Parken Stadium sets the stage on Thursday night as Denmark host North Macedonia in a high-stakes World Cup play-off semi-final.
The Danes were left ruing a dramatic final-night collapse, crashing to a 4-2 defeat away to Scotland that forced them to settle for second place in Group C.
That result has left Brian Riemer’s side walking a tightrope, as two play-off ties now stand between them and a third successive World Cup appearance.
First up, the Red and Whites face North Macedonia under the lights in Copenhagen, knowing victory would send them into a decisive final against either the Czech Republic or the Republic of Ireland.
North Macedonia, meanwhile, are looking to move another step closer to stamping their first-ever World Cup ticket.
The Lynxes finished third in Group J but earned a play-off spot courtesy of a strong Nations League campaign.
How the bookies view it: Denmark firm favourites
A win for Denmark is seen as a formality as far as the bookmakers are concerned, with a home success trading at a skinny 3/10 on bet365.
North Macedonia, meanwhile, are massive 9/1 outsiders on bet365, while the 90-minute draw comes in at an unfancied 9/2 on Betfred.
Head to head: History book balanced
The two nations meet Thursday night for just the fourth time on the international stage, with each side having claimed one victory and their other encounter ending in a draw. It will be the first time the pair have faced each other since 2013.
Players to watch: Rasmus in red-hot form
Having fired in five goals across his last five appearances for Denmark, Rasmus Hojlund looks good value for a goal or an assist at 4/5 with William Hill. The 5/6 for the Danish attacker to deliver two or more on-target efforts also appeals at 5/6 with bet365.
North Macedonia will turn to Bojan Miovski for inspiration on Thursday night, with the Rangers forward as big as 9/2 on PaddyPower to find the net in the Danish capital.
Predicted line-ups
Denmark head into this crucial semi-final carrying a heavy injury list, including Andreas Christensen, Jannik Vestergaard, Patrick Dorgu, Rasmus Kristensen, and Yussuf Poulsen. On top of that, Joachim Andersen is suspended.
North Macedonia arrive with a near clean bill of health, with Ezgjan Alioski the visitors' only injury concern, but Tihomir Kostadinov is also banned.
Denmark: Ronnow; Bah, Anderson, Provstgaard, Hogsberg; Hjulmand, Hojburg; Isaksen, Eriksen, Nartey; Hojlund
North Macedonia: Dimitrievski; Serafimov, Zajkov, Velkovski, Stojchevski, Musliu; Alimi, Bardhi, Churlinov; Miovski, Elmas
Anything else catch the eye?
North Macedonia look well worth backing to win three or more corners on Thursday night at even-money (1/1) on bet365.
If the Lynxes fall behind, they’ll have to push forward to score, which should naturally create chances for corners.
It’s also worth noting that Goce Sedloski’s side cleared the over 2.5 corner hurdle in their last outing away at Wales.
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