Manchester United Women will be hoping to bounce back from their 3-0 defeat at the hands of rivals Manchester City Women away from home in the Women’s Super League (WSL) last time out. Their next opponents are Wolfsburg Women in the UEFA Women’s Champions League (UWCL), also on their travels.
Meanwhile, the Germans were 3-1 victors at home to Freiburg Women in the Women’s DFB Pokal, and so return to the UWCL in bettershape. Nonetheless, we are expecting an entertaining clash on Wednesday evening between two teams that could both perhaps be considered as dark horses for the competition.
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Key stats
- Wolfsburg Women have lost two of their last three games in total in all competitions.
- United Women have the same record, although they have won five of their previous six away matches.
- Both teams have conceded just five goals between them combined in three UWCL games.
Correct score prediction: Wolfsburg Women 1-1 Manchester United Women
United Women boast a brilliant away record in all competitions so far this season, and are perfect in the UWCL so far. However, Wolfsburg Women will pose a threat on home soil, and with confidence dented after their derby loss, the visitors may have to settle for a draw.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Wolfsburg Women favourites for win
- HOME: 6/5 (2.20) – 45.5%
- DRAW: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
- AWAY: 9/5 (2.80) – 35.7%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Wolfsburg Women are the favourites with bookmakers to claim all three points on home soil. United Women can still be backed at just under 36%, while a draw is also rated at over 30%.
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Most recent H2Hs: First-ever meeting
Interestingly, Wednesday will present the first-ever meeting between the two sides. Both teams are also yet to face English or German opposition respectively in this season’s competition.
Wolfsburg Women preview: Vallotto a doubt
Smilla Vallotto missed the win against Freiburg through illness, and remains a doubt. On the positive side, Wolfsburg Women have reported no fresh injury concerns.
Predicted lineup: Johannes (GK); Linder, Dijkstra, Kuver, Levels; Kielland, Minge; Huth, Popp, Zicai & Bereensteyn
Last five results:
- Wolfsburg Women 3-1 Freiburg Women
- Lyon Women 3-1 Wolfsburg Women
- Wolfsburg Women 2-3 Frankfurt Women
- Union Berlin Women 1-4 Wolfsburg Women
- Wolfsburg Women 2-1 Hoffenheim Women
Manchester United Women preview: Awujo a doubt
Similar Awujo is a doubt after a clash of heads in the derby. The likes of Millie Turner also remain unavailable for Manchester United Women through injury.
Predicted lineup: Middleton-Patel (GK); Riviere, Le Tissier, Janssen, Sandberg; Miyazawa, Zigiotti Olme, Toone; Park, Rolfo & Malard
Last five results:
- Manchester City Women 3-0 Manchester United Women
- Manchester United Women 2-1 PSG Women
- Manchester United Women 0-1 Aston Villa Women
- Brighton Women 2-3 Manchester United Women
- Atletico Madrid Women 0-1 Manchester United Women
Player to watch: Lineth Beerensteyn
Lineth Beerensteyn should spearhead Wolfsburg Women’s attack again after scoring in her last two appearances. That included in the UWCL last time out, albeit in a defeat to Lyon, and she boasts two goals in total in the competition so far.