Villarreal vs FC Copenhagen Predictions

• Villarreal have led at half-time and full-time in their last two matches
• Copenhagen have lost two of their last three games in all competitions
• Copenhagen have lost nine and drawn six of their previous 15 European matches against Spanish teams

Yellow Submarine keen to move away from the bottom

Villarreal will look to kickstart their faltering Champions League league phase campaign when they welcome FC Copenhagen to Estadio de la Cerámica on Wednesday night.

Marcelino’s side have endured a disappointing European run, collecting just one point from five matches, but their domestic form has been excellent. The Yellow Submarine sit third in La Liga after back‑to‑back wins, beating Real Betis and Valencia, and they were ahead at half‑time in both of those victories.

Copenhagen, by contrast, are in disarray. Sunday’s 2‑0 defeat to Sønderjyske left Jacob Neestrup’s men fifth in the Danish Superliga, 12 points adrift of leaders Aarhus.

Copenhagen coach admits squad ‘burnt out’

The coach admitted his squad were “burnt out” after a mentally draining year, with injuries and loss of confidence contributing to a poor run.

Although the Danes remain three points above Villarreal in the Champions League standings, their away record is bleak. They have lost on the road to Tottenham and Dortmund, and conceded 14 goals in five group games overall.

With Villarreal buoyed by their domestic resurgence and Copenhagen demoralised, the Half Time/Full Time market looks the best angle for punters in Spain.