Football prediction Copenhagen vs Man City: Hardly any surprise

Man City will be the pioneers for English football in the European Cup 1. They will travel to Copenhagen - a team that brought a big surprise when they passed the group with the presence of Bayern Munich and Man Utd.

Playing at the Parken Stadium is never an easy experience for visitors and Man City can look to Man Utd for lessons.

Copenhagen vs Man City Prediction

The home team Copenhagen is not in good form and has seen a few personnel absences. Davit Khocholava, Theo Sander and Meling are all unable to play due to injury.

The opportunity to play could be given to Rasmus Falk, Viktor Claesson or Oscar Hojlund - Rasmus Hojlund's younger brother.

Haaland is expected to shine in the European Cup 1.

Coach Jacob Neestrup knows that he cannot use attacking power to confront Man City. The right choice for the representative from Denmark is to retreat deep to defend. They have the right to wait for remarkable counter-attacks when Roony Bardghji, Achouri or Elyounoussi show special qualities.

Copenhagen's advantage is the fiery spirit of the home fans and a relaxed mentality. They are not under much pressure because getting through the group stage is already a success for them. When the draw brings this team to Man City, Achouri and his teammates will try their best and wait for a surprise in the first leg.

On the other side of the front line, Erling Haaland returned with 2 goals last weekend to help coach Pep Guardiola ease his worries on the attack line. For a long time before that, Haaland's absence had a significant impact on Man City's finishing.

Coach Pep Guardiola also welcomed the return of top midfielder Kevin de Bruyne. The Belgian midfielder has been out for more than 3 months and he is capable of turning the game around with his trademark assists. Overall, if Man City play with focus and make good use of their opportunities, victory is within reach for the English team.

Copenhagen vs Man City form:

Copenhagen's form has been inconsistent recently. They have won 2, drawn 2 and lost 2 of their last 6 matches.

Man City has given fans peace of mind with their last 6 wins in all competitions. In the European Cup 1, Pep Guardiola's team won all 6 group stage matches.

Prediction: Copenhagen 1-3 Man City

Expected lineup:

Copenhagen: Grabara; Ankersen, Diks, Vavro, Jelert; Goncalves, Falk, Claesson; Elyounoussi, Bardghji, Achouri

Manchester City: Ederson; Walker, Dias, Stones, Gvardiol; Silva, Rodri, De Bruyne; Doku, Haaland, Foden.

Mai Phuong

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