Match Overview
Juventus Women will face Bayern Munich Women in a high-stakes clash on Wednesday in the Women’s Champions League group stage. Juventus secured a narrow win over Valerenga in their group opener, while Bayern Munich stormed to a commanding victory over Arsenal.
Match Preview
Juventus Women have enjoyed a superb start to their season under new head coach Massimiliano Canzi. The Italian giants have won eight consecutive matches in all competitions, including a 1-0 win over Valerenga in their opening Champions League group-stage game, with Sofia Cantore providing the winning goal.
Juventus followed that up with a 2-1 victory against reigning Italian champions Roma in Serie A, extending their winning run. Canzi’s side has been clinical in front of goal, netting at least two goals in all eight games so far. The Bianconere will be keen to continue their attacking prowess in their first-ever European meeting with Bayern Munich.
Meanwhile, Bayern Munich have also had a strong start to the 2024-25 season, recording eight consecutive wins in all competitions before suffering a 2-0 defeat to Wolfsburg in the Frauen-Bundesliga over the weekend. That defeat ended a 44-game unbeaten run in the German top flight.
Bayern began their Champions League campaign in emphatic fashion, defeating Arsenal 5-2 at home, with Pernille Harder scoring a hat-trick in just 13 minutes. The German champions will be determined to bounce back from their league setback and secure a positive result in Turin.
Recent Form
– Juventus Women: Won 1-0 vs. Valerenga (Champions League); Won 2-1 vs. Roma (Serie A).
– Bayern Munich Women: Won 5-2 vs. Arsenal (Champions League); Lost 2-0 vs. Wolfsburg (Frauen-Bundesliga).
Team News
Juventus will likely recall defender Viola Calligaris, who could start in a back three alongside Estelle Cascarino and Martina Lenzini. Hanna Bennison, who was rested against Roma, is expected to return to the starting lineup. Sofia Cantore, who has scored six goals this season, will continue to lead the forward line.
Bayern Munich, on the other hand, will be without Katharina Naschenweng, Lena Oberdorf, and Franziska Kett due to injury. Jovana Damnjanovic is a doubt after being substituted early in the weekend loss to Wolfsburg, with Sydney Lohmann expected to take her place in the starting XI. Carolin Simon could also be brought into the defense.
Possible Lineups
Juventus Women:
– Formation: 3-4-3
– Starting XI: Peyraud-Magnin; Lenzini, Calligaris, Cascarino; Thomas, Caruso, Bennison, Bonansea; Cantore, Beccari, Girelli
Bayern Munich Women:
– Formation: 4-2-3-1
– Starting XI: Grohs; Gwinn, Viggosdottir, Sembrant, Simon; Stanway, Zadrazil; Lohmann, Harder, Buhl; Schuller
Juventus’ perfect start to the season will face a stern test against a Bayern side looking to respond after a disappointing weekend. Both teams are full of quality, and while Juventus have the home advantage and momentum, Bayern’s European pedigree and attacking strength should see them push for a result. A hard-fought draw seems the most likely outcome.
Final Prediction: Juventus Women 1-1 Bayern Munich Women
