BK Häcken vs Chelsea: Women's Champions League preview, predictions, team news and TV info

These two clubs met in the group stages three years, actually drawing 0-0 at Stamford Bridge, before Chelsea were 3-1 winners in Göteborg six nights later; Erin Cuthbert at the double.

The Blues have never lost any of their four meetings with Swedish opposition, while BK Häcken have twice defeated a WSL side in eight attempts, enjoying home wins over Arsenal in 2012 and 2024. So, ahead of this Champions League clash, check out our preview, predictions, team news and TV info.

Will Chelsea's unbeaten start to the season continue? So far in the Champions League, Sonia Bompastor's team have accumulated seven points out of a possible nine, yet to even concede a goal. Last time out, second half goals from Ellie Carpenter and then Kadeisha Buchanan were enough to overcome Roma at the Cherry Red Records Stadium.

Before this, the Blues had also battled to a 1-0 win over Austria Wien in Wimbledon, as well as playing out a goalless draw at Parc Olympique Lyonnais. This leaves them fourth in the table, very much targeting a top four finish, with PSG and then OH Leuven their final two opponents still to come.

Domestically, with a huge game to come at the weekend, Bompastor's team stumbled on Saturday, held to a 1-1 draw by Everton at Stamford Bridge, despite taking the lead through Sandy Baltimore. Before this, the Blues had won seven successive WSL matches, but now find themselves two points behind leaders Manchester City, who they welcome to West London next. Thus, this is the start of a crucial eight day period, so will Chelsea pick up three points in Sweden?

As for BK Häcken, they won the inaugural UEFA Europa Cup last season, but are struggling to make the step up to Champions League level. Elena Sadiku's side lost their first two league phase matches, beaten by Inter Milan and Juventus, before getting off the mark in dramatic fashion.

A fortnight ago, the Damallsvenskan champions looked set for defeat at Stade Sébastien Charléty, 1-0 down inside three minutes against Paris FC, only for Anna Anvegård to snatch a point in the 94th minute, courtesy of a spectacular swivel and finish.

Well, the Wasps' fixture list does not get much easier. After this, they host Man City and travel to Lyon, suggesting that draw in Paris might be the only point they end up with. BK Häcken are without a win in six Champions League matches, while Chelsea are unbeaten in 27 group stage or league phase outings, winning 21 of them, both trends that are set to continue at the Nordic Wellness Arena.

Elena Sadiku's side were held to a 1-1 draw by Djurgården on Friday, but have already retained the Damallsvenskan title, so it is full focus on this one. Stine Sandbech and Pernille Sanvig are among those who, after coming off the bench on Friday, are set to return to the lineup.

Defender Josefine Rybrink, formerly of Tottenham, is one yellow card away from a ban.

With a season-defining top of the table WSL clash to come on Saturday, expect Sonia Bompastor to rotate her starting lineup in Sweden. Defender Naomi Girma still has not featured since August against Real Sociedad due to a calf injury, but should be back soon, while Lauren James won't be available until after the international break due to a hamstring issue.

In terms of who could feature, fit again Lexi Potter is poised to displace Manaka Matsukubo, having replaced her at half time on Saturday. Meanwhile, if Bompastor does rotate, Sjoeke Nüsken, Alyssa Thompson and Aggie Beever-Jones are among those who could come in.

BK Häcken predicted lineup: Falk; Pálmadóttir, Luik, Sandbech, Rybrink, Selerud; Sanvig, Egbuka, Tindell, Anvegård; Omewa.

Chelsea predicted lineup: Hampton; Carpenter, Bronze, Buurman, McCabe; Walsh, Cuthbert, Potter; Thompson, Malard, Kaptein.

Score prediction: BK Häcken 1-3 Chelsea.