Juventus women and Valerenga women will square off at the Stadio Vittorio Pozzo on December 18 in their last group stage fixture in the UEFA Women’s Champions League. The hosts are sitting in third place while Valerenga are languishing at the bottom of teh points table. Given their lackluster performances, they have already been eliminated from the knockout rounds. However, both sides will look to end their European campaign on a positive note.
Juventus W vs Valerenga W: Match Preview
Juventus started their campaign on a positive note, securing a narrow 1-0 victory over Valerenga, thanks to the goal from Sofia Cantore. Despite a winning start, they struggled in their next four matches and their last defeat against Bayern Munich 4-0 saw them eliminated from the competition. Despite their dismal performances, they will look to overcome Valerenga in the upcoming match at home.
Meanwhile, Valerenga, who are playing in their debut UWCL failed to make an impression in the first four matches of this competition. After their defeat over juventus, they went on to suffer losses against Arsenal and Bayern Munich before settling for a 1-1 draw against Bayern, with Elise Thorsnes scoring a late goal. Following this they suffered a 3-1 defeat over the Gunners.
Juventus W vs Valerenga W: Head-to-Head
Juventus and Valernag have squared off only once in the UEFA Women’s Champions League. The Italian Serie-A side has shown dominance in the match held in october, winning the match by 1-0. They will be boosted by this win as they are set to play the same side at their home turf..
| Date | Match | Competition |
| 10/10/2024 | Valerenga W 0-1 Juventus W | UEFA Women’s Champions League |
Juventus W vs Valerenga W: Team News and Predicted Lineups
Juventus’ defender Estelle Cascarino will not be available due to an ACL injury. Meanwhile, Barbara Bonansea is likely to make her return to the starting XI and midfielder Arianna Caruso is also expected to get a call. On the flip side, Valerenga will be coming without the services of Tuva Espas, Thea Bjelde, Selma Pettersen, and Stine Brekken.
Juventus W Predicted Lineup
Peyraud-Magnin; Lenzini, Kullberg, Boattin; Thomas, Caruso, Schatzer, Krumbiegel; Vangsgaard; Cantore, Bonansea
Valerenga W Predicted Lineup
Enblom; Horta, Kovacs, Olsen; Thomsen, Vickius, Tennebo, Lindwall; Godo, Tvedten; Saevik
Juventus W vs Valerenga W: Where to Watch
Match Day: December 18, 2024
Match Time: 3:00 PM ET
Venue: Stadio Filadelfia
Live Streaming: DAZN, DAZN YouTube channel
Juventus W vs Valerenga W: Match Prediction
Both sides have been eliminated from the UWCL, but they will still be aiming to end their campaign on a positive note. Juvenetus will be favourites heading into the match, who have overcome Valerenga in the opening fixture of the competition. Valerenga, on the other hand, will be determined to put up a strong fight as they look to secure their first win.
Juventus W and Valerenga W Predicted Result: 2-1 Juventus win
