FC Copenhagen - Celtic Prediction, Picks and Tips
On Thursday evening, from 17:55, the FC Copenhagen Danes receive the visit of Celtic Glasgow, in the first leg of the 16th round of the UEFA Europa League final. The hosts are without Boilessen, Fischer, Mudrazija and Wind, while the Scots cannot count on Elhamed and Johnston. FC Copenhagen is a difficult team to beat on their own ground, but the Danes are having a tough fight in the championship and they are not preparing for Celtic in the best conditions. The blue-blue ones come after three consecutive defeats without scoring, if we count the friendly with Norrkoping and Aarhus. Thus, from a physical point of view, the Scots are much more skilled and the recent results recommend them for a success in the first leg of the Europa League.
Neil Lennon's team comes after victories with Hamilton (4-1), Motherwell (4-0), Clyde (3-0), Hearts (5-0) and Aberdeen (2-1), with a strong morale. But CFR Cluj highlighted the weaknesses of the white-greens, which cannot be left uncovered in front of the Nordics. We expect a game of wear, played under the note of caution, on both sides. At the weekend, Copenhagen lost to Esbjerg in the championship, scoring 0-1 (Austin '45 +1 goal). However, Stale Solbakken on Thursday draws on the inspiration of the stars Zeca, N'Doye and Sotiriou (13 goals this season). Celtic attack through Odsonne Edouard, the most important marker of the guests. In 2020, Celtic has 9 wins in all the matches and starts the favorite away.
Interesting is that in all 6 matches played by Copenhagen in the UEL groups have scored less than three goals, a sign that the organization of the game is high on Parken. In the championship, FC Copenhagen is the team with the best attack and the best defense in the division, but Celtic has a higher level than the usual rivals of the blue and blue. In neither of Celtic's last 8 UEL trips did one of the teams receive more than two goals, and on Thursday night we expect another tight match.
Our recommendation tip for FC Copenhagen - Celtic : BTS / NO @ 1.79