The UEFA Women's Champions League is back in action with another set of matches this week as Barcelona take on Arsenal on Thursday. Barcelona have been exceptional over the past year and hold the upper hand going into this game.Arsenal are in second place in Group C and have been fairly inconsistent so far this season. The Gunners slumped to a 3-0 defeat against Chelsea in the FA Women's Cup and have a point to prove in this fixture.Barcelona, on the other hand, have a nine-point lead at the top of the league table and have been exceptional this season. The Catalans eased past Athletic Bilbao by a 4-0 margin over the weekend and will be confident ahead of this match.FC Barcelona Femení@FCBfemeni👑 THE POWER OF NUMBER 1️⃣#BallonDor4:55 AM · Dec 3, 202113186923👑 THE POWER OF NUMBER 1️⃣#BallonDor https://t.co/PV0MwU462zArsenal vs Barcelona Head-to-HeadBarcelona and Arsenal are on an even footing as far as the historical head-to-head record is concerned and have won two games apiece out of four matches played between the two sides.The previous meeting between the two teams took place in October this year and ended in a 4-1 victory for Barcelona. Arsenal were thoroughly outclassed on the day and have a point to prove this week.Arsenal form guide: L-W-W-D-WBarcelona form guide: W-W-W-W-WArsenal vs Barcelona Team NewsArsenal have been impressive this seasonArsenalMalin Gut is recovering from an injury at the moment and has been ruled out of this fixture. Leah Williamson picked up a hamstring strain last month and will also be excluded from the squad.Injured: Malin Gut, Leah WilliamsonDoubtful: NoneSuspended: NoneBarcelona have a strong squadBarcelonaBruna Vilamala and Caroline Graham Hansen are ruled out at the moment and will not be included in the squad. Lieke Martens has recovered from her knock and will be available for selection.Injured: Bruna Vilamala, Caroline Graham HansenDoubtful: NoneSuspended: NoneArsenal vs Barcelona Predicted XIArsenal Predicted XI (4-3-3): Manuela Zinsberger; Noelle Maritz, Simone Boye Sorensen, Lotte Wubben-Moy, Stephanie Catley; Kim Little, Frid Maanum, Jordan Nobbs; Beth Mead, Katie McCabe, Vivianne MiedemaArsenal Women@ArsenalWFCHello from London Colney 👋9:50 AM · Dec 8, 202138326Hello from London Colney 👋 https://t.co/xMDlzJVYO9Barcelona Predicted XI (4-3-3): Cata Coll; Irene Paredes, Maria Pilar Leon, Marta Torrejon, Melanie Serrano; Patricia Guijarro, Aitana Bonmati, Alexia Putellas; Ana-Maria Crnogorcevic, Fridolina Rolfo, Jenni HermosoArsenal vs Barcelona PredictionBarcelona have grown into a juggernaut over the past year and have arguably been the best team in women's football in recent months. The Catalans strolled past Arsenal in the reverse fixture and can be virtually unstoppable on their day.Arsenal have already suffered a few setbacks this season and will need to put their best foot forward to stand a chance this week. Barcelona are the better team at the moment and should be able to win this game.Prediction: Arsenal 2-4 Barcelona