The Champions League is back and defending champs Manchester City have a tricky looking assignment away at FC Copenhagen next.
For the Danish champions, reaching this stage in the competition is a real mark in the sand and they will want to test themselves against the European elite here.
City meanwhile are the favourites to go all the way in the Champions League with many UCL betting apps but this will be a serious test of their mettle.
FC Copenhagen vs Manchester City Best Odds
Parken will be absolutely rocking for this one, as FC Copenhagen look to make this as difficult as possible for City.
| FC Copenhagen – 12/1 (+1200) | Draw – 11/2 (+550) | Manchester City – 1/4 (-400) |
| Over – 8/13 (-163) | 2.5 Goals | Under – 7/5 (+140) |
| Yes – 6/5 (+120) | BTTS | No – 8/11 (-138) |
FC Copenhagen vs Manchester City Analysis
Both of these sides will be dreaming of reaching the last 8 of the Champions League and this 1st leg tie will be crucial for both FC Copenhagen and Manchester City.
FC Copenhagen
Reaching the last 16 of the Champions League for the first time is a huge achievement for FC Copenhagen, who continue to punch above their weight in European football.
They impressed hugely in qualifying from a group including Manchester United, Bayern Munich and Galatasaray and they will play without fear in this one.
As the relative minnows left in the competition, not many Champions League betting sites have high hopes for them but they have proved this year that they can compete at this level.
Team news: Davit Khocholava remains sidelined through injury, whilst Lukas Lergaer is suspended for this 1st leg clash.
FC Copenhagen Predicted Lineup:
Grabara; Jelert, Diks, Vavro, Sorensen; Goncalves, Falk, Sahsah, Bardghji, Claesson & Elyounoussi.
Manchester City
Winning 10 games on the spin is the perfect prelude for Manchester City here, who do look to be ominously ticking into gear. As the defending champions, City do of course have a target on their back, but they have won all 6 of their Champions League games this term and they will be desperate to keep that streak going here.
This will be a tricky one for the blues, with the fixtures mounting up and they will want to take a result back to the Etihad with them.
Team news: In a rare occurrence, Manchester City have a full squad to pick from here.
Manchester City Predicted Lineup:
Ederson, Walker, Dias, Gvardiol, Ake, Rodri, de Bruyne, Silva, Grealish, Foden & Haaland
FC Copenhagen vs Manchester City Stats and Trends
- City are unbeaten in all 4 meetings with FC Copenhagen in the respective history of the clubs.
- The sides drew 0-0 at Parken last year, with Sergio Gomez sent off for City.
- Manchester City thrashed FC Copenhagen 5-0 at home last year.
- The sides meet again for the second leg in March at the Etihad Stadium.
FC Copenhagen vs Manchester City Prediction
The Champions League last 16 is always hotly contested and Manchester City know better than anyone the perils that can come with being just off their game.
City are expected to win big here, but FC Copenhagen are a good side, especially at home and the blues maybe happy just to sneak through here.
Prediction: Manchester City to win the match – 1/4 (-400) – Rhino Bet.
FC Copenhagen vs Manchester City – The Ultimate Bet
Manchester City to win & BTTS – 21/10 (+210) – Fitzdares
Parken Stadium will be at fever pitch here and City will know that they are in for a game from the outset. They have conceded goals in all three of their Champions League away games this season, making them susceptible to do the same again here but the blues should pick up an important 1st leg win.
