On October 8, 2025, Twente will face Chelsea in the opening round of the UEFA Women’s Champions League group stage. The match is set to begin at 18:45 Central European Time. Here’s what to expect from this matchup.
Match preview
This will be Twente’s second consecutive year in the Champions League. In the last season, the team finished third in their group, which included Chelsea, Real Madrid, and Celtic. The tournament format has changed this year to feature a main round against six different opponents.
Twente had a strong run to reach this stage, winning decisively against Crvena Zvezda (6-0), Breidablik (2-0), and Katowice (8-1 on aggregate). They haven’t faced significant challenges yet, but tougher matches are ahead.
Chelsea has started the season on a high note. Under manager Sonia Bompastor, they won five out of six English league matches, with their only setback being a draw against Manchester United (1-1).
Considered favorites in the Champions League, Chelsea reached the semifinals last season before losing to Barcelona (2-8 on aggregate). They already have experience against Twente, having beaten them twice last year: 3-1 away and 6-1 at home.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Twente is on a nine-match winning streak.
- Chelsea is unbeaten in their last nine official matches.
- Twente’s last six matches have seen over two goals scored.
- Four of Chelsea’s last six matches featured at least three goals.
- The teams have met twice last season, with Chelsea winning both times.
Probable lineups
- Twente (W): Lemey – Tuin, Knol, Carleer, Vliek – Roord, van Ginkel, Groenewagen – Proost, Oude-Elberink, Ravensbergen
- Chelsea (W): Hampton – Carpenter, Bjorn, Bright, Baltimore – Cuthbert, Walsh, Kaptein – Rytting-Kaneryd, Beever-Jones, Macario
Prediction
Chelsea appears to be a class above Twente. A repeat of last season’s results seems likely, making the best bet to support Chelsea with an Asian handicap of -1.5.