Copenhagen v Man City: Prediction, Odds and Betting Tips

🏆 Copenhagen v Man City Prediction

These sides have met four times previously in official UEFA competition, twice in the Champions League and twice in the Europa League. City remain unbeaten in these clashes having won two and drawn two since February 2009, while the Citizens thrashed the Danes 5-0 during the 2022/23 UCL group stages.

City remain by far the best side in Europe at the moment too, with this borne out by both their recent form and statistical performance. More specifically, they’ve recorded the highest number of shot-creating actions per 90 (40.67) in the 2023/24 Champions League, while their xG value of 17.0 is also higher than any other side.

They’re also averaging 70.5% possession per 90 minutes, compared to just 42.8% for Copenhagen. So, it’s likely that City will dominate the ball at the Parken Stadium, while the recent return of Kevin De Bruyne and talisman Erling Haaland from injury means that the Citizens will be well placed to make the most of their possession.

In their Group A matches, Copenhagen completed 301 ball recoveries and won 52.8% of their tackles, so Guardiola’s side will have to work hard to break down their opponents. However, it’s almost inevitable that they will, and the timing of City’s first goal could determine precisely how tough a night it is for the hosts and their fans.

💯 Copenhagen v Man City Match Odds

You can access a huge array of betting markets when wagering on the UCL match between Copenhagen and Man City, including the match winner, BTTS (or not) and the over/under on how many goals will be scored in the game. But how are these markets being priced, and what do the odds tell us about the most likely outcomes?

🏅 Copenhagen v Man City: Match Winner

Every one of the sportsbooks featured in Betinireland’s comprehensive bookmaker reviews is offering match winner odds here, with City priced at around 1.25 to win. This implies an 80% probability of an away victory while Copenhagen’s average price of 10.00 affords the Danes just a 10% chance of success.

Team
FC Copenhagen to Win	10.00	10.00	9.85	10.00	10.00
Man City to Win	1.25	1.22	1.24	1.25	1.25
Draw	5.00	5.50	5.45	5.50	5.00

⚽ Copenhagen v Man City: Both Teams To Score (BTTS)

Both teams have scored in 19 of Copenhagen’s 33 matches through 2023/24 (57.57%), with Jacob Neestrup’s men keeping a total of clean 12 sheets. However, City have only drawn three blanks in 35 matches this season and none in the Champions League, while both sides have found the net in 22 of their contested games (62.85%).

Yes/No
Yes	1.95	2.10	2.08	2.00	2.00
No	1.75	1.70	1.64	1.73	1.73

🥅 Copenhagen v Man City: Over/Under 2.5 Goals

Copenhagen and Man City have contested a combined total of 68 matches in the 2023/24 season so far. These matches have yielded a whopping 228 goals at a rate of 3.35 per game, with both teams scoring more than 2.00 goals per 90 in all competitions. So, it’s no surprise that the pre-game odds imply a much higher probability of over 2.5 goals being scored in the first leg encounter.

Under/Over
Over 2.5 Goals	1.55	1.60	1.58	1.55	1.57
Under 2.5 Goals	2.30	2.20	2.20	2.20	2.25

1️⃣ FC Copenhagen Update

With the Danish Superliga in the midst of a seemingly endless winter break, FC Copenhagen haven’t played a competitive match since beating Galatasaray and confirming their place in the UCL round of 16 on December 12th. This victory immediately followed a quarterfinal exit to Silkeborg in the Danish Cup and three successive league games without a win, however, with the team having subsequently slumped to third in the Superliga table. So, fans will hope that the extended break will have rejuvenated the Copenhagen players and helped them to rediscover some form, although a relative lack of match sharpness could hinder them on their return.

As you’d expect, Copenhagen’s extended break from action means that they have few injury concerns ahead of the visit of Man City. However, centre back Davit Khocholava is expected to remain sidelined with knee problems, while keeper Theo Sander has been ruled out for the season after undergoing knee surgery. Midfielder Lukas Lerager will also miss out through suspension, following his dismissal in the 1-0 win over Galatasaray in December.

2️⃣ Man City Update

As I’ve touched on, City have started to build some ominous momentum since returning victorious from the FIFA Club World Cup. Including the tournament in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Guardiola’s side have now won nine consecutive matches across three different competitions, with this run having seen them move to within striking distance at the top of the Premier League and reach the last 16 of the FA Cup. What’s more, John Stones, Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland are now back to full fitness after injury, meaning that the Citizens are well placed to sustain another treble bid in the second half of the season.

The really good news for City is that they have a fully fit squad to choose from ahead of their trip to Copenhagen. This means that Swiss defender Manuel Akanji is the latest player to return to full fitness, having overcome a minor knee injury in the build up to the recent Premier League clash with Brentford.

👕 Copenhagen v Man City - Potential Lineups

✒️ Lewis Humphries – Expert Tipster

Lewis Humphries is an experienced football writer and tipster from the UK. He writes regularly about the Champions League, Premier League, Serie A and other competitions, regularly delivering expert match predictions and betting insights. He also successfully predicted the winner of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, while accurately forecasting the outcome of several group stage and knockout games.