LYN-W vs WOL-W Dream11 Prediction: The 2019-20 UEFA Women’s Champions League season is coming to a close on Sunday as reigning title holders Lyon will face off against Wolfsburg in what will surely be a cracking final. These two outfits are considered the two best women’s teams in Europe, often facing each other for the Champions League. In fact, Sunday’s meeting with be the fourth Champions League final between Wolfsburg and Lyon, with the former winning the first before losing the last two. Lyon have also knocked Wolfsburg out of the Champions League at some stage in the past four seasons. Wolfsburg made their first final in 2013, and they went on to defeat Lyon, 1-0. It was the first time a team beat Lyon in a regulation Women’s Champions League final. Lyon won the 2016 and 2018 finals.
Date: 30th August, Sunday
Time: 12:30 am IST
Place: Anoeta Stadium, San Sebastian
Form Guide:
LYN-W: W-W-W-W-W
WOL-W: W-W-W-W-W
Head-to-head (Last 5 Matches)
Lyon wins: 4
Wolfsburg wins: 1
Draws: 0
Lyon Team News
Lyon have a record six titles and nine final appearances, which is not matched by any other team. The French side is looking to add to their trophy case with a seventh Women’s Champions League title, including their fifth consecutive triumph. They are currently ranked No. 1 in UEFA’s ratings, and have gone completely undefeated in the tournament, marching their way from the round of 32 to the final.
Injury update, unavailability
Lyon will be without Nikita Parris after she was sent off in the win over PSG. Amandine Henry is a doubt for Lyon after picking up an injury.
LYN-W Playing 11 & Subs (probable)
Bouhaddi; Bronze, Buchanan, Renard, Karchaoui; Gunnarsdottir, Kumagai; Cascarino, Marozsan, Majri; Parris
Wolfsburg Team News
The German side isn’t unfamiliar with success in Women’s Champions League, as this will be its fourth appearance in the final. Wolfsburg have previously won the Women’s Champions League two times prior, with their last final appearance in 2018 against Lyon. The team is currently ranked No. 2 in the UEFA ratings and is currently unbeaten in its Champions League campaign.
Injury update, unavailability
Wolfsburg don’t have a major injury or suspension issue before coming into this match.
WOL-W Playing 11 & Subs (probable)
Abt; Doorsoun-Khajeh, Hendrich, Janssen, Wedemeyer; Huth, Engen, Popp, Rolfo; Harder, Pajor
Let’s take a look at the dream 11 prediction for today’s football match
Goalkeeper: Abt
Defenders: Doorsoun-Khajeh, Buchanan, Renard, Karchaoui
Midfielders: Popp, Rolfo, Le Sommer
Forwards: Taylor, Cascarino, Harder
Jodie Taylor: He scored both of Nice’s goal in the side’s first encounter of the season to make him a captain choice.
Ingrid Engen: In the 9-1 quarter-final win over Glasgow City, Engen scored two goals. She could be game changer for Wolfsburg in this match.
Wendie Renard: She’s able to stand up to attackers as anchor the back line. When she’s not defending, she has also been a proven goal scorer for the team on set pieces.
Pernille Harder : The Wolfsburg striker is currently in the running the tournament’s golden boot. Shescored four goals in the quarterfinal against Glasgow City.
Who will win LYN-W vs WOL-W Today Match Prediction Football
The traditional final, the two great European teams, the strongest over the last ten years. They have contrasting playing styles, different strengths. Lyon will seek to dominate throughout with their trademark football, Wolfsburg for their part will close space and wait to pounce on the counter. In this encounter, we predict a 2-0 win for Lyon in today match prediction.