Copenhagen, riding high in the Danish Superliga, welcome Chelsea to Parken Stadium for the first leg of their UEFA Conference League Round of 16 tie on Thursday.
The Lions secured their place in this round after a dramatic 4-3 aggregate win over Heidenheim in the play-offs, while Chelsea advanced directly after topping their group with a perfect record. Both teams will be eager to seize control of this tie.
🤍Copenhagen Aim to Capitalize on Home Advantage | Home Win = 5.24💵
Copenhagen have been solid at home, suffering just one defeat in their last nine games at Parken Stadium. Their ability to create big chances was evident against Heidenheim, where they outperformed their German opposition in both legs.
Currently leading the Danish league, Jacob Neestrup’s side will look to exploit Chelsea’s defensive vulnerabilities and extend their impressive European run. However, history is against them, as they lost both previous encounters with the Blues.
🔵Chelsea Hope to Regain Form on the Road | Away Win = 1.66💵
Chelsea stormed through the group stage, winning all six games and scoring 26 goals. However, their form has dipped lately, with three defeats in their last four matches across all competitions and a concerning seven-game winless streak away from home.
Despite these struggles, Enzo Maresca’s men will take confidence from their recent 4-0 win over Southampton. With Champions League qualification also in sight, the Blues must balance their squad rotation while ensuring a strong first-leg result.
🔑Key Players & Team News📰:
Copenhagen have injury concerns, with Andreas Cornelius and Roony Bardghji doubtful. Jordan Larsson remains sidelined, while Giorgi Gocholeishvili and Mohamed Elyounoussi are expected to play key roles in attack.
Chelsea are missing several stars, including Benoit Badiashile and Nicolas Jackson. Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez are set to feature in midfield, while Christopher Nkunku and Jadon Sancho may lead the attack.
🔢Match Stats & Betting Odds | Draw = 4.21💵
⚽Copenhagen have lost only one of their last nine home games. | Specials Market: Home/Draw & Over 1.5 = 2.70
⚽Chelsea knocked out Copenhagen the last time the two sides faced off in a European knockout tie (UEFA Champions League) beating them 2-0 on aggregate. | Specials Market: Away & Over 2.5 = 2.21
With Copenhagen aiming to take advantage of their home form and Chelsea looking to break their away slump, this Conference League showdown promises to be an intriguing battle.
🔗You can check out the UEFA Conference League game, Copenhagen vs Chelsea, on MSport.
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