On Wednesday, Zurich will host Arsenal in the UEFA Women’s Champions League at the Wefox Arena (December 21). The hosts are coming off a 5-0 loss at the hands of Juventus last week. Cristiana Girelli was the star of the show, scoring four goals to lead Turin to victory. Meanwhile, Arsenal fell to reigning champions Lyon 1-0 at home, owing to Frida Leonhardsen-own Maanum’s goal in first-half injury time.
The victory brought the French team level with the Gunners at the top of Group C, with ten points from five games. The Gunners, on the other hand, hold the top place thanks to a superior head-to-head record. Zurich, on the other hand, is at the bottom of the standings and has yet to register an account.
Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Arsenal won the reverse meeting between the two teams 3-1 at home in October.
- Zurich scored their sole goal of the season in the setback, after losing their previous four games by an aggregate score of 14-0.
- Arsenal is undefeated in 10 away games in all competitions, winning nine of them.
- Zurich has scored at least three goals in 12 of its past 14 games in all competitions.
- In seven of their past 10 road games in all competitions, Arsenal has preserved a clean sheet.
- Arsenal has scored two goals or fewer in four of its past five games.
Zurich Women vs Arsenal Women Prediction
Zurich has already been eliminated from the competition and will finish last in their group. The Swiss club might, however, try to get their first points of the season against one of the continent’s biggest teams.
Arsenal just needs one point to qualify, but they are sure to go all out for win to seal first place in the group.
Because of the disparity in class between the two teams, the visitors are the clear favourites. Any outcome less than a convincing win for the Gunners will be regarded as a surprise.
Arsenal Women 0-4 Zurich Women Prediction
Lineup
Zurich:
- Friedli;
- Riesen, Stierli, Vetterlein, Megroz;
- Pinther, Wos, Rey, Piubel;
- Humm, Pilgrim
Arsenal:
- Zinsberger;
- Wienroither, Williamson, Wubben-Moy, Catley;
- Walti, Maanum, Nobbs;
- Foord, McCabe, Blackstenius
Betting Tips
- 1st prediction: Arsenal to win.
- Tip 2 – More than 2.5 goals
- Tip 3: Both teams should score: No
- 4th prediction: Arsenal to win both halves.
- Tip 5 – Arsenal to score two or more goals.
Where to watch
At least 19 of the 61 group stage matches are available for free on DAZN’s YouTube account.