Defending champions Manchester City will travel to Telia Parken to face an inconsistent Copenhagen, in the first leg of the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League, on Tuesday. Pep Guardiola’s men go into the Danish capital on the back of a ten-match winning streak.
Jacob Neestrup’s squad has not played a league or cup game since their win against Galatasaray in their final Champions’ League group game two months ago. However, the long winter break has provided time for injured players to return to full training ahead of this match.
The last time these two teams met was in October of 2022 and that game ended in a goalless stalemate. Manchester City are enjoying a blistering run of form at the moment and Pep Guardiola now has a fully fit squad at his disposal.
Head-to-Head (Since 2010)
FC Copenhagen: 0 Win
Manchester City: 1 Win
Draws: 1 Draw
FORM (Last Five Games)
FC Copenhagen: W L W W L
Manchester City: W W W W W
Players to Watch
Roony Bardghji (FC Copenhagen) – The 18 year old Swedish international scored his side’s fourth goal in their seven-goal thriller against Man United. He has registered a total of 7 goals for his club this season and will be a handful for the City defenders come Tuesday night.
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Erling Haaland (Manchester City) – The 22 year old Norwegian striker is back in form and scored a brace for City over the weekend against Everton. He is City’s top scorer again this season with 16 goals to his name and 5 assists.
BETTING TIP: Manchester City to win and 2 to 4 goals scored in the match
ODDS: 1.90
