Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Women's Champions League match.
At the start of the Champions League, neither Real Madrid nor Twente could challenge Chelsea, though both sides managed to create dangerous chances and even score against the favourites. It's likely that in their head-to-head encounter, the Spaniards and the Dutch will attack each other—there is enough potential for a high-scoring match.
Real Madrid (women)
Since the beginning of the season, Real Madrid have seen at least three goals scored in eight of their 12 matches across all competitions. In the opening round of the Champions League, the Madrid side couldn't handle Chelsea (1:3), despite taking more shots on goal (14-8). However, their efficiency shone through against Celtic (4:0), where they dominated possession against the Scottish side (14-1 in shots on target), firing a total of 32 shots.
Twente (women)
Over the weekend, Twente fell to Ajax (0:2), ending a five-match unbeaten streak in domestic competition. Now five points behind league leaders PSV Eindhoven, they need to focus either on the league or the Champions League. In their second-round fixture against Chelsea (1:3), Twente were trailing by three goals by the final 30 minutes, even when their opponents didn't field their strongest lineup. The Dutch side display numerous defensive errors.
Real Madrid (women) vs Twente (women) Prediction
We recommend betting on a total over 3 in this matchup between two high-scoring teams—such a bet often pays off in this Champions League group.
