Hammarby W vs Manchester City W Prediction 21.11.2024 | Women's Champions League

• Competition: Women's UEFA Champions League
• Date: Thursday, 21st, November 2024
• Kickoff: 17:45 UK / 18.45 CET
• Venue: Tele2 Arena (Stockholm)

Seeking to defend their spotless group stage record, Manchester City Women will take on Hammarby Women at the Tele2 Arena in Thursday’s Champions League action.

Having put a bow on their domestic season - winning the Svenska Cupen with a masterful 9-0 victory over Gamla  Upsala (W) in the final, but finishing third in the Swedish top flight during a title-defending year - Hammarby Women are now free to focus entirely on their European journey. Regrettably, Martin Sjogren's team is staring at an early exit from the Women's UEFA Champions League, having failed to collect any points in their opening three games, leaving them anchored to the foot of the table.

Ahead of their clash in Stockholm, Manchester City Women were dealt a serious blow as they stumbled to a 0-2 home defeat against Chelsea (W) in a big top-of-the-table encounter, forcing them to give up their position as league leaders in the Women’s Super League. A weekend setback shouldn’t throw Gareth Taylor’s ladies off course, as their Champions League campaign is progressing perfectly, having earned a maximum haul of points from their first three matches, topping Group D with a three-point advantage over current champions Barcelona Femeni.

Hammarby Women vs Manchester City Women Betting Tips: AH1 (+2)

The European credentials and superior lineup of Manchester City Women make them the favorites, but we feel their path to securing a full victory will be anything but straightforward, as the Swedish side has the tools to ensure this remains a fiercely contested affair. In their first encounter earlier last week, the English side came out on top with a 2-0 scoreline, but their performance was far from dominant, as both goals came only in the second half, which gives us reason to believe the Citizens will once again struggle to break down the resistance of their Thursday opponents. 

Although their road record paints a positive picture, Taylor's ladies have had to put in enormous effort in some outings to achieve success, as was the case against group underdogs St. Poelten (W), where they pulled off a dramatic 3-2 win following a late comeback. With all their domestic duties wrapped up earlier this month, the well-rested Hammarby Ladies have enjoyed a full week to prepare for a pivotal European clash, heading into it riding high on a four-game winning sequence at home. Supported by a roaring crowd, Hammarby Women are sure to put England to the test and make their path to the ultimate reward far from easy.