After a break of two months, the UEFA Champions League is back with the exciting Round of 16 matches. We kick off this phase with an intriguing clash between the defending champions, Manchester City, and Copenhagen. There is a noticeable difference in their performances during the group stage. While Manchester City breezed through their group with wins in all matches, the Danish club secured the second spot in Group A, outperforming expectations to qualify for the next round.
Now, the stage is set for these strong teams to compete against each other in what promises to be an exhilarating contest. Without any further delay, let’s delve into the details of this eagerly awaited showdown.
Kick-Off time: Tuesday, 13 February, 2024, 20:00 UTC
Venue: Parken Stadium, Copenhagen
Where to watch: The upcoming match will be available for live streaming on the Discovery+ app. UK viewers can also catch the coverage on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate. Meanwhile, US fans have the option to tune in to CBS Sports or stream live on Paramount+ and TUDN USA.
As for the injury status, Manchester City has not reported any significant injuries at the moment. However, it’s worth noting that Mateo Kovacic and Josko Gvardiol were absent from team training before the match, raising doubts about their participation in the Round of 16 fixture.
On the other hand, Copenhagen will be missing two key players due to knee injuries. Central defender Davit Khocholava and goalkeeper Theo Sander are currently unavailable for selection as they recover from these setbacks.
Manchester City (4-1-4-1): Ederson; Walker, Dias, Ake, Akanji; Rodri; Silva, De Bruyne, Alvarez, Foden; Haaland
Copenhagen (4-3-3): Grabara; Diks, Vavro, Sorensen, Jelert; Goncalves, Lerager, Bardghji; Claesson, Elyounoussi, Achouri
Total matches played: 4
Manchester City (won): 2
Copenhagen (won): 0
Draw: 2
Before making any predictions for the upcoming game, let’s take a look at the recent performances of both teams. Therefore, it becomes necessary to examine the last ten match results for each club.
Manchester City: WWWWWWWWWW
Copenhagen: WLWLDWWLLD
The Premier League side has showcased an impressive unbeaten streak in their last 10 matches across all competitions. Their current form is exceptional, leading us to predict that they will come out victorious against ‘Byens Hold’ as well. As for the specific scoreline, we foresee Manchester City winning 3-1 against Copenhagen.
Manchester City (win): 1/4
Copenhagen (win): 10/1
Draw: 5/1
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According to the Source essentiallysports.com