Chelsea Women will kick off their UEFA Women's Champions League (UWCL) league phase campaign with a home clash against Austria Wien W.The Women's Super League side are appearing in the main draw for a 17th consecutive season, while Austria Wien are making their debut appearance in the UWCL league phase after claiming their first Frauen Bundesliga title and domestic cup last term.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsSonia Bompastor's side enter this European journey following a 6-2 aggregate victory over Real Sociedad in the playoff round and seven points from their opening three WSL fixtures.##NAJAVA_MECA_9979012##Austria Wien arrive in England on a wave of momentum after turning around a first-leg deficit against Brann thanks to a Modesta Uka hat-trick, followed by successive domestic clean sheets, though they face a massive step up in quality against one of Europe's elite.Kick-off: 10:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Wednesday 23 SeptemberVenue: Kingsmeadow / Stamford Bridge, LondonCompetition: UEFA Women's Champions League – League Phase (Matchday 1)League Phase – Round 1 (0 points each)Qualification implications: The top teams from the expanded league phase automatically advance to the knockout rounds, making a strong opening home result critical for Chelsea's qualification ambitions.It’s not Carrick, it’s the managementForm GuideChelsea Women✅ Win vs Birmingham W (2-0)✅ Win vs Manchester Utd W (5-0)➖ Draw vs Aston Villa W (1-1)✅ Win vs Real Sociedad W (1-0)✅ Win vs Real Sociedad W (5-2)The ReturnersAustria Wien W✅ Win vs Kleinmunchen W (2-0)✅ Win vs Sudburgenland W (5-0)✅ Win vs Brann W (4-0)➖ Draw vs First Vienna W (1-1)❌ Loss vs Brann W (1-2)##NAJAVA_MECA_9980414##Head-to-Head No previous meetings.Team NewsMakelele blasts Real and Mourinho Chelsea Women❌ Erin Cuthbert – Out with injury.❌ Mayra Ramirez – Out with injury.❌ Manaka Matsukubo – Out with injury (awaiting debut).🟡 Lauren James – Injury doubt, missed weekend fixture.🟡 Aggie Beever-Jones – Injury doubt, missed weekend fixture.Austria Wien W🟢 No major injury concerns reported from recent squad setups.BETTING GUIDE: Gillingham vs Cambridge United, team news and predictionPlayer to Watch: Melvine Malard (Chelsea Women)Melvine Malard continues to step up as a central attacking focal point for Chelsea during a period of rotational adjustments and injuries.Fresh off finding the back of the net in Saturday's 2-0 domestic victory over Birmingham City, the forward's pace, directness, and spatial awareness in the box provide Sonia Bompastor with a reliable goal threat.With key attacking options managed or sidelined, Malard's movement off the ball and clinical finishing inside the 18-yard box will be paramount. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9978876##If Austria Wien's back three fail to lock down her runs into the channels, Malard could easily dictate the tempo and decide the outcome early on.🟢 Safe Bet (Low Risk) Chelsea Women to Win🟡 Smart Bet (Medium Risk) Chelsea Women Handicap (-2.5)🔴 Long Shot (High Risk) Chelsea Women to Win 3-0Disclaimer: Whilst we do our utmost to offer good advice and information, we cannot be held responsible for any loss that may be incurred as a result of gambling.