Women's League Cup Final Preview: Chelsea vs Manchester United Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The Red Devils have failed to secure a win in their last six meetings against the Blues.

Chelsea Women FC are now going to lock horns with Manchester United Women Football Club for the final fixture of the 2025-26 Women’s League Cup. This high-stakes clash will take place at the Ashton Gate Stadium.

The Blues have secured back-to-back wins in their last three matches and will be confident for their upcoming clash. They are coming in after eliminating the Red Devils from the Women’s FA Cup. Chelsea will now be looking to secure a win here, but it is not going to be an easy outing for them.

Manchester United Women’s FC have been on a sensational run of form, but were outplayed by the Blues in their Women’s FA Cup clash. The upcoming fixture is not going to be an easy one for them. They have capable players in the squad and will be keen to turn the tide around. The Red Devils have not been able to secure any positive results against the Chelsea women’s side in their last six meetings.

Kick-off:

• Location: Bristol, England
• Stadium: Ashton Gate Stadium
• Date: Sunday, March 15
• Kick-off Time: 07:45 PM IST/ 02:15 PM GMT/ 09:15 AM ET/ 06:15 AM PT
• Referee: Grace Lowe
• VAR: In use

Form:

Chelsea women: L-L-W-W-W

Man Utd women: W-W-W-W-L

Players to Watch

Lauren James (Chelsea Women)

The former Man United forward Lauren James will lead the line for Chelsea W. She could not score against Man Utd in their last meeting in the FA Cup bit will be looking to get things right this time around. James will be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

Melvine Malard (Man United Women)

Melvine Malard has been consistent with her last five performances, including her club and country. She is going to lead the attack from the left for Manchester United Women and will surely be looking to create problems for the Blues. The French winger can create plays and is very capable of scoring goals, making her a crucial part of the squad.

Match Facts

• Manchester United Women FC have won four of their last five matches.
• Chelsea Women are on a three-match winning streak.
• The Blues are undefeated in their last six outings against the Red Devils.

Chelsea Women vs Man Utd Women: Betting Tips and Odds

• Manchester United Women FC to win
• Melvine Malard to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

Millie Bright is not going to be in action for Chelsea Women FC due to an injury. Sam Kerr is on international duty. Reiten has joined Gotham FC.

Manchester United Women FC will be without the services of Leah Galton and Anna Sandberg. They are injured. Rolfo and Riviere are back from injury. At the same time, Miyazawa is on international duty.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 17

Chelsea Women won: 14

Man Utd Women won: 1

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

Chelsea women’s predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Hampton (GK); Carpenter, Bronze, Girma, Buurman; Cuthbert, Walsh, Nusken; Kaneryd, James, Thompson

Man United women’s predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Tullis-Joyce (GK); Lundkvist, Le Tissier, Turner, Janssen; Olme, Toone; Park, Naalsund, Malard; Schuller

Match Prediction

This is going to be an intense outing between these sides. Manchester United Women Football Club are likely to come out on top to secure a win against Chelsea Women FC in the Women’s League Cup final.

Prediction: Chelsea 2-3 Man Utd

Telecast Details

UK: BBC and Sky Sports

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