With everything already settled, there is only pride at stake when Copenhagen host Borussia Dortmund in their final UEFA Champions League Group G fixture. The Danes are winless and without a goal in the competition and should find things difficult against Dortmund.
Copenhagen have struggled to make their mark in this year’s Champions League having failed to win any of their five matches so far. They have not only crashed out of the competition but are also set to finish bottom of Group H.
The Danes suffered a 3-0 defeat at Sevilla in their previous Champions League fixture. That result continues an unwanted run for Jacob Neestrup’s men, who are without a single goal after five matches in the competition.
Copenhagen warmed up for the visit of Borussia Dortmund with a 2-0 victory over Randers in a Superliga fixture last Saturday. However, they head into Wednesday’s clash with a poor record at Parken having claimed just one win in their last five home matches across all competitions.
Borussia Dortmund have already qualified for the round of 16 and are set to finish second in the group. However, they will be keen to maintain their recent good form and end their group stage campaign on a high note.
The Germans travel to Copenhagen with three wins and a draw in their last four matches across all competitions. Among the results in that run is a 0-0 draw with Manchester City in their previous Champions League fixture while they also earned a 2-1 win at Eintracht Frankfurt last Saturday.
One of the more surprising aspects of Borussia Dortmund’s recent good form is their defensive solidity. Edin Terzic’s men have kept three clean sheets in their last four matches across all competitions.
How the bookies view it
Borussia Dortmund are considered overwhelming favourites among the bookies with a win priced at 7/10 by William Hill. An unlikely win for Copenhagen is valued at 4/1 by Unibet while a draw is set at odds of 10/3 by bet365.
Head to head
Borussia Dortmund have never lost to Copenhagen, winning all three previous meetings. The Germans won 3-0 in the reverse fixture back in September with Jude Bellingham among the goals.
Players to watch
Jude Bellingham carries a major goal threat from midfield and has four goals in his last four matches for Borussia Dortmund. He was also on target in the reverse fixture against Copenhagen and is priced at 11/2 by bet365 to get on the score sheet on Wednesday.
Borussia Dortmund have been surprisingly solid at the back lately, keeping three clean sheets in their last four matches. Mats Hummels and Niklas Sule have been pivotal in that run and can lead the Germans to another clean sheet at 9/5 with BoyleSports.
Anything else catch the eye?
Given Borussia Dortmund’s recent defensive solidity and with Copenhagen struggling for goals in the Champions League, BTTS NO can be considered at 13/10 with BetVictor. The Germans are still expected to come out on top and could be tipped to earn a win to nil at 23/10 with Paddy Power.
Given their comfortable victory in the reverse fixture, Borussia Dortmund could be tipped in the -1 handicap market at 15/8 with Paddy Power.
This UEFA Champions League match between Copenhagen and Borussia Dortmund will be played on Nov 2, 2022 and kick off at 20:00. Check below for our tipsters best Copenhagen vs Borussia Dortmund prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
