Chelsea vs Arsenal: can Chelsea mount a comeback and reach the semi-finals of the UEFA Women's Champions League?
Chelsea FC Women
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On Wednesday, April 1, we are set for the second leg between Chelsea and Arsenal in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Women’s Champions League. Kickoff is scheduled for 21:00 CET, and I suggest a betting option for this clash.
Chelsea vs Arsenal: match facts and head-to-head
- Arsenal defeated Chelsea 3–1 in the first leg.
- Chelsea have lost only once in their last eight matches.
- At home, Chelsea have won five games in a row.
- Arsenal are on an 11-match winning streak.
- Arsenal are unbeaten in their last seven away matches.
- Chelsea have scored in nine consecutive matches, Arsenal in 11.
- Chelsea have kept clean sheets in 43% of their matches this season, Arsenal in 39%.
- Arsenal have not lost a single match without scoring this season, while Chelsea have seven such defeats.
- In half of their matches this season, Chelsea have scored in both halves.
- In the last five meetings, Chelsea and Arsenal have two wins each, with one draw.
Chelsea vs Arsenal: match preview
In the first leg of the quarter-finals, Arsenal secured a comfortable two-goal advantage, beating Chelsea 3–1. However, the tie is far from decided, and the Blues are still capable of mounting a comeback and progressing to the semi-finals of the UEFA Women’s Champions League.
Chelsea have not been as consistent this season as in previous campaigns. It appears they are set to lose the Women’s Super League title for the first time in seven seasons. The London side trail the leaders by nine points with only three matches remaining, making a comeback in the title race extremely difficult. Nevertheless, they remain in contention for the FA Cup and still have a chance in the UEFA Women’s Champions League.
Arsenal are also in the mix, but in the battle for second place in the Women’s Super League table. They currently sit third, just two points behind Chelsea, but are no longer in contention for the title. Despite this, the Gunners are the reigning UEFA Women’s Champions League holders, having won the first leg against Chelsea, and they can continue their push to defend the crown. Arsenal are also competing for the FA Cup.
Probable lineups
- Chelsea: Hampton; Carpenter, Bronze, Girma, Buurman; Walsh; Thompson, Cuthbert, Nusken, James; Kerr
- Arsenal: Borbe; Fox, Wubben-Moy, Catley, McCabe; Little, Caldentey; Mead, Russo, Kelly; Blackstenius
Prediction
Chelsea have no room left for error, and I expect them to attack relentlessly in search of victory over Arsenal. I believe they can get the job done at home, and I suggest a bet on a Chelsea win.
