Valerenga women will host Bayern Munich women in the Women’s Champions League Group C clash on November 21 at Intility Arena. Munich are sitting top of the group winning all of their three matches while the hosting side are languishing at the bottom.
Valerenga W vs FC Bayern Munich W: Match Preview
Valerenga are coming off a 1-1 draw against LSK Kvinner in the Norway Women’s Toppserien. Their Women’s Champions League campaign has been disappointing as they lost all their first three matches. After a narrow defeat against Juventus at home, the Norwegian side went on to face crushing defeats against Arsenal and Bayern Munich, respectively.
On the flip side, Bayern will head into the game hoping to reach the quarter-finals, having achieved maximum points in their three group-stage matches. They began their campaign with a 5-2 home win over the Gunners and later outplayed Juventus and Valerenga. They achieved a 3-0 victory against Valerenga, thanks to goals from Pernille Harder, Giulia Gwinn, and Sara Zadrazil. In addition, they showcased their prowess in Sunday’s Frauen-Bundesliga clash with Carl Zeiss Jena, winning it by 5-0.
Valerenga W vs FC Bayern Munich W: Head-to-Head
Valerenga and Bayern Munich have locked horns only once thus far. Munich showcased a determined display in the Women’s Champions League match held on November 13, 2024, winning it by 3-0 at their home.
Valerenga W vs FC Bayern Munich W: Team News and Predicted lineups
Valerenga will miss the services of Jalen Tompkins, Stine Brekken, Selma Pettersen, Thea Bjelde, Tuva Espas and Mimmi Lofwenius. Goalkeeper Tove Enblom will be backed by Sara Horte, Elise Thorsnes, and Iselin Olsen. Karina Saevik, who has scored 18 goals this year, might be leading the line. Meanwhile, Bayern goalkeeper Mala Grohs will be out of action as she has been diagnosed with a tumor.
Valerenga W Predicted Lineup
Enblom; Horte, Thorsnes, Olsen; Thomsen, Vickius, Tennebo, Heidarsdottir; Godo, Tvedten; Saevik
Bayern Munich W Predicted Lineup
Mahmutovic; Gwinn, Viggosdottir, Sembrant, Hansen; Zadrazil, Stanway; Zawistowska, Dallman, Buhl; Harde
Valerenga W vs FC Bayern Munich W: Match Prediction
Bayern Munich will head into the upcoming match as favorites, winning all three matches in the Women’s Champions League so far. They are confident that they will be able to continue their winning streak when they take on the Norwegian side Valerenga in Oslo.
Valerenga W vs FC Bayern Munich W Predicted Result: 1-3 Bayern Munich win
