UEFA Champions League Prediction: FC Copenhagen – Manchester City (13-02-2024)
The UEFA Champions League quarter-finals kick off on 13 February, and one of Tuesday’s matches will be played by Manchester City, who will arrive in Copenhagen.
FC Copenhagen had experience against another Manchester club, United, in the group stage, and although they played well in the group stage, they will be facing a different team level in the playoffs.
FC Copenhagen – Manchester City: Manchester City -1.5 Asian Handicap @ 1.87 |
Manchester City will play their first playoff game at home, but the reigning UEFA Champions League champions will not wait for the return leg and will be looking to build a tangible advantage in the first leg.
The away goal rule has been abolished for the first time this season, so it no longer makes sense to close the gap after scoring one goal.
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FC Copenhagen has done more than expected to reach the playoffs. In the 8-finals, the team potentially has one of the strongest opponents, so there is not much to expect.
Since 12 November, they have had one Champions League win at home against Galatasaray, three defeats, and one
Manchester City was without several key players at the start of the season but now have Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland, who have recovered from injury. With an entire squad, City is once again one of the favorites to win the UEFA Champions League, and FC Copenhagen should not be a major problem.
A two-goal victory for City could be said to guarantee a place in the next round. A two-goal difference looks pretty solid, but it will be tough for FC Copenhagen to score, and City have scored two goals in their last nine out of eleven games.
With the return of Haaland, this team’s attack is at the top level, and although the Norwegian is not at his best, this match will be an excellent opportunity to remind him of himself.
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