Arsenal vs Juventus: Women's Champions League preview
Two of Europe's top teams go head-to-head in the Women's Champions League Round of 32
Arsenal and Juventus will face off in the Women's Champions League Round of 32, with the first leg taking place at Meadow Park on Thursday, September 22. The second leg will be played at the Allianz Stadium in Turin on Thursday, October 27.
Arsenal are the defending champions, having won the competition in 2021 and 2022. They will be looking to make it three titles in a row, but they will face a tough test from Juventus, who are one of the most successful clubs in Italy.
Juventus have won the Italian Serie A title for the past five seasons, and they have also reached the semi-finals of the Women's Champions League in the past two seasons.
Arsenal's road to the Round of 32
Arsenal qualified for the Round of 32 by winning their group in the group stage. They finished top of Group C with a record of 4 wins, 1 draw, and 1 defeat.
In the group stage, Arsenal defeated Slavia Prague, Hoffenheim, and Lyon. Their only defeat came against Barcelona, who finished second in the group.
Juventus's road to the Round of 32
Juventus also qualified for the Round of 32 by winning their group in the group stage. They finished top of Group A with a record of 5 wins and 1 draw.
In the group stage, Juventus defeated Zurich, Servette, and Lyon. Their only draw came against Chelsea, who finished second in the group.
Head-to-head record
Arsenal and Juventus have met twice before in the Women's Champions League. Arsenal won both matches, 4-0 and 3-1.
However, Juventus have a good record against English teams in the Women's Champions League. They have won 4 of their 6 matches against English teams, including a 2-0 win over Manchester City in the semi-finals of the 2020-21 season.
Prediction
Arsenal are the favorites to win the tie, but Juventus are a dangerous team and they will be confident of causing an upset.
Arsenal have a slight edge in terms of experience, but Juventus have a good record against English teams in the Women's Champions League.
The tie is likely to be close, and it could go either way.
