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Leicester City and FC Copenhagen will square off in a very important Champions League encounter, counting for Group G, which the two teams are currently leading ahead of FC Porto and Club Brugge.
Leicester’s main focus this season is Champions League, according to Claudio Ranieri, and the results are making that obvious. The Foxes have struggled in the Premier League and lost 0-3 at Chelsea this weekend, but they have been great in Europe, winning both matches against Club Brugge and Porto with a 4-0 aggregate scoreline. Ranieri actually decided to rest a couple of key players like Mahrez or Slimani for the match against Chelsea, in order to have them fresh for the Champions League.
FC Copenhagen is having a great season so far. Incredibly, they are yet to lose in 21 games played in all competitions in the 2016 / 2017 season and have recorded two fantastic results in the first two rounds of the Champions League group stage. The Danish Champions held Porto to a 1-1 draw in Portugal, before dismantling Club Brugge 4-0 at home. With 4 points, Copenhagen is looking pretty good value to qualify right now and they will be confident of securing at least a point from this clash.
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Both teams will be able to field their best lineups. Leicester has doubts over Okazaki and Mendy.
Leicester City: Schmeichel – Simpson, Morgan, Huth, Fuchs – Albrighton, Drinkwater, Amartey, Mahrez – Slimani, Vardy
FC Copenhagen: Olsen – Ankersen, Johansson, Zanka, Augustinsson – Verbic, Delaney, Kvist, Jensen – Santander – Cornelius
I can see a low scoring game here.
Looking at the fact that Leicester allowed 14 goals in 8 Premier League matches and that they recorded scores like 1-4 or 0-3, it might appear that they are struggling defensively. However, that only happened against top teams, away from home. Their defense has been rock solid at home, with Leicester allowing only 1 goal in 4 Premier League matches and also keeping a clean sheet against Porto in the Champions League.
As for Copenhagen, they kept in 13 out of 21 matches in all competitions this season. They allowed more than 1 goal in a single match. Sure, the Danish League is at a rather weak level, but their defense proved to be very solid in the Champions League as well, allowing 1 goal in 2 matches against Porto and Brugge.
Both these sides are capable at the back and both will have a difficult time breaking down the opposing defense. The character of this match also suggests an underish encounter. The stakes are extremely high for both clubs, so risks will not be taken. Leicester will probably play like they did against Porto, maybe having a bit more control. They will try to stay safe at the back and get the winning goal sooner or later, but I`m sure they would not be devastated if the match would end with a draw. The same can be said about Copenhagen.
Not losing will be the main objective for both clubs, so I don’t expect to see too many open spaces. Leicester’s style at home, the solid back lines of the two teams, the stakes of the match, the group standings and the fact that it’s a balanced encounter, all make me believe that we will probably see one or even zero goals in this clash.
My tip is under 2,5 goals to be scored. Odds dropping big time, so I`m taking this bet early. Prediction: Leicester City – FC Copenhagen 0-0.
Pick: under 2,5 goals
Odds: 1.73 @ 1xBet
Stake: 8
Possible profit: 5.84
Event date: 18 October
