David Flower
Dailysports's expert
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Arsenal Women
One of the sixth-round matches of the UEFA Women’s Champions League group stage will take place on Thursday in Oslo, where Vålerenga will host Arsenal at the Intility Arena. Here's a promising betting suggestion based on total goals.
Match Preview
The "Pride of Oslo" delivered another stellar season, reaffirming their status as Norway's best women's team. Vålerenga secured the league title with a commanding 15-point lead over their nearest rivals. Additionally, they triumphed in the Norwegian Cup, edging Rosenborg 1-0 in the final.
However, their Champions League journey has been far from successful. Drawn into a challenging group alongside Arsenal, Juventus, and Bayern, the Norwegian side has managed just one point after four games. They earned it last round by holding Bayern to a 1-1 draw at home.
Meanwhile, Arsenal is on the verge of securing a playoff spot. The Gunners have collected nine points from four matches, defeating Vålerenga and Juventus twice. A draw in Norway would guarantee them second place in the group.
Arsenal enters the match after a commanding 4-0 home win over Aston Villa, marking their fifth consecutive victory across all competitions. With 18 points from nine league games, Arsenal currently occupies third place in the Women's Super League, though they trail Chelsea by nine points.
Probable Lineups
- Vålerenga: Enblom, Horte, Thorsnes, Olsen, Arnesen, Brekken, Bjelde, Heiðarsdóttir, Godø, Sævik, Tvedten
- Arsenal: Zinsberger, Foord, Williamson, Catley, McCabe, Walti, Maanum, Little, Foord, Russo, Mead
Match Facts & Head-to-Head
- Arsenal defeated Vålerenga 4-1 at home in the first round.
- Arsenal has won their last five matches without conceding.
- "Both teams to score" was a winning bet in three of Vålerenga's last five games.
Prediction
Bookmakers favor the visitors, offering odds of 1.23 for Arsenal's win. Our recommended bet: "Under 3.5 Total Goals" at odds of 1.66.
