Manchester City is set to continue their unbeaten streak in the UEFA Women’s Champions League as they head to Stockholm to take on Hammarby on Thursday evening.
Following their 2-0 victory over Hammarby last week, with goals from Laura Blindkilde Brown and Aoba Fujino, City sits comfortably at the top of their group with three wins in three games.
On the other hand, Hammarby, a new entrant in the tournament, has struggled with defeats against Barcelona and Manchester City. Despite the tough competition in their group, the Swedish side is expected to put up a spirited fight.
With Hammarby facing an uphill battle to qualify, the match promises to be an exciting clash between the two teams.
Here is a preview of the upcoming match between Hammarby and Manchester City.
Head-to-Head Record: Hammarby vs. Man City
Last Meeting: Man City 2-0 Hammarby (12 November 2024) – UEFA Women’s Champions League
Current Form (All Competitions)
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Hammarby 0-2 Man City – 12/11/24 |
Man City 0-2 Chelsea – 16/11/24 |
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Hammarby 2-0 Pitea IF – 09/11/24 |
Man City 2-0 Hammarby – 12/11/24 |
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Hammarby 9-0 Galma Upsala – 06/11/24 |
Man City 4-0 Tottenham – 08/11/24 |
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Hammarby 4-1 Vaxjo DFF- 02/11/24 |
Man City 3-0 Crystal Palace – 03/11/24 |
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United Kingdom |
DAZN UK |
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United States |
DAZN USA |
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Canada |
DAZN Canada |
Hammarby finished third in the Damallsvenskan league and now turn their focus to their Champions League fixture against Man City.
The team will have a week to prepare for the match, giving them time to analyze their previous performance and make necessary adjustments.
Hammarby is expected to maintain their attacking style of play against Man City, with Vilde Hasund and Cathinka Tandberg leading the charge.
The team will look to capitalize on their bright moments from the previous match and improve their performance.
Predicted Lineup for Hammarby against Man City (4-2-3-1): Tamminen; Andersson, Nystrom, Carlsson, Lennartsson; Joramo, Miyagawa; Blackstad, Hasund, Wangerheim; Tandberg.
Manchester City, on the other hand, will be looking to bounce back from their recent defeat against Chelsea and secure a win against Hammarby.
The team will be without key players like Vivianne Miedema and Lauren Hemp, but defensive duo Laia Aleixandri and Naomi Layzell could make a return.
The predicted lineup for Man City against Hammarby (4-3-3): Keating; Casparij, Aleixandri, Greenwood, Ouahabi; Hasegawa, Park, Blindkilde Brown; Kelly, Shaw, Fujino.
Both teams are expected to put on a competitive display, with City aiming to extend their lead at the top of the group.
While Hammarby will look to upset the odds, City will be determined to secure another victory and maintain their position at the top of the group.
The match is likely to end in a 3-0 victory for Manchester City.