When they face off on Thursday, Rosengard and Benfica Women will both be aiming to earn their first points of the Women’s Champions League group stage. Despite having a difficult time in Europe, Benfica has won their past three games overall, while Rosengard has won two straight. After defeating Rangers in the last round of qualifying on penalties, Benfica started the group stage with a discouraging 8-0 loss. Despite falling to Barcelona, they were poised to earn their first points of the match when Nycole Raysla and Cloe Lacasse gave them a 2-0 lead against Bayern Munich.
To advance to the Champions League group stage, where they are still looking for their first points, Rosengard worked out a qualifying match with Brann. Bayern Munich took the lead over Loreta Kullashi’s Swedish team, but goals from Carolin Simon and Linda Dallman earned the German team a 2-1 victory. Despite playing well against Bayern, the visitors on Thursday were easily defeated by Barcelona on matchday two by a score of 4-1. The Swedish champions have not competed since November 5, but Rosengard have wrapped up their domestic campaign with two straight 3-0 victories.
Prediction
Due to their respective losses to Barcelona and Bayern Munich in Group D, Benfica and Rosengard are both without a point. Benfica’s loss by a score of 9 to Barcelona significantly hurt their goal differential, therefore they are forced to play Rosengard. However, the visitors have scored in each of their group games thus far, so a fun competition may be in store. Regardless of who wins, it is recommended to back the same result from the last Benfica home match in Group D, where both teams scored.
Head to head
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Lineup
SL Benfica Women
- Lucia Catarina Sousa Alves Forward
- Katelin Talbert Goalkeeper
- Paula Dominguez Encinas: Midfielder
- Cloe Zoe Eyja Lacasse: Forward
- Valeria Cantuario Silva: Forward
- Francisca Ramos Ribeiro Nazareth Sousa: Midfielder
- Christy Ucheibe: Midfielder
- Nycole Raysla Silva Sobrinho: Forward
- Ana Vitoria Angelica Kliemaschewsk Arau: Midfielder
- Andreia Martins Faria: Midfielder
- Carole Costa: Defender
FC Rosengard Women
- Teagan Micah: Goalkeeper
- Athinna Persson Lundgren: Defender
- Sofie Bredgaard: Midfielder
- Karin Lundin: Forward
- Mia Persson: Forward
- Olivia Moller Holdt: Midfielder
- Ria Oling: Midfielder
- Gudrun Arnardottir: Defender
- Mimmi Larsson: Forward
- Jessica Samuelsson: Defender
- Olivia Schough: Midfielder
Betting tips
For 12 straight games, Rosengaard Malmo has scored at least one goal. In 72% of their games when Rosengaard Malmo is up 1-0 away, they triumph. 25% of Rosengaard Malmo’s games are won when they are behind 1-0 at home. In 21% of their games, SL Benfica Lisbon wins the first half; in 55% of their games, Rosengaard Malmo does. In 21% of their games, SL Benfica Lisbon wins the first half; in 55% of their games, Rosengaard Malmo does.
Halftime results favour Rosengaard Malmo 55% to 21% for SL Benfica Lisbon. 90% of the time, SL Benfica Lisbon wins games when they are up 1-0 at home. When playing at home, SL Benfica Lisbon scores 2.93 goals, while Rosengaard Malmo scores 3.12 goals.
Where to watch
On DAZN’s dedicated YouTube channel, you can watch Benfica vs. Rosengard for free in real time.
Summary
- Date: Thursday 24 November, 2022
- Time: 20:00 (UK)
- Team: Benfica vs Rosengard
- Place: Caixa Futebol Campus in Seixal, Portugal