On Thursday, October 17, the second-round match of the UEFA Women’s Champions League will feature Twente taking on Chelsea. The game is set to kick off at 21:00 CET, and the experts at Sportsmacro have prepared a prediction for this intriguing encounter.
Twente
Last season, Twente accumulated 56 points, finishing just two points ahead of Ajax to clinch the Dutch championship. This achievement earned them a spot in the qualification rounds of the UEFA Women’s Champions League, where they impressively eliminated four opponents with a combined score of 20-1, securing their place in the main stage of the competition.
In the opening round, Twente recorded a hard-fought yet vital 2-0 victory over Celtic. However, their domestic form has been less convincing, with only five points from three matches, leaving them four points behind the top two in the Eredivisie.
Chelsea
Chelsea are the reigning champions of the English Women’s Super League, having secured their fifth consecutive title. Last season, they reached the UEFA Women’s Champions League semi-finals, narrowly missing out on a spot in the final after a close contest with Barcelona. Following the season, long-time manager Emma Hayes departed, and former Lyon coach Sonia Bompastor took over.
Related News
Bompastor brings a wealth of experience, having won three domestic titles and one UEFA Women’s Champions League trophy with Lyon. Chelsea began their European campaign with a 3-2 home victory over Real Madrid. Over the weekend, they defeated Arsenal 2-1, positioning themselves just one point behind the league leaders with a game in hand.
Key Facts about the match
- Chelsea remain unbeaten this season, boasting four wins in four matches.
- Twente, on the other hand, are undefeated in their last nine consecutive games.
- Chelsea has also scored in their last seven away matches.
Probable Lineups
- Twente: Clark; Vlek, Knol, Karler, Twein; Te Brake, Van Doren, Van Ginkel; Andradottir, Peddemors, Van Dijk
- Chelsea: Hampton; Bronze, Bright, Buchanan, Baltimore; Cuthbert, Nüsken, James; Reiten Kaneryd, Rytting, Ramirez
Head-to-Head (H2H)
Twente and Chelsea have never met in official competition.
Twente vs Chelsea Prediction
Chelsea have long dominated English football and continue to deliver consistent performances. Despite the managerial changes during the offseason, the team has adapted well and started the new campaign strongly. Twente are unlikely to pose a serious threat to Bompastor’s side. I’m betting on Chelsea’s individual total to exceed 2.5 goals, with odds of 2.1.
