VfL Wolfsburg W vs Juventus W prediction 12.02.2026 | Women’s Champions League

Wolfsburg’s recent Champions League story has been one of near misses and slow rebuilding. Since the final defeat to Barcelona in 2023, Die Wölfinnen have struggled to regain that edge.

An early exit in qualification followed, then a quarter-final run last season that felt solid rather than special. Under Stephan Lerch, the attack still hums. Three wins from the last four games and 12 goals in that stretch underline that point.

Defensively, though, things unravel too easily. Wolfsburg have not kept a clean sheet in 16 straight matches, which shapes every tactical decision. Alexandra Popp remains the focal point.

Ten Bundesliga goals tell part of the story, but her movement and timing still drive the press. She is expected to start alongside Lineth Beerensteyn and Kessya Bussy, a front line built to overwhelm rather than wait. You get the sense Wolfsburg will back scoring more than conceding less.

Juventus arrive in Germany with quiet confidence. Finishing eighth ended a run of three straight group-stage exits, which felt like a psychological hurdle more than anything else.

Domestically, the Bianconere sit third and recently edged Napoli 4-2 on aggregate in the Italian Cup quarter-finals. That result mattered. It showed resilience, not just talent.

Massimiliano Canzi’s side come into this on a five-game winning streak, most recently a controlled 2-0 win over Como.

Away from home, Juventus look comfortable and have picked four wins in the last five road games. Cristiana Girelli remains central to that plan.

At 35, she still finds space better than most, scoring in three of her last five. She is expected to lead the line, likely supported by Sofia Cantore, who has yet to score a goal of her own in Europe this season. No major injury issues cloud selection, which only adds to the calm.