Chelsea are aiming to maintain their 100% start to the season as they travel to Twente for a UEFA Women’s Champions League clash. The London side have looked almost unstoppable this season and should have too much quality for Twente.
Twente made a fine start to their Champions League campaign as they claimed a 2-0 victory at Celtic in their opening fixture. A goal in each half from Kayleigh van Dooren earned them a comfortable victory.
Things have been pretty smooth for Twente in recent times as they are unbeaten in their last 11 matches across all competitions. However, Joran Pot’s team have drawn two of their last three matches in that run and were held to a 1-1 draw by Excelsior in an Eredivisie Women fixture last weekend.
While Twente have been solid this season, Chelsea appear to be playing at a higher level at the moment. Sonia Bompastor’s team are maintaining a 100% record after four matches across all competitions this season.
Chelsea began their Champions League campaign with a 3-2 victory over Real Madrid. They followed that up with a 2-1 victory at Arsenal in a Women’s Super League clash last weekend with Marya Ramirez scoring across both matches.
How the bookies view it: Easy pickings for Chelsea
Chelsea have been installed as overwhelming favourites and are priced at 1/8 by bet365 to claim the win. Twente are considered outsiders, with a home win procedure at 20/1 by bet365, who is also offering odds 11/2 for a draw.
Head to head: First ever meeting
There are no previous meetings between Twente and Chelsea.
Players to watch: Ramirez to continue fine start
Ramirez has made a fine start to life at Chelsea, scoring in her last two matches. With Lauren James and Guro Reiten also featuring in attack, the visitors could be backed to produce over 1.5 goals at 2/7 with bet365.
Chelsea have not been particularly convincing at the back lately and Twente will be looking to take advantage. Nikee van Dijk and van Dooren are often lively going forward and could help the Dutch side produce over 0.5 goals at 7/4 with bet365.
Probable line-up
Twente are likely to continue with the attacking combination of van Dijk and van Dooren. Anna knol and Lieske Carleer are also expected to continue their central defensive partnership on Thursday.
Ramirez’s fine form in recent weeks means the striker is likely to continue to lead the line on Thursday. Sjoeke Nusken should start in midfield while Millie Bright is set to feature at the back.
Twente: Clark, Vilek, Knol, Carleer, Tuin, van Ginkel, te Brake, Andradottir, van Dooren, Peddemors, van Dijk
Chelsea: Hampton, Bronze, Buchanan, Bright, Baltimore, Kaptein, Nusken, James, Rytting Kaneryd, Reiten, Ramirez
Anything else catch the eye?
Chelsea saw over 3.5 goals in their previous Champions League fixture and could be set for a repeat at 11/8 by bet365. With neither defence looking solid, both teams could be backed to score at 2/1 with bet365.
A dominant display is expected from Chelsea on Thursday and they could be tipped to win both halves at 11/10 with bet365. The London club could also be backed in the -2 handicap market at 11/10 with bet365.
This Women's UEFA Champions League match between Twente W and Chelsea W will be played on Oct 17, 2024 and kick off at 20:00. Check below for our tipsters best Twente W vs Chelsea W prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
