Manchester United v Copenhagen Prediction, Odds and Betting Tips

🏆 Manchester United v Copenhagen UCL Prediction

These two sides have only met three times previously, with Manchester United winning once in the UCL and another in the 2019/20 Europa League quarterfinal. However, Copenhagen also secured a historic 1-0 home win over the Red Devils during the 2006/07 Champions League group stage, while they’ll arrive at Old Trafford in slightly better form having taken 20 points from their last 10 league games (United have earned just 18 during the same period).

However, despite their recent lack of form and enduring inconsistency under besieged Dutch manager Erik ten Hag, United have far more individual quality than their Group A rivals, while their £72 million hitman Rasmus Højlund (who used to play for Copenhagen) already has three goals to his name in just two UCL starts.

While I fully expect United to win here, they remain without five first team defenders and have already shipped 19 goals in just 11 matches so far this season (their highest such return since the 1966/67 season). Copenhagen have also scored 47 goals in 20 matches at a rate of 2.35 per game in 2023/24, so they’ll offer a huge threat on the counterattack and may well score at Old Trafford.

💯 Manchester United v Copenhagen UCL Match Odds

According to the market leading betting sites United are odds-on to kickstart their UCL campaign with a win against Copenhagen. However, this is just one of several markets you can target ahead of the game!

🥇 Manchester United v Copenhagen: Match Winner

Of course, backing the winner of the match between Man United and Copenhagen is the single most popular betting market. Here’s the latest odds for all potential match outcomes.

Team
Man United to Win	1.34	1.37	1.35	1.38	1.38
Copenhagen to Win	7.75	7.00	7.55	7.15	7.50
Draw	4.80	4.75	4.90	4.84	5.00

⚽ Manchester United v Copenhagen: Both Teams To Score

You can also wager on both sides to score (BTTS) or not in this Champions League game, with the bookies split across this even money market. However, United have only kept three clean sheets in their 11 matches so far in 2023/24, while Copenhagen have stopped their opponents scoring in just six out of 20 games.

Yes/No
Yes	1.79	1.90	1.87	1.91	1.81
No	1.85	1.85	1.84	1.90	17.00

🥅 Manchester United v Copenhagen: Over/Under 2.5 Goals

When engaging in totals wagering for the number of goals scored in the clash between Man United and Copenhagen, 2.5 goals remains the most popular betting line. Interestingly, United’s 11 matches this season have yielded 36 goals at a rate of 3.27 per game, whereas Copenhagen’s 20 encounters have produced 72 goals at a rate of 3.60 per game.

Under/Over
Over 2.5 Goals	1.61	1.60	1.59	1.63	1.62
Under 2.5 Goals	2.21	2.20	2.19	2.25	2.66

1️⃣ Man United Update

After a 1-0 reversal to Crystal Palace in gameweek seven of the EPL, it was revealed that United had made their worst start to a top-flight season since the 1989/90 campaign. In total, they’ve lost six of the 11 matches that they’ve played across all competitions this season, while scoring 18 goals and conceding 19. While they’re also winless in five Champions League games since a 2-0 victory at Valencia on November 23rd, 2021, the Reds at least rallied to beat Brentford 2-1 just before the international break and will hope to have one or two defensive reinforcements back against Copenhagen.

United will remain without Lisandro Martinez (foot injury), Luke Shaw (muscle) and Aaron Wan-Bissaka (hamstring) against Copenhagen, while left back Tyrell Malacia is also unavailable. Young starlet Kobbie Mainoo is also continuing his recovery from an ankle injury, while midfield pivot Casemiro is suspended following the red card he received against Galatasaray.

2️⃣ Copenhagen Update

Copenhagen sit second in the Danish Superliga, having won seven times this season and lost only twice during their 11 league matches so far. They’ve also taken 20 points from the previous 30 available to them, while they performed superbly in their UCL defeat against Bayern and even took the lead through midfielder Lukas Lerager early in the second half. They also impressed against Galatasaray in their opening UCL game, despite losing a 2-0 lead and ultimately having to settle for a point. While these matches highlighted Copenhagen’s defensive vulnerability at this level, the team will at least expect to be competitive at Old Trafford.

Copenhagen are almost at full strength ahead of their trip to Old Trafford, although anchor man William Clem isn’t expected to return from injury until the end of December. Experienced striker Andreas Cornelius is also a doubt after missing seven matches with an unknown injury, so he may not be fit in time for the trip to Manchester.

👕 Manchester United v Copenhagen - Potential Lineups

✒️ Lewis Humphries – Expert Tipster

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