Chelsea women and Celtic women are set to square off in the Group B clash of the Women’s Champions League on Wednesday, November 20 at Stamford Bridge in Fulham, London. The hosts are leading the points table, winning all three games they have played so far in the group stage. Celtic, on the other hand, are languishing at the bottom of the points table,e without acquiring any points.
Chelsea women vs Celtic women: Match Preview
Chelsea have been in fine form, and have won all 10 competitive games after Sonia Bompastor took charge as their manager. The Blues’ last Champions League clash came against Celtic where they secured a narrow 2-1 victory, courtesy of goals from Maika Hamano and Ashley Lawrence. Following this win, Chelsea secured another victory against Manchester City in the Women’s Super League clash. A win or a draw in the upcoming match will help them secure a spot in the quarter-final.
Celtic, on the other hand, failed to make a mark in any of the three matches they have played during their first Women’s Champions League appearance. They commenced their group stage with a 2-0 defeat against Twente before losing against Real Madrid by 4-0. However, they managed to pose a challenge against Chelsea but lost it by 2-1. They will be knocked out if they lose and Real Madrid avoids defeat, or if they draw while Las Blancas outplay Twente.
Chelsea women vs Celtic women: Head-to-Head
Chelsea and Celtic have locked horns only once during the Women’s Champions League match held on November 14, 2024, where the Blues secure 2-1 victory.
Chelsea women vs Celtic women: Team News and Predicted lineups
Chelsea will bypass the services of Sophie Ingle, Aniek Nouwen, Niamh Charles, Mia Fishel, Lauren James, and Sam Kerr. Kadiesha Buchanan will not be available as she has sustained an anterior cruciate ligament injury. Meanwhile, Aggie Beever-Jones will also be sidelined as she is facing a one-match suspension after two offences during the match against Celtic.
Meanwhile, Celtic will continue to miss Chloe Craig, who has not been in action for some time due to an ACL injury in September. Kelsey Daugherty will be the goalkeeper and will be supported by Caitlin Hayes, Kelly Clark, and Bruna Lourenco. Midfielder Jennifer Smith who missed the match against Rangers is likely to return to the lineup.
Chelsea women Predicted Lineup
Hampton; Bronze, Bright, Bjorn, Baltimore; Nusken, Cuthbert; Rytting Kaneryd, Hamano, Reiten; Ramirez
Celtic women Predicted Lineup
Daugherty; Hayes, Clark, Lourenco; Lawton, Ross, Smith, Ashworth-Clifford; McGregor, Gallacher; Agnew
Chelsea women vs Celtic women: Match Prediction
Given their home advantage, Chelsea are favorites heading into the forthcoming WCL match. They are likely to present a tougher challenge against Celtic and are likely to win the game by a huge margin at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea women vs Celtic women Predicted Result: 4-0 Chelsea win
