Juventus Women v Arsenal Preview

A clash of the titans in Turin

Juventus Women and Arsenal Women, two of the biggest clubs in women's football, will face off in a mouthwatering clash in the UEFA Women's Champions League on Thursday.

The match will be played at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, Italy, and will be the first time that the two sides have met in a competitive fixture.

Juventus Women: Champions of Italy

Juventus Women are the reigning champions of Italy, having won the Serie A title for the past five seasons.

They are also the most successful club in the history of the Coppa Italia, having won the competition 11 times.

Key players

• Cristiana Girelli (forward)
• Barbara Bonansea (forward)
• Sara Gama (defender)
• Valentina Cernoia (midfielder)

Arsenal Women: English champions

Arsenal Women are the current holders of the Women's Super League title in England.

They have also won the FA Cup a record 14 times.

Key players

• Vivianne Miedema (forward)
• Beth Mead (forward)
• Kim Little (midfielder)
• Leah Williamson (defender)

Head-to-head record

Juventus Women and Arsenal Women have never met in a competitive fixture before.

However, they did play a friendly match in 2019, which Arsenal won 2-1.

What to expect

The match between Juventus Women and Arsenal Women is expected to be a close and exciting affair.

Both teams have a wealth of experience and quality, and they will both be determined to win.

Juventus Women will be looking to make their home advantage count, while Arsenal Women will be hoping to continue their good form in Europe.

Prediction

Juventus Women are the slight favorites to win the match, but Arsenal Women are more than capable of causing an upset.

A draw would not be a surprise, but I think Juventus Women will just edge it.