Preview: FC Copenhagen VS Man United - Prediction & Odds

Manchester United are back in the Champions League action as they are set to face off against FC Copenhagen in an away game. After having lost the first two games in Group A, Manchester United returned to the winning track with the match against the same opponent, FC Copenhagen. However, the Red Devils are still in third and have no alternative to winning the remaining games in order to qualify for the Round of 16. Meanwhile, FC Copenhagen haven't won a match yet in the Champions League. They are very desperate to register their first win tonight against Manchester United.

Stats&Facts

• Manchester United have won 7 of their 10 meetings with Danish clubs in all European competitions. They tied one and lost two. Among the two defeats, Manchester United lost to FC Copenhagen back in 2007 in the same competition.
• FC Copenhagen are winless in their last ten games against English opponents in European competitions. They failed to score in eight of those ten meetings.
• The recent away records in the UEFA Champions League are not in favor of Manchester United. They have won only one of their last seven away matches in the Champions League, which came in 2021 under Michael Carrick. During that period, the Red Devils lost four matches and tied the remaining two.
• The home records for FC Copenhagen are also poor as they failed to register a single victory in their last six home games in the UEFA Champions League.

Team News

Injury has been a big issue for Manchester United since the start of the season. Luke Shaw, Casemiro, Lisandro Martinez, Amad Diallo, and Tyrell Malacia are still out of the team. Marcus Rashford was not in the squad during the match against Fulham FC. Ten Hag confirmed that Rashford had a knock and missed this game. However, the manager also said that Rashford is available to play tonight against FC Copenhagen. Aaron Wan Bissaka has also returned from an injury and is ready to play tonight. Meanwhile, Victory Lindelof, Harry Maguire, and Raphael Varane are also fit to play against FC Copenhagen. As for the home side, they will miss the service of William Clem, David Khocholava, and Birger Meling due to their respective injury. Mohamed Elyounoussi is in doubt ahead of tonight's important match. Possible Lineup for Copenhagen: Grabara; Ankersen, Vavro, Diks, Jelert; Lerager, Falk, Goncalves; Larsson, Claesson, Achouri Possible Lineup for Manchester United: Onana; Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Maguire, Dalot; McTominay, Eriksen; Antony, Fernandes, Rashford; Hojlund

Prediction: Copenhagen 0-2 Man United

Manchester United already have defeated Copenhagen in the first leg, which can be a key factor for tonight's clash. The return of Raphael Varane and Aaron Wan Bissaka will inject more confidence into the Red Devils. That is why we expect Manchester United to win the match against FC Copenhagen.

Betfair Odds

Copenhagen: 4.32 Draw: 3.85 Man United: 1.83 Visit BFB247 to get the realtime Betfair Odds