HB Koge vs Barcelona Preview: Team News & Prediction | 2026-27 UEFA Women's Champions League | League Phase
by Trystan Pugh ·
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HB Koge welcome reigning champions Barcelona on UEFA Women's Champions League Matchday 3, buoyed by their first ever league phase victory last time out.
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HB Koge team news
Predicted XI (4-4-2): Kozal; Schultz, Uhre, Boye Sorensen, Flick; Paulson, Jereko, Gejl, Witek; Nadim, Carusa
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Barcelona team news
Predicted XI (4-3-3): Coll; Schertenleib, Paredes, Fernandez, Brugts; Serrajordi, Guijarro, Pina; Graham Hansen, Pajor, Kerolin
Unavailable: Aleixandri (Injured), Lopez (Injured)
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HB Koge vs Barcelona prediction
HB Koge's first ever group stage / league phase victory came in emphatic fashion last time out, as they defeated Servette 5-1 in Denmark.
The Danish side also impressed on Matchday 1 and were unlucky to lose to 2024-25 winners Arsenal, with a late Mariona Caldentey penalty settling the match in England.
Barcelona, meanwhile, have been their usual ruthless selves, scoring 11 goals across the first two matchdays, most recently hitting Roma for six in Italy. Since that victory, the reigning European champions have beaten domestic rivals Real Madrid 7-0 in Liga F, although they did suffer their first defeat of the season, losing 2-1 to Real Sociedad.
There is clearly a massive gulf in class between these two sides, and Barcelona are the clear favourites. However, HB Koge have exceeded expectations so far, and it wouldn't be a huge surprise if they were to keep the score to a fairly respectable level. Under 4.5 goals offers some decent value in this fixture.
HB Koge vs Barcelona tip: Under 4.5 goals
