Hammarby vs Manchester City prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups - November 21, 2024
Hammarby IF
Manchester City Women
This Thursday, Stockholm’s Tele2 Arena will host an exciting encounter in the Women’s Champions League group stage as local side Hammarby takes on Manchester City. With promising odds, a bet on the total number of goals could prove rewarding.
Match Preview
The Citizens have been in top form during the Women’s Champions League campaign. They cruised through the qualifiers, showcasing their quality against a formidable opponent in Paris FC. Their group-stage journey began on a high note, with three consecutive victories: a 2-0 triumph over Barcelona at home, a hard-fought 3-2 win against Austria’s St. Pölten away, and a comfortable 2-0 victory against Hammarby in the third round.
However, City heads into this clash following a 2-0 away loss to Chelsea in the English Women’s Super League. This marked their first league defeat of the season, leaving them two points behind Chelsea after eight matches, with the Blues holding a game in hand.
Hammarby also impressed in the qualifiers, eliminating Portugal’s Benfica in dramatic fashion. After a narrow 2-1 home defeat, the Swedish side mounted a stunning comeback with a 2-0 away victory. They began the group stage strongly, defeating St. Pölten 2-0 at home, but then endured a heavy 9-0 loss to Barcelona.
In the third round, Hammarby faced another group favorite, Manchester City, and delivered a more respectable performance, albeit in a 2-0 defeat. Domestically, Hammarby sits third in the Swedish league, trailing league leaders Rosengård by 14 points. In their most recent league outing, Hammarby claimed a 2-0 home win against Piteå, marking their fourth consecutive victory in the top division.
Probable Lineups
- Hammarby: Tamminen; Blakstad, Nyström, Andersson, Holmberg; Miyagawa, Sörbo, Westin; Vallotto, Hasund, Tandberg
- Manchester City: Yamashita; Caspari, Greenwood, López, Yu Laizell; Miedema, Hasegawa, Park; Hemp, Shaw, Fowler
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Over 2.5 goals were scored in three of Hammarby’s last five matches.
- Both teams scored in none of Hammarby’s last three matches.
- In Manchester City’s last four games, “Both Teams to Score – No” was a winning bet.
Prediction
Bookmakers have Manchester City as the clear favorites, with odds for their victory hovering around 1.20. Considering the dynamics of this matchup, a bet on “Total Under 4.0 Goals” at 1.75 seems like a solid option.
