Ajax Women face Arsenal Women in the second leg of round two of the UEFA Women’s Champions League 2022-23 at De Toekomst in Duivendrecht on Wednesday, September 28. The match will start at 10:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time).
Ajax Women beat Fortuna Sittard in their last Eredivisie Women match which was followed by a 2-2 draw in the first leg. They beat Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1 and Kristianstads DFF 3-1 in the previous rounds of the UEFA Women’s Champions League this season. Overall, Ajax have scored the first goal of the game in nine of their last 10 matches in all competitions.
Arsenal Women were dominant in the 4-0 win against arch-rivals Tottenham in front of a record-breaking WSL crowd in the North London derby at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners ladies also won 4-0 against Brighton on matchday 1 of the new WSL season. Arsenal were knocked out in the quarter-final against VfL Wolfsburg Women in the UEFA Women’s Champions League 2021-22.
Ajax Women vs Arsenal Women UEFA Women’s Champions League 2022-23 odds
1xBet odds: Ajax Women: 4.90, Arsenal Women: 1.45, Draw: 4.74
Betwinner odds: Ajax Women: 4.90, Arsenal Women: 1.45, Draw: 4.74
Melbet odds: Ajax Women: 4.90, Arsenal Women: 1.45, Draw: 4.74
Bet365 odds: Ajax Women: 4.75, Arsenal Women: 1.44, Draw: 4.75
Note: Odds are subject to change. Please visit betting sites to check and confirm the latest odds.
Ajax Women vs Arsenal Women head-to-head
Ajax Women, who were the underdogs, magnificently held Arsenal Women to a 2-2 draw in the first leg of the second round in the UEFA Women’s Champions League 2022-23. It was the first time the two clubs played against each other in this competition.
Arsenal are unbeaten in their last seven matches in all competitions, while Ajax’s current unbeaten run is five matches.
Ajax Women vs Arsenal Women UEFA Women’s Champions League 2022-23 squads
Ajax Women: Lize Kop (goalkeeper), Regina Van Eijk (goalkeeper), Liza van der Most, Roos van der Veen, Lisa Doorn, Soraya Verhoeve, Milicia Keijzer, Isa Kardinaal, Marthe Munsterman, Sherida Spitse, Nadine Noordam, Rosa Van Gool, Quinty Sabajo, Victoria Pelova, Romee Leuchter, Nikita Tromp, Ashleigh Weerden, Isabelle Naomi Louise Hoekstra, Chasity Grant, Elisha Kruize, Tiny Hoekstra, Eshly Bakker.
Arsenal Women: Manuela Zinsberger (goalkeeper), Kaylan Marckese (goalkeeper), Souza Rafaelle, Lotte Wubben-Moy, Jen Beattie, Leah Williamson, Steph Catley, Noelle Maritz, Laura Wienroither, Jordan Nobbs, Kim Little, Frida Maanum, Lia Walti, Beth Mead, Vivianne Miedema, Katie McCabe, Lina Hurtig, Caitlin Foord, Mana Iwabuchi, Stina Blackstenius.
Ajax Women vs Arsenal Women probable starting lineups
Ajax Women: Lize Kop (goalkeeper), Isa Kardinaal, Lisa Doorn, Liza van der Most, Soraya Verhoeve, Sherida Spitse, Chasity Grant, Quinty Sabajo, Victoria Pelova, Ashleigh Weerden, Romee Leuchter.
Arsenal Women: Manuela Zinsberger (goalkeeper), Souza Rafaelle, Leah Williamson, Laura Wienroither, Katie McCabe, Lia Walti, Kim Little, Bethany Mead, Vivianne Miedema, Stina Blackstenius, Caitlin Foord.
Ajax Women vs Arsenal Women UEFA Women’s Champions League 2022-23 combined fantasy XI
Lize Kop (goalkeeper), Souza Rafaelle, Leah Williamson, Laura Wienroither, Soraya Verhoeve, Chasity Grant, Kim Little, Bethany Mead, Vivianne Miedema, Stina Blackstenius, Romee Leuchter.
Ajax Women top picks and players to watch vs Arsenal Women UEFA Women’s Champions League 2022-23
Romee Leuchter: The 21-year-old Dutch forward was quickly off the mark in the WUCL 2022-23 campaign, scoring a brace against Arsenal in the first leg to enter the second leg on level terms. Leuchter also scored twice in Netherlands’ 4-1 win against Switzerland in the UEFA Women’s Euro in July 2022.
Chasity Grant: The right winger is one of the top upcoming talents in the Ajax Women setup. Grant netted four goals in April 2022 in five matches towards the end of the previous Eredivisie Women’s campaign. She assisted in the current season against Fortuna Sittard and has registered two goals and two assists in the UEFA Women’s Champions League 2022-23.
Arsenal Women top picks and players to watch vs Ajax Women UEFA Women’s Champions League 2022-23
Stina Blackstenius: It has been goals galore for the 26-year-old Swedish forward this season as she already smashed four goals for club and country in the ongoing season. Blackstenius scored the first-half equalizer for Arsenal in the first leg of the round against Ajax and possessed a constant goal threat for the rest of the game.
Kim Little: After scoring Arsenal’s first WSL goal of the season in the 4-0 win against Brighton, Little found the back of the net in the first leg against Ajax from the penalty spot. The English midfielder is also creative on the ball and creates multiple goal-scoring opportunities for the forwards during the game. Little had a 86 per cent passing accuracy in the WUCL last season.
Ajax Women vs Arsenal Women UEFA Women’s Champions League 2022-23 prediction
Ajax Women unexpectedly held the Gunners to a draw in the first leg and they have been on a good run of form since the start of the season. However, Ajax does not boast of world-class talent like Arsenal, giving them a much lesser win probability in the second leg.
Arsenal Women are in good form in the current WSL season and have extended their unbeaten streak to seven after the win against Spurs. Considering their form and richer experience in the tournament, Arsenal have the odds on their side and are tipped to beat Ajax in the WUCL 2022-23.