{"id":9819,"date":"2025-05-22T13:23:16","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T13:23:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/?p=9819"},"modified":"2025-05-22T14:04:50","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T14:04:50","slug":"womens-champions-league-final-preview-arsenal-vs-barcelona-betting-tips-predicted-lineups-injury-updates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/womens-champions-league-final-preview-arsenal-vs-barcelona-betting-tips-predicted-lineups-injury-updates","title":{"rendered":"Women\u2019s Champions League Final Preview: Arsenal vs Barcelona | Betting Tips &amp; Predicted Lineups"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The stage is set for an electrifying showdown in women&#8217;s football as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/team\/arsenal-(w)-24296\">Arsenal Women<\/a> face off against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/team\/fc-barcelona-(w)-24094\">Barcelona Femeni<\/a> in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/match\/uefa-women's-champions-league-6225\/arsenal-(w)-fc-barcelona-(w)-24094-24296-6225#id=4421743\">UEFA Women\u2019s Champions League Final<\/a> this Saturday. Both teams have showcased top-level skill and determination this season, setting up a thrilling clash for European glory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Match Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> Saturday, May 24, 2025<br><strong>Kick-off:<\/strong> 18:00 CET<br><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Est\u00e1dio Jos\u00e9 Alvalade, Lisbon, Portugal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Arsenal vs Barcelona: Match Preview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Arsenal Women<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Arsenal have returned to the pinnacle of European football with a renewed hunger after years of rebuilding. Known for their high pressing, tactical discipline, and technical skill, the Gunners have had a stellar campaign, defeating several top contenders to reach the final. Key players like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/katie-mccabe-85488\">Katie McCabe<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/frida-maanum-68077\">Frida Maanum<\/a>, and their captain, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/kim-little-85491\">Kim Little<\/a>, have been instrumental in their journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Barcelona Femeni<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Barcelona Femeni have dominated women&#8217;s football in recent years with their possession-based, tiki-taka style of play. Managed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/pere-romeu-181468\">Pere Romeu<\/a>, they have a squad brimming with world-class talent, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/alexia-putellas-66204\">Alexia Putellas<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/claudia-pina-66218\">Cl\u00e0udia Pina<\/a>, and goalkeeper <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/cata-coll-84008#competitionId=6220\">Cata Coll<\/a>. Their attacking flair and defensive solidity make them a formidable opponent.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"529\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-11-529x1024.png\" alt=\"UEFA Women's Champions League bracket in 365Scores\" class=\"wp-image-9820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-11-529x1024.png 529w, https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-11-155x300.png 155w, https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-11.png 661w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 529px) 100vw, 529px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Via 365Scores) <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Betting Preview &amp; Odds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who\u2019s the Favorite?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Barcelona enter as the slight favorite due to their experience in finals and superior squad depth. However, Arsenal\u2019s resilience and tactical acumen make this an open contest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Latest Betting Odds:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Barcelona Win: 1.27<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Draw: 6.25<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arsenal Win: 9.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Betting Tips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Both Teams to Score:<\/strong> Given both teams&#8217; attacking styles, expect goals at both ends.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Over 2.5 Goals:<\/strong> Recent matches for both clubs suggest a high-scoring affair.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>First Goal Scorer:<\/strong> Keep an eye on the 2024 Ballon d&#8217;Or winner, Aitana Bonmat\u00ed for Barcelona, and Kim Little for Arsenal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"672\" src=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2212230914-1024x672.jpg\" alt=\" Aitana Bonmati of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring her team's first goal during the UEFA Women's Champions League semifinal second leg match between Chelsea FC Women and FC Barcelona at Stamford Bridge on April 27, 2025 in London, England. \" class=\"wp-image-9822\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2212230914-1024x672.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2212230914-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2212230914-768x504.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2212230914-1536x1008.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2212230914-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo by Molly Darlington &#8211; UEFA\/UEFA via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Predicted Lineups<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Arsenal Predicted XI (4-3-3)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>GK:<\/strong> Manuela Zinsberger<br><strong>DEF:<\/strong> Katie McCabe, Emily Fox, Leah Williamson, Steph Catley<br>MID: Mariano Caldentey, Kim Little  (C), Frida Maanum<br>FWD: Chloe Kelly, Caitlin Foord, Alessia Russo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Barcelona Predicted XI (4-3-3)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>GK:<\/strong>  Cata Coll<br><strong>DEF:<\/strong> Ona Batlle, Irene Paredes, Mapi Le\u00f3n, Fridolina Rolf\u00f6<br><strong>MID:<\/strong> Aitana Bonmat\u00ed, Patri Guijarro, Alexia Putellas (C)<br><strong>FWD:<\/strong>  Caroline Graham Hansen, Claudia Pina, Ewa Pajor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-widget-type=\"predictions\" data-entity-type=\"game\" data-widget-id=\"0.nd555rtrcsq\" data-lang=\"en-US\" data-entity-id=\"4421743\" data-publisher-id=\"125\" data-show-odds=\"true\" data-odds-type=\"decimal\" data-live-mode=\"true\" data-hide-powered-by=\"true\"><\/div>\n<script src=\"https:\/\/widgets.365scores.com\/main.js\"><\/script>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The stage is set for an electrifying showdown in women&#8217;s football as Arsenal Women face off against Barcelona Femeni in the UEFA Women\u2019s Champions League Final this Saturday. Both teams have showcased top-level skill and determination this season, setting up a thrilling clash for European glory. Match Details Date: Saturday, May 24, 2025Kick-off: 18:00 CETVenue: &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":9821,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[2669,2560,2555,3537,2672,108,3536,2556,1275],"class_list":["post-9819","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-soccer","tag-aitana-bonmati","tag-arsenal-w-f-c","tag-fc-barcelona-femeni","tag-kim-little","tag-liga-f","tag-soccer","tag-uefa-womens-champions-league-final","tag-uefa-womens-champions-legaue","tag-womens-super-league","article_type-news","article_type-seo","entity_type-match","inspiration-365s-articles","inspiration-relevancy-trending"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9819","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9819"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9819\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9821"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9819"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9819"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9819"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}