Match: Champions League
Fixture: Copenhagen vs Basel
Local Kick-off Time: August 27th at 21:00
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Handicap Prediction:
Asian Handicap: Copenhagen -0.75
European Handicap: Home Win
Predicted Scores: 2-1, 3-1, 3-2
Predicted Total Goals: 3, 4, 5
Comprehensive Analysis:
Copenhagen reclaimed the Danish Superliga title by a single point last season, returning to the Champions League stage. In the first two rounds of qualifiers, Copenhagen eliminated Gjilani and Swedish top-flight powerhouse Malmö respectively. In the first leg of the play-off, they drew 1-1 with Basel, leaving the two teams on level terms. Last Sunday, Copenhagen faced Odense, and defender Pereira scored a late equalizer to help the team climb to the top of the league. He has scored in each of his last two games, and the in-form Pereira will continue to start—he will be a key player in containing players like Shaqiri. However, winger Akur and key midfielder Delaney will be absent due to injury.
Basel won their 21st Swiss Super League title last season, returning to the top of the league after an eight-year gap. Legendary coach Celestini left the club at the end of the season, with Magnin taking over as his replacement. Under Magnin’s leadership, Basel has recorded 2 wins and 2 losses in four league games this new season, with an overall underwhelming performance. After being held to a draw by Copenhagen in the first leg, Basel had no league commitments, allowing the players to get adequate rest. However, Kevin Carlos—who contributed 14 goals last season—and 21-year-old forward Anton Kade have both recently left the club, significantly reducing the threat of their attack. Ajeti was sent off with two yellow cards in the first leg and is suspended, while van Breemen and Rugger are absent due to injury. Basel’s away trip this time is likely to be a difficult one.
Summary:
This match has plenty of highlights, and the key lies in how Copenhagen can use their home advantage and solid defense to extend their lead. Basel, on the other hand, needs to address their defensive issues, leverage the influence of their attacking core, and create a miracle away from home. Currently, the Asian Handicap has opened with Copenhagen -0.75, and this figure has remained unchanged since then. Given that a level ball was offered for the first leg, this handicap is very reasonable. Based on the performance of the two teams in the first leg, Copenhagen is expected to secure a spot in the Champions League group stage at home in this match.
