Copenhagen vs Leicester 2/11 – Champions League Betting Tips
Leicester Can Make History in Copenhagen
LEAGUE: Champions League
GAME: FC Copenhagen vs Leicester City
LOCATION: Telia Parken
DATE: Wednesday 02/11
TIME: 20:45
The reverse fixture between FC Copenhagen and Leicester City was the first time the teams have met in European competition and Leicester came away with the win.
Heading into match day four of the 2016/17 UEFA Champions League, three teams remain in contention to qualify for the knockout stages and two of them come together in this match. FC Copenhagen suffered not only their first defeat of their Champions League campaign but their first defeat of the season last time out against Leicester. However, with 4 points on the board and three games remaining, all is not lost for Stale Solbakken’s team.
By defeating FC Copenhagen at home, Leicester took command of the group and sit 5 points clear at the top, having taken maximum points from their three games. With two away games still to come, including this one, Leicester will be glad to have 9 points in the bag and know a point from this game, should be good enough to see them progress, come the conclusion of the group stages.
Tips
We have looked closely at the following aspects of this match, which offer good betting value:
- Winner
- Winning Margin
- Correct Score
FC Copenhagen Strong at Home
Despite losing the reverse fixture in Leicester, FC Copenhagen will fancy their chances of defeating the Foxes at home. The Danish champions are undefeated at home this season and have lost just two of their last eleven home matches in the Champions League. Furthermore, Leicester have been struggling away from home this season and FC Copenhagen will want to take advantage of that.
Game Tip: FC Copenhagen to Win is 2.2 at Ladbrokes
A Narrow Victory
Leicester have been saving their best performances for the Champions League this season but will face their biggest test of their campaign so far, in Copenhagen. Much like the first match between the teams, this is going to be a very close game, with little to choose between them on the night. If FC Copenhagen are to win, it will be by a narrow margin.
Game Tip: FC Copenhagen to Win by 1 Goal is 3.75 at Ladbrokes
A Solid Defence
FC Copenhagen have proven tough to break down at home in the Champions League this season. The Danes have played four Champions League home matches and are yet to concede a goal. Furthermore, in their last eight home victories, stretching back to 2011, they kept a clean sheet every time.
Game Tip: FC Copenhagen to Win 1-0 is 7 at 888sport
