WSL leaders Chelsea lock horns with title rivals Arsenal in what promises to be a fiery clash this Friday. The Gunners triumphed 4-1 in the earlier meeting but can they conquer the Blues at their home ground? Our 23/24 WSL Chelsea W vs Arsenal W predictions guide previews the matchup.
| ℹ️ Tournament: | Women’s Super League season 2023/24, Matchday 16 |
| 🏟️Venue: | Stamford Bridge Stadium, London, England |
| 🗓️Date: | 15 March 2024 |
| ⏰Time: | 20:00 GMT on Friday |
Odds for female football back Chelsea W to triumph with 1.75 (3/4) odds. Arsenal W have odds of 4.00 (3/1) to win the game. The Chelsea W vs Arsenal W WSL 23/24 odds for a stalemate is 3.75 (11/4).
The past five meetings have been tightly contested, with both teams winning two games apiece, while one match ended in a draw.
Since the rebranding of Female football in England to the Women’s Super League in 2011, Chelsea W has been the most successful team, with six titles. Their mission is to add the 7th in what looks like the final season of their manager, Emma Hayes. The Blues lead the WSL 2023/2024 with 37 points, level with Man City, with seven games remaining in the league.
Chelsea W have lost two league matches this season, the first of which came against Arsenal W during the first leg. The second loss came in against Man City in late February this year. They were quick to bounce back from that loss with a resounding 4-0 triumph over Leicester Women in their last league outing. They followed that up with two wins against Man City and Everton in the recent FA WSL Cup and FA Women’s Cup matches.
Chelsea W coach Emma Hayes has a full squad at her disposal.
Arsenal maintains a close pursuit of Chelsea, sitting in third place, three points behind the league leaders. The Gunners ladies have amassed a commendable 34 points from their 15 games played. With seven matches remaining in the season, Arsenal are genuine contenders and surely in the race for the silverware.
The Gunners are in fine form, having won four of their last five games. Their recent 1-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur has put them back into contention for the title. They have scored 12 times in the last five games while conceding two goals.
Multiple players remain sidelined, including Vivianne Miedema, Amanda Ilestedt, Laura Wienroither, Lina Hurtig, and Teyah Goldie.
3 (100%)
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Chelsea Women have been formidable at home this season, suffering just one loss and a draw across various competitions. In contrast, Arsenal Women have endured a challenging campaign on the road, losing two of their recent five away league matches. Their difficulties are compounded when facing Chelsea Women away from home, having secured victory only once in their last seven visits. Given Chelsea’s impressive home record and Arsenal’s away struggles, the Blues are favorites to secure a win in the upcoming match. Add to these facts a healthier squad for the home side, and we have a clear favorite of the clash, who don’t want to give many chances for Man City W in the title race.
2 (100%)
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Both teams have displayed a prolific scoring ability this season. Chelsea Women have scored an impressive 45 goals, averaging around 3.0 per league match. Similarly, Arsenal Women have found the net 33 times, highlighting their attacking prowess. Notably, both teams scored in three of their last five meetings, indicating a tendency for high-scoring encounters. Given these consistent trends, it is unlikely that either side will keep a clean sheet in the upcoming match. This remains a favorable bet option on most Bitcoin sports betting sites.
2 (100%)
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With the WSL title on the line, this fixture promises an intense battle as both teams look to exploit each other’s weaknesses from the outset. Both sides boast potent attacking forces and will likely deploy high-pressing tactics and swift transitions. Their goal will be to capitalize on any mistakes and force early goals in the match’s opening stages. The first leg of this encounter saw two goals scored within the opening 15 minutes, a pattern that could well repeat itself in this crucial clash.
Chelsea’s brilliance at home should help them win this match. You can catch the game on live stream and win extra cash with our 23/24 WSL Chelsea W vs Arsenal W predictions by staking on any online bets or engaging the live in play betting.
