Häcken scored just one goal in the Champions League: Häcken vs Chelsea prediction
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On November 10, Häcken will host Chelsea at Nordic Wellness Arena in the fourth round of the Women's Champions League. The Swedish club sit 16th, while the London side are fourth and remain unbeaten in the competition. Can the Swedish champions stop one of the favorites?
Häcken: why are the Swedish champions struggling to win in Europe?
Elena Sadiku's side have been impressive domestically. Häcken clinched the league title with a 4-1 thrashing of Hammarby before drawing 1-1 with Djurgården. The team's unbeaten run in the league has reached 18 matches. However, their Champions League results have been far less convincing: defeats to Inter (0-1) and Juventus (0-3), as well as a 1-1 draw with Paris.
After three rounds, the Swedes have earned just one point and scored one goal. Their situation is further complicated by a number of absences: Helena Sampaio, Lisa Löving and Elin Rubensson will miss the game, while Anna Anvegård remains doubtful. The positive news is the return of Nesrin Akgün, who has recently recovered from injury.
Chelsea: will the London club's unbeaten run continue?
The Blues have collected seven points from three Champions League matches, beating Austria Wien (1-0) and Roma (2-0), while drawing 0-0 with Lyon. Sonia Bompastor's team have yet to concede a goal in the league phase. Those results put the London side in contention for direct qualification to the quarter-finals.
In the English league, Chelsea recently dropped points against Everton (1-1), ending a five-match winning streak. The club nevertheless remain unbeaten in 14 matches across all competitions. Lauren James, Naomi Girma and Mayra Ramírez will miss the game through injury. In addition, Bompastor could rotate her squad ahead of an important clash with Manchester City.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Häcken have earned just one point after three Champions League rounds
- Chelsea are unbeaten in 14 consecutive matches across all competitions
- The London club have not conceded a single goal in the league phase of the Champions League
Can the Swedes avoid a heavy defeat: Häcken vs Chelsea prediction
Häcken's confident performances in the domestic league have yet to translate to the European stage. The hosts are struggling badly with their finishing, and creating many dangerous chances against Chelsea's well-organized defense will be a major challenge.
The London side have greater squad depth and individual quality. Even with possible rotation, the visitors should be able to control the game. Given Chelsea's solid defense and the Swedish club's lack of attacking output, a convincing victory for the favorites looks the most likely outcome.
