Arsenal Women vs HB Køge prediction 22.09.2026 | Women’s Super League
Arsenal W
Kick off:
Date:
Køge
Contents
- Competition: Women’s Super League
- Date: 22nd September 2026
- Kick-off: 20:00 UK / 21:00 CEST
- Venue: Meadow Park
Arsenal against HB Køge. It's a proper David vs. Goliath clash in Europe. I still remember watching their 2021 meeting on a freezing November night with a lukewarm tea in hand. The Danes were completely outmatched. Arsenal just sliced right through them. Køge will desperately want to prove they belong on this stage now. Can they actually pull off a miracle? Honestly, it feels highly unlikely. The Gunners possess too much raw firepower, and their transition play is devastatingly lethal when they find their rhythm. Let’s dissect the statistics and unearth some sharp betting value.
Arsenal Women have completely dominated this brief European fixture, securing two convincing wins from their two previous meetings. HB Køge failed to claim a single victory. It remained highly explosive, averaging a lively 4.5 goals per match.
Arsenal Women team overview
Arsenal Women prepares for this one on the back of a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Manchester United. The Gunners have experienced a mixed start.
Renée Slegers' women has claimed five points from three Women's Super League matches, featuring a victory over Brighton and consecutive draws.
Last season, the team bowed out painfully in the Champions League semi-finals after a 4-3 aggregate loss to Lyon. I honestly think they are still recovering from that heartbreak.
At home, they are currently unbeaten in five with three wins and two draws. Dynamic midfielder Lisa Baum has been the main spark this season, already finding the net to lead the club's scoring charts in the opening weeks of the campaign. No major injuries are disrupting the lineup.
Last matches of Arsenal W
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Arsenal W
1 : 1
Manchester United W
Women's Super League
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Arsenal W
0 : 0
Crystal Palace W
Women's Super League
-
Brighton W
0 : 1
Arsenal W
Women's Super League
-
Arsenal W
5 : 1
Charlton Athletic W
Club Friendlies Women
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Arsenal W
1 : 0
Paris W
Club Friendlies Women
Arsenal W lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Manuela Zinsberger
Defenders
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2
Emily Fox
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3
Lotte Wubben-Moy
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6
Leah Williamson
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11
Katie McCabe
Midfielders
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10
Kim Little
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32
Kyra Cooney-Cross
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9
Beth Mead
Forwards
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12
Frida Maanum
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8
Mariona Caldentey
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23
Alessia Russo
HB Køge team overview
HB Køge Women enters this one on the back of a brilliant 4-0 thrashing of FC Midtjylland. The Danish giants are flying incredibly high right now.
Kristian Mørch's squad has taken the Elitedivisionen by storm, picking up 7 dominant wins across their opening eight domestic games.
It's a continuation of last season’s form when they won the division with just three defeats in 24 games. On the road, Koge have been absolutely flawless. They are currently riding a 6 game away winning streak in domestic play.
Returning star Kyra Carusa has immediately injected pure goalscoring instincts back into the frontline, already netting four league goals. Fortunately, no critical injuries are bothering the team.
Last matches of Køge
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Køge
4 : 0
Midtjylland W
Elitedivisionen Women
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Fortuna Hjorring W
1 : 2
Køge
Elitedivisionen Women
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Fredensborg W
0 : 10
Køge
Women's Cup
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Køge
4 : 6
Farum BK W
Elitedivisionen Women
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Køge
1 : 1
PSV W
UEFA Women's Champions League
Køge lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Alberte Vingum
Defenders
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2
Maria Uhre
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28
Simone Boye Sørensen
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4
Yukina Sakabe
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5
Sydney Jones
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25
Augusta Callesen
Midfielders
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12
Sarah Thygesen
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23
Mille Gejl
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17
Rikke Marie Madsen
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33
Mwanalima Adam Jereko
Forwards
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7
Kyra Carusa
Prediction
Back the Gunners to take this 3-1. Arsenal's overwhelming firepower will inevitably break Køge down, though the Danes are sharp enough on the counter to snatch a consolation goal. I watched Køge's last road match and their transitions look genuinely dangerous right now. It won't be enough to win. It's going to be a lively, high-scoring affair. Expect a comfortable London victory that easily clears the over 2.5 line.
Three reasons we expect over 2.5 goals in this game
- All previous two meetings between Arsenal W and Koege finished with over 2.5 goals.
- 11 of the last 14 games of HB Koege produced three or more goals.
- Arsenal scored 11 goals across their last seven home matches.
Main prediction Arsenal W - Køge
Over 2.5 goals
Arsenal W vs Køge standings in UEFA Women's Champions League
| League Stage | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Austria Wien W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Barcelona W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Bayern Munich W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Chelsea W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Häcken W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Inter Milano W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Juventus W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Køge | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Manchester City W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | OH Leuven W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | OL Lyonnes W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Paris SG W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Paris W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Real Madrid W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Roma W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Servette Chênois W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | SL Benfica W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |