Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the UEFA Women's Champions League match.
Last season, both Celtic and Twente clinched their respective league titles after fierce battles, although the level of competition for Twente was noticeably higher. This opening clash in the Champions League promises to be challenging for both sides, as they aim to avoid dropping points in this crucial encounter against a direct playoff contender.
Celtic (women)
Celtic enter the group stage of the Champions League in excellent form, with their domestic campaign having kicked off in early August. They have secured 12 wins in as many games this season. However, KuPS (3:1 after extra time), Gintra (2:0), and Vorskla (3:0 on aggregate) gave the Scots a tough run in the Champions League qualifiers. In last week's derby against Rangers (2:2), Celtic had to come back in the final 15 minutes from a 0:2 deficit to salvage a point.
Twente (women)
Twente's triumph in the Dutch championship was likely a major surprise in local women's football. Scoring 20 goals in four Champions League qualification matches, they earned their status as favourites for the upcoming game in Scotland. However, on Saturday against PSV Eindhoven (0:0), Twente were passive in attack, showing the players' awareness of when not to take risks.
Celtic (women) vs Twente (women) Prediction
In a group also featuring Chelsea and Real Madrid, both Celtic and Twente must not drop points against each other as direct competitors. This head-to-head battle is expected to be cautious on the opposing half.
