Chelsea Women Predicted Lineup vs Arsenal Women

This is a Chelsea Women predicted lineup for their major WSL clash with Arsenal at Stamford Bridge. This could be seen as a title decider already as the Blues already boast a commanding lead over their second-placed opposition. A win here would give them enough breathing room to focus on other competitions down the stretch.

Chelsea Women Predicted Lineup vs Arsenal for WSL Tie

How Chelsea Women Have Lined Up Recently

Hannah Hampton and Zecira Musovic share the minutes in goal. The back four consists of Niamh Charles or Sandy Baltimore on the left, Lucy Bronze, Ashley Lawrence, Nathalie Bjorn, Maelys Mpome, and Millie Bright. There’s been a mix in midfield with Oriane Jean-Francois, Sjoeke Nusken, and Erin Cuthbert starting in the deeper slots.

In attack, Baltimore, Guro Reiten, Maika Hamano, Lauren James, Cat Macario, Johanna Rytting Kaneryd, and Aggie Beever-Jones have played across the midfield three. Mayra Ramirez is the main striker choice with Beever-Jones playing there against Durham.

Chelsea Women Recent Form and Tactics

Sonia Bompastor’s attacking 4-2-3-1 has helped her team dominate games since her arrival. She can tweak the tactics and set up in a back three if needed but usually, she sticks with the tried and true methods. The full-backs tend to push up high with the four attacking players tasked with pressing high to ensure they recycle the ball quickly to continue controlling proceedings.

Since her arrival, the former Lyon player and coach has been undefeated, her side have only failed to win once across all competitions since her arrival with goals flying in, they’ve netted 14 times since the winter break ended, and the defence looking solid. The Blues have kept three consecutive clean sheets and have the second-best defence in the league (behind Arsenal/United)

Chelsea Women Injuries to Consider

There are long-term absentees with ACL injured group of Sam Kerr, Mia Fishel, Aniek Nouwen, Sophie Ingle, and Kadeisha Buchanan. There were some doubts over players like James or Baltimore who missed the squad in midweek but the manager indicated that everyone will be available.