Man Utd vs FC Copenhagen tips and predictions: Red Devils target Danish delight in Champions League
- Robbie Savage
- 23 October 2023
Manchester United have kicked off their Champions League campaign in terrible fashion, though Planet Sport Bet ambassador Robbie Savage is backing the Red Devils to bounce back in style.
It’s a must win game for Manchester United considering they’ve lost their first two in the Champions League.
Copenhagen haven’t scored in seven attempts against English sides. I think they’ll score at Old Trafford but I think United will win it, on the back of a good win against Sheffield United.
Scott McTominay with a goal - another goal for Manchester United. I think they’ll win 3-1 and Scott McTominay to score a goal.
Robbie’s Tip: Manchester United 3-1 FC Copenhagen
Team news
Erik ten Hag still has a lengthy absentee list to contend with ahead of this latest Champions League clash.
The Dutchman will be without the suspended pair of Casemiro and Jadon Sancho. There’s also the injured quartet of Luke Shaw, Lisandro Martinez, Tyrell Malacia and Amad Traore.
There are question marks over the availability of Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
Copenhagen, on the other hand, are without Khouma Babacar, Nicolai Boilesen and William Clem.
Key stats
- First time that Manchester United have started their Champions League campaign with back-to-back group stage defeats
- Copenhagen haven’t scored a goal in their last seven games against English clubs
- Man United have won six of their last nine games against Danish clubs in Europe
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Manchester United have been truly woeful on the eye in recent weeks, though that hasn’t stopped them from picking up back-to-back Premier League wins.
Brentford and Sheffield United both fell to 2-1 defeats against a really poor Red Devils side.
United will now be hoping to make that three on the bounce as they search for their maiden Champions League success this season.
Following defeats to Galatasaray and Bayern Munich, Ten Hag’s men can’t afford to drop too many more points if they are to make it through to the knockout stage.
Copenhagen have a poor recent record against English clubs, failing to score a single goal in seven such fixtures.
The Danish side may be top of their domestic league, however they have won just one of their last four matches across all competitions.
United, especially at home, should have enough to repel Copenhagen’s challenge at Old Trafford. We’re backing a home victory, with both teams to get on the scoresheet.
United to score last is another bet to keep an eye on considering it has landed in their last two matches.
