Manchester City vs FC Copenhagen Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 6th March 2024

The scoreline read 1-3 after the first leg and now decision time is here for visitors FC Copenhagen and Manchester City. Their second leg meeting in the Champions League takes place at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday.

Qualification for the next round should be all but secured for The Citizens after such an impressive display in the first meeting. Leaving the tournament after winning the first away leg (1-3) will be a massive disappointment. While a 3-1 lead is a nice cushion, Manchester City are probably aware all is not done and dusted just yet. Conceding in the first leg should serve as a warning that FC Copenhagen won't go down without a fight, although they are faced with a daunting task.

The Citizens scored 27 goals, conceded nine and claimed a clean sheet three times in their last ten outings in this tournament.

FC Copenhagen enter their next Champions League match, averaging a lowly 1.4 goals per game in their last ten matches in this tournament. They scored a disappointing total of 14 goals, while also conceding 15. That amounts to an average of 1.5 per game, in which they kept their opponents from scoring three times.

Manchester City vs FC Copenhagen Prediction

Manchester City Form

In their last three outings, Manchester City won 0-1 against Bournemouth, beat Luton by 2-6 and hammered Manchester United 3-1. Manchester City have been nothing short of fabulous at their home ground in the six most recent Champions League matches here. They quite simply claimed a maximum 18 points, scoring 17 while conceding three goals. Naturally, this is the best points total in the Champions League across the last six games.

FC Copenhagen Form

In the last three matches, FC Copenhagen beat Silkeborg 0-3, won 2-0 against FC Nordsjaelland, and lost 2-0 against FC Midtjylland. FC Copenhagen won half their previous six away matches in the Champions League, as well as seeing two draws and suffering one defeat. They scored 12 goals whilst conceding eight.

Anything but a home win would be a stunning result, and we back Manchester City not to be stunned, just like we back numerous goals to be scored when they face FC Copenhagen.

Manchester City vs FC Copenhagen Team News

Manchester City could have as few as two players on the injured and absent list for their next assignment this coming Wednesday.

Mateo Kovacic and Josko Gvardiol are missing from the squad, Manchester City will field against FC Copenhagenthis coming Wednesday.

Worst-case scenario, FC Copenhagen have a total of six players out for their next match. Elias Achouri and Kevin Diks can't be called upon by FC Copenhagen, as they are all sidelined with a suspension.

FC Copenhagen need to do without Emil Hoejlund, Nicolai Boilesen, Theo Sander and Davit Khocholava, who are not fit enough to travel to Etihad Stadium.

Manchester City vs FC Copenhagen H2H

The last time these two teams clashed, Manchester City emerged victorious by a 1-3 score. Are we in for a similar outcome on Wednesday? Examining the past five encounters games between them, FC Copenhagen only earned victory in zero of them. In contrast, Manchester City have a slight advantage over their opposition, earning a win three times.

Of the last 5 encounters between Manchester City and FC Copenhagen 4 saw over 2.5 goals scored, making us hopeful of an entertaining encounter this coming Wednesday.

Manchester City vs FC Copenhagen Results

Manchester City vs FC Copenhagen Betting Tips

When looking for in-form players to find the target, there are some interesting names popping up in both teams. Erling Haaland brings great form to the table, as he is now on five goals in six games. Surely, The Sky Blues will start him against FC Copenhagen, who also have some appealing names to consider. Not least Lukas Lerager, who notched up three goals in his past six games.

Manchester City won seven of their last 10 matches on home soil, while drawing three in a run that saw them avoid defeat in front of their home supporters. FC Copenhagen won four of their last 10 away games across all tournaments, whilst also drawing two and suffering defeat four times. Manchester City were able to win fiveof their matches at Etihad Stadium without conceding a goal. A number worth keeping in mind for an accumulator, depending on your betting strategy.

In the last five encounters between Manchester City and FC Copenhagen over 2.5 goals came out four times, as Manchester City averaged 2.4 goals a game. FC Copenhagen scored an average of 0.8 goals in these, while both teams scored three times. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of Manchester City’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 2.4 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of the last ten games for FC Copenhagen, who scored 2.2 times on average in these matches.