FC Copenhagen vs Man Utd tips and predictions: Red Devils will struggle to Cope at Parken
- Robbie Savage
- 7 November 2023
Planet Sport Bet ambassador Robbie Savage is backing FC Copenhagen to give Man Utd a fright at Parken in the Champions League.
The game against FC Copenhagen at Old Trafford ended 1-0 to Manchester United. For long periods of that game, Copenhagen were the better side.
They played with a false nine, the wide players came inside and they were a very difficult team to play against. Manchester United couldn't get to grips with the formation.
Onana with that last-minute penalty save, how important could that be in this group?
I'm not sure that pitches are all that good in Copenhagen, it is going to be a difficult game. I think Copenhagen might nick this, but then again I'm thinking maybe Manchester United in a must-win game. It’s such a tough one to call.
I don't think there'll be many goals. I'm going to go 1-1, but will that be enough for Manchester United, especially as they've got to go to Galatasaray?
Robbie’s Tip: Copenhagen 1-1 Man Utd
Copenhagen vs Man Utd team news
William Clen, David Khocholava and Birger Meling are unavailable due to injury while ex-Southampton man Mohamed Elyounoussi is a doubt.
Man Utd will be without Jadon Sancho, Amad Diallo, Casemiro, Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia and Lisandro Martinez.
Marcus Rashford and Victor Lindelof are doubts, so Facundo Pellistri, Antony and Raphael Varane could all start.
Key stats
- Man Utd are aiming to beat Copenhagen for the third time in a row.
- Copenhagen haven’t scored in eight against English opponents.
- Man Utd have won seven of the last ten against Danish clubs.
Planet Sport’s other bets to consider
Although the first leg finished 1-0 to Man Utd, the game was anything but cagey. The Red Devils produced an xG of 1.69 while their opponents mustered up 2.22 xG.
Andre Onana’s string of fine saves, capped off by a super penalty stop deep in added time, kept the score down.
The hosts are a far greater threat at Parken where they’ve held Dortmund, Man City and Sevilla in the past year and also lead Bayern until the 67th minute.
Back both teams to score and keep your fingers crossed Erik ten Hag’s side don’t fluff their lines.
The hosts have only lost two of their last 10 Champions League fixtures on this ground so Copenhagen to win or draw at even money offers good value.
United will undoubtedly come under pressure. The Danes earned nine corners at Old Trafford an are a big price to get six or more on Wednesday.
Their Champions League fixtures have averaged 11.33 corners.
