Copenhagen vs Leicester Predictions & Betting Tips, Match Previews

Copenhagen couldn’t have really hoped for a much more successful season so far. They have only lost once all campaign in any competitions and they find themselves well clear at the top of the Danish Superliga and still in the running for qualification from their Champions League group at the halfway point.

Their only loss of the season did come away to Leicester though, although the 1-0 scoreline was far from a comfortable win for the Premier League champions. Since then Copenhagen have won three matches on the bounce, scoring 12 goals and conceding twice.

Prior to their defeat at Leicester, Copenhagen had managed a comprehensive 4-0 thrashing of Club Brugge and a 1-1 draw at Porto, leaving them 2nd in the group. They are some five points adrift of leaders Leicester, who maintain a perfect record in their first ever European campaign.

In terms of goalscorers, there is one in particular that stands out for Copenhagen. 23 year old Danish striker Andreas Cornelius has five league goals and six in the Champions League, so he is the main threat for Leicester to watch out for and could prove a profitable option for an anytime goalscorer at odds of 7/4.

The visitors’ defence of their Premier League title may not be going to plan, but they are certainly making the most of their stay in Europe’s elite competition. As previously mentioned they sit top of their group, and a win on Wednesday could potentially wrap up the top spot for them at this early stage. That relies on Porto failing to beat Club Brugge, but a win would definitely see them secure qualification from the group.

Leicester come into this match in high spirits as well after earning their first away point of the Premier League season at Spurs on Saturday. This made it three games unbeaten in all competitions and sparked some life back into the under performing stars of last season.

Riyad Mahrez has been all but absent from their Premier League performances, but in the Champions League he has scored three times, including twice away from home. He is obviously massively motivated for this competition, and his skill and talent make him a constant threat to any opposition. He comes in at excellent odds of 3/1 to score anytime as well, so considering his good European form that option could be worth a backing.

I think Leicester have a good chance of getting something from this match. They have shown how motivated they are for this competition with some excellent performances, and their Premier League upturn in form is only going to help things in the dressing room. Backing a Leicester Win or Draw Double Chance at 4/6 looks a very good choice to me, as does a 1-1 correct score prediction at 5/1.