Barcelona are looking to sneak into the top eight when they host Copenhagen in their final league phase fixture in the UEFA Champions League.
The Catalans need to up their goal difference to stand a chance of automatic qualification as they face a Danish side that have shown some defensive vulnerability lately.
Barcelona claimed a 4-2 victory at Slavia Prague last time out in the league phase to sit just outside the top eight on goal difference. That result extends a solid run for Hansi Flick's men, who have won nine of their last 10 matches in all competitions.
Camp Nou has been a fortress for Barcelona all season, having won 12 of their last 13 home matches across all competitions. They have claimed a few one-sided results on this run, like the 3-0 La Liga victory over Oviedo last weekend.
Meanwhile, Copenhagen are pushing for a playoff spot, sitting just outside the top 24 on goal difference. They held out for a 1-1 home draw with Napoli last time out, with Jordan Larsson getting their goal.
Copenhagen's record in the league phase has been disappointing, with just two wins from seven matches. Jacob Neestrup's men have suffered some heavy defeats on their travels, like the 4-0 thrashing at Tottenham Hotspur.
How the bookies view it: Barcelona to dominate
Barcelona have been installed as overwhelming favourites among the bookies and are priced at 2/13 by Ladbrokes to claim the win. An unlikely victory for Copenhagen is valued at 18/1 by bet365, while a draw is set at odds of 17/2 by Paddy Power.
Head to head: Barcelona on top
Barcelona are unbeaten in only two previous meetings with Copenhagen, with both matches during the group stage of the 2010-11 Champions League. The Catalans earned a 2-1 home victory in the first leg before playing out a 1-1 away draw in the second clash.
Players to watch: Eyes on Lopez
Fermin Lopez is the leading scorer for Barcelona in the Champions League, having scored five goals so far. The striker grabbed a brace at Slavia Prague and will be the one to watch (Fermin Lopez anytime goalscorer – valued at 21/20 by Betfred.
Jordan Larsson has also caught the eye for Copenhagen, with the effort against Napoli his third goal in the competition. The forward could be worth keeping an eye on (Jordan Larsson anytime goalscorer – priced at 5/1 with Betfred).
Probable line-ups:
Barcelona will be without a number of players, with Gavi, Pedri, and Ferran Torres all injured, while Frenkie de Jong is suspended. Lopez and Alejandro Balde were second-half substitutes at the weekend and could start on Wednesday, while Lewandowski should lead the line.
Copenhagen also have a few injury problems of their own, with Magnus Mattsson and Rodrigo Huescas ruled out, while Thomas Delaney is suspended. Jordan Larsson could earn a start after scoring off the bench last time out, while Andreas Cornelius should retain his place in attack.
Barcelona: Garcia, Kounde, Cubarsi, Garcia, Balde, Casado, Olmo, Lopez, Yamal, Raphinha, Lewandowski.
Copenhagen: Kotarski, Melling, Gabriel Pereira, Suzuki, Lopez, Madsen, Achouri, Elyounoussi, Larsson, Dadason, Cornelius.
Anything else catch the eye?
Barcelona have won by two or more goals in seven of their last 10 matches (Barcelona -2 handicap – offered at Evens by William Hill). Three of Copenhagen's last four Champions League matches have produced over 3.5 goals – set at odds of 8/13 by bet365.
Three of Barcelona's last four matches have produced more goals after the break (Second half highest scoring half – available at 19/20 with William Hill).
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