@ Charlton Athletic W4-1
L@ West Ham W1-2
Wvs Manchester United W2-1

Strengths

  • +Solid recent form — 3+ wins in last 5
  • +Prolific attack — 2.6 goals/game (last 5)
  • +Both teams scoring in most recent games
  • +Over 2.5 goals in 88.89% of games this season

Concerns

  • −No clean sheets in last 5 matches
Crystal Palace WCrystal Palace WLast 10 results
L0-2
W3-2
L1-2
L1-3
L0-1
D1-1
D3-3
L0-7
D0-0
W1-0
L@ Manchester United W0-2
Wvs Charlton Athletic W3-2
L@ Brighton W1-2
Lvs Chelsea W1-3
Lvs West Ham W0-1
D@ Aston Villa W1-1
D@ Birmingham City W3-3
Lvs Tottenham Hotspur W0-7
D@ Arsenal W0-0
Wvs Everton W1-0

Strengths

  • +Both teams scoring in most recent games

Concerns

  • −4/5 losses in last 5 — poor form
  • −Leaky defence — 2.6 conceded/game
  • −No clean sheets in last 5 matches

London City Lionesses W vs Crystal Palace W Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
66%
22%
London City Lionesses W 66%Draw 22%Crystal Palace W 12%
Both Teams to Score
60%
40%
Yes 60%No 40%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
68%
32%
Over 2.5 68%Under 2.5 32%
Corners (Over/Under 9.5)
41%
59%
Over 9.5 41%Under 9.5 59%

Stats Worth Knowing

The numbers behind London City Lionesses W vs Crystal Palace W that most previews miss.

  • 1London City Lionesses W have seen over 2.5 goals in eight of nine league matches this season (88.9%).
  • 2Crystal Palace W have failed to win any of their five away league games, conceding eight goals and scoring just five.
  • 3Seven of the last ten head-to-head meetings have produced at least three goals, including a 4-2 Lionesses win last month.

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London City Lionesses W2.40

Expected goals · model says 2.40

Crystal Palace W1.05

Expected goals · model says 1.05

Win Probability
London City Lionesses W 67% Draw 18% Crystal Palace W 15%

Over 2.5 Goals

67%

BTTS: Yes

59%

Likely Scores

2-1 · 2-0 · 1-1

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The Case For This London City Lionesses W vs Crystal Palace W Prediction

London City Lionesses W enter this fixture fuelled by a surge in attacking form, having scored 13 goals in their last five matches and recording a convincing 4-1 win in their most recent league outing. Crystal Palace W, by contrast, are mired in a run of three defeats from their last four, conceding twice or more in each loss and struggling to impose themselves away from home. The momentum is firmly with the hosts, whose only recent setback came against title-chasing Manchester City W. Statistically, the contrast is stark: London City Lionesses W average 2.6 goals scored per game in their last five, while Palace have shipped 2.6 per match in the same span and failed to keep a single clean sheet. The hosts’ attack is varied and dynamic, with six different scorers across recent fixtures, while Palace’s defence has been breached early and often, conceding first in four of their last five. Set-piece threat is modest on both sides, but the home team’s shot volume (11.2 per game) dwarfs Palace’s (6.2), and the visitors’ meagre 1.2 shots on target per match highlights their bluntness in attack. The model expects London City Lionesses W to seize control early, likely leading at the break, and to exploit Palace’s defensive frailties throughout. While Palace have shown flashes of late-goal resilience, the hosts’ current momentum and firepower should prove decisive, with a 3-1 scoreline reflecting both their recent output and Palace’s tendency to concede multiple times per game.

Key Factors at a Glance

Attack

  • →London City Lionesses W have scored in every match this season and average 2.6 goals per game over their last five.

Defence

  • →Crystal Palace W have lost three of their last four and conceded 13 goals in that span.
  • →No clean sheets for either side in their last five matches, with both teams to score hitting in four of Palace’s last five and all of London City Lionesses W’s.

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🚩 London City Lionesses W vs Crystal Palace W Corners Prediction

medium confidence
9expected total corners
Over 41%
Under 59%
Over 9.5Under 9.5

Our corners model projects roughly 5.2 corners for London City Lionesses W and 3.8 for Crystal Palace W, for an expected total of 9. That makes the model lean Under 9.5 corners (59%). Over 8.5: 54% · Over 10.5: 29%.

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What History Says: London City Lionesses W vs Crystal Palace W

Recent head-to-head history favours London City Lionesses W, who have won four of the last five meetings, including a 4-2 triumph in the WSL Cup just weeks ago. High-scoring games are the norm in this fixture, with at least three goals in each of the last four encounters. Palace’s last away win in this matchup came back in January 2024, and they have struggled to contain the Lionesses’ attack since.

London City Lionesses W vs Crystal Palace W Head-to-Head History

Last 10 meetings between these sides

6

London City Lionesses W wins

1

Draws

3

Crystal Palace W wins

60%10% draws30%
28 Oct 26London City Lionesses W vs Crystal Palace W4-2
24 Sept 25Crystal Palace W vs London City Lionesses W1-2
24 Jan 24London City Lionesses W vs Crystal Palace W2-1
21 Jan 24London City Lionesses W vs Crystal Palace W0-2
15 Oct 23Crystal Palace W vs London City Lionesses W6-1
15 Jan 23Crystal Palace W vs London City Lionesses W0-5

Things to Watch: London City Lionesses W vs Crystal Palace W

  • ⚠️No bookmaker odds available, so value cannot be quantified.
  • ⚠️Some match stats (corners, shots, possession) are missing for certain recent fixtures.
  • ⚠️Cup and league matches are mixed in recent form, which may slightly distort momentum signals.

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Final Verdict

London City Lionesses W 3–1 Crystal Palace W

The model’s call is a 3-1 victory for London City Lionesses W, driven by their current momentum—four wins in five and 13 goals scored in that stretch. The single strongest data point is the hosts’ consistency in attack, having scored in every league match and averaging 2.6 per game recently. The most plausible way this goes wrong is if Palace’s sporadic late-goal threat combines with a rare defensive improvement to keep the contest closer than expected.

London City Lionesses W vs Crystal Palace W: Common Questions

Who will win London City Lionesses W vs Crystal Palace W?

London City Lionesses W are strong favourites, with the model giving them a 66% chance of victory based on their four wins in five and attacking output. Crystal Palace W, on a run of three losses in four, are rated just 12% to win.

Will both teams score in London City Lionesses W vs Crystal Palace W?

Both teams to score is rated at 60%, as both sides have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last five and BTTS has landed in four of Palace’s last five and all of the hosts’ recent matches.

Can London City Lionesses W keep their scoring streak alive?

The data suggests they will: London City Lionesses W have scored in every league match this season and average 2.6 goals per game in their last five. Crystal Palace W concede 2.6 per game over the same period, making another home goal haul likely.

How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for London City Lionesses W vs Crystal Palace W: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.

This fixture was routed to The Form Guide, the momentum specialist — weights the last five matches above everything. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.

Last updated: 15 November 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.

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