FC Copenhagen take on FC Sheriff in Denmark next week, with the Europa League Group F rivals both looking for the three points for differing reasons. The home side must win in order to give themselves a chance of qualifying for the knockout phase of the competition, while their Moldovan opponents can win the group with a victory.
Europa League – Parken Stadium, Copenhagen – Thursday 7th December – 18:00 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 13/5 at Ladbrokes |
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Reigning Danish champions FC Copenhagen host FC Sheriff in the Europa League next week, with the home side having won just one of their European matches so far this season. As a result, Ståle Solbakken’s team must claim three points against their Moldovan opponents if they are to have any chance of being in the draw for the next phase of the competition. However, with FC Sheriff going into the clash as Group F leaders, a close encounter is expected at the Parken Stadium in the Danish capital. For those still unsure of who to back, be sure to check out our top betting tip below. However, let’s first take a closer look at the two teams, starting with the home side.
FC Copenhagen Team News & Form
FC Copenhagen come into this match off the back of an impressive 5-1 win over struggling Lyngby over the weekend, leaving them fifth in the Danish top-flight standings, 14 points behind the league leaders. In Europe, despite having lost just one of their Group F matches to date, just a single win has effected their progress in the competition. A narrow defeat against Lokomotiv Moscow last week means that the Danish side are now in danger of being eliminated from the tournament, with the home side requiring a significant win if they are to have any hope come full-time. Midfielder Uros Matic and striker Federico Santander are among the biggest threats for the home side, who have scored just five goals in Europe this season.
FC Sheriff Team News & Form
FC Sheriff suffered a surprise defeat against Speranta in the Moldovan top-flight over the weekend, however they remain five points clear at the top of the standings. The visitors are unbeaten in the Europa League so far this season however, with their win over Zlin last time around meaning that they are now the favourites to top the group. A whole host of Brazilian talent helps to make up the Sheriff starting line-up, including the likes of Jairo and Victor Oliveira.
Head to Head
The goalless draw between the two sides earlier on in the season in Moldova was the first ever competitive meeting between the two clubs, meaning that few conclusions can be made surrounding their head-to-head record.
Betting Odds and Predictions
Their status as the home team next week means that it is FC Copenhagen who are the narrow favourites for victory with the bookmakers. However, those looking to back an away win for FC Sheriff can take advantage of odds of 9/2 from Skybet.
Top Betting Tip
However, our top betting tip for the match is to simply bet on FC Copenhagen beating FC Sheriff in Denmark next week, which is available at best odds of 4/7 with Ladbrokes.