There were enough signs in the reverse fixture between these two sides to suggest that FC Copenhagen could prove to be a real handful for Premier League champions Leicester City on Danish soil.
Leicester may have won that game – Riyad Mahrez steered home after good work from Islam Slimani to secure a valuable 1-0 win for his team, but Copenhagen’s Andreas Cornelius missed two gilt-edged chances to restore parity for the Danes. Even so, they will be renewed in confidence given that they weren’t completely outclassed by the champions of England.
The good news for Leicester is that with nine points from three Champions League matches they are all but sure of their place in the knockout phase of the competition for the first time in their history. Anything positive in Denmark, even a point, will do.
Copenhagen have four points from their three games and are ahead of Porto on goal difference at present in Group G, so even a draw for them wouldn’t be a disaster knowing that they still have to welcome the Portuguese side to their patch and take on pointless Brugge.
So, both teams will be happy with a point. Is that the inevitable outcome of this match?
1. FC Copenhagen vs Leicester City - Odds
This is, clearly, a tough match to call, and the bookmakers don’t really have a clear understanding how it is to pan out.
Both sides are available at odds against with bet365, with Copenhagen backable at 2.40 and the visitors from 3.30. That draw, as mentioned so vividly at the head of this preview, looks increasingly good value at 3.25.
2. Copenhagen vs Leicester Betting Tips
Naturally, topping Group G is of significance for both of these teams as it will mean an easier draw in the last 16, and so when we talk about a draw being set in stone here we do so with tongue firmly in cheek.
But the stalemate is of interest because of the obvious proximity between the two sides in the match played out at the Leicester City Stadium. The Danes had more possession of the ball (59% to 41%), fired more shots on target (four to two) and won more corners (seven to three). But it was the extra quality that Leicester have in the final third in the likes of Mahrez and Slimani that ultimately won the day.
We can expect a similar theme for the reverse fixture too. Copenhagen will dominate possession, and on home soil they will be looking to convert those near misses that they missed in England. Leicester, meanwhile, will be happy to play on the counter knowing that they have pace and power to burn.
So back to that draw... it has to be backed here at 3.30 with bet365. These two sides really are similar, with Leicester boasting more quality but a certain fragility on their travels too.
And with cagey affairs like this comes a lack of goals. Chances were at a premium in the match, so we’re happy enough to recommend backing Under 2.5 Goals here at 1.66.
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Copenhagen vs Leicester City Predictions, Betting Tips, Odds, H2H
There were enough signs in the reverse fixture between these two sides to suggest that FC Copenhagen could prove to be a real handful for Premier League champions Leicester City on Danish soil.
Leicester may have won that game – Riyad Mahrez steered home after good work from Islam Slimani to secure a valuable 1-0 win for his team, but Copenhagen’s Andreas Cornelius missed two gilt-edged chances to restore parity for the Danes. Even so, they will be renewed in confidence given that they weren’t completely outclassed by the champions of England.
The good news for Leicester is that with nine points from three Champions League matches they are all but sure of their place in the knockout phase of the competition for the first time in their history. Anything positive in Denmark, even a point, will do.
Copenhagen have four points from their three games and are ahead of Porto on goal difference at present in Group G, so even a draw for them wouldn’t be a disaster knowing that they still have to welcome the Portuguese side to their patch and take on pointless Brugge.
So, both teams will be happy with a point. Is that the inevitable outcome of this match?
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1. FC Copenhagen vs Leicester City - Odds
This is, clearly, a tough match to call, and the bookmakers don’t really have a clear understanding how it is to pan out.
Both sides are available at odds against with bet365, with Copenhagen backable at 2.40 and the visitors from 3.30. That draw, as mentioned so vividly at the head of this preview, looks increasingly good value at 3.25.
2. Copenhagen vs Leicester Betting Tips
Naturally, topping Group G is of significance for both of these teams as it will mean an easier draw in the last 16, and so when we talk about a draw being set in stone here we do so with tongue firmly in cheek.
But the stalemate is of interest because of the obvious proximity between the two sides in the match played out at the Leicester City Stadium. The Danes had more possession of the ball (59% to 41%), fired more shots on target (four to two) and won more corners (seven to three). But it was the extra quality that Leicester have in the final third in the likes of Mahrez and Slimani that ultimately won the day.
We can expect a similar theme for the reverse fixture too. Copenhagen will dominate possession, and on home soil they will be looking to convert those near misses that they missed in England. Leicester, meanwhile, will be happy to play on the counter knowing that they have pace and power to burn.
So back to that draw... it has to be backed here at 3.30 with bet365. These two sides really are similar, with Leicester boasting more quality but a certain fragility on their travels too.
And with cagey affairs like this comes a lack of goals. Chances were at a premium in the match, so we’re happy enough to recommend backing Under 2.5 Goals here at 1.66.
Can the champions of England reign in Denmark? Have your say with bet365, and get a 100% first deposit bonus when you use the JohnnyBet promo code, JBVIP.
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