Danish side FC Copenhagen host Zlin in the Europa League next week, with the home side looking for the three points that would put them to within sight of a place in the knockout stages of the competition. However, with the Czech side having held their opponents to a draw when they met just a week ago, the Danes may not have things all their own way.
Champions League – Parken Stadium, Copenhagen – Thursday 2nd November – 19:00 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 15/4 at Ladbrokes |
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FC Fastav Zlín
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FC Copenhagen and Zlin played out an entertaining draw when they met in Group F seven days ago, with both sides continuing to search for a first Europa League win of the season in Denmark this time around. The hosts have drawn all three of their European matches this season, meaning that just a single point separates themselves and rock-bottom minnows Zlin. Copenhagen are the undoubted favourites for the match, however there are still a host of betting markets to take advantage of, with our top betting tip offering a potential lucrative option. However, let’s first take a closer look at the two teams, starting with the home side.
FC Copenhagen Team News & Form
Draws with Zlin, Lokomotiv Moscow and FC Sheriff so far have left Copenhagen in need of three points in their upcoming home Europa League tie, with Ståle Solbakken’s team having made an indifferent start to the season. Last season’s Danish champions have won just six of their opening 13 league fixtures, however their recent 4-0 victory over AGF suggests that they may have turned a corner. Strikers Carlo Holse and Andrija Pavlović led the line for the Danish side in the Czech Republic last week, while midfielder Benjamin Verbič coming into the game having scored two goals last time out. With Copenhagen having only scored one goal in this seasons Europa League so far, the pressure is on their attacking threats to deliver when it matters the most.
FC Fastav Zlín Team News & Form
Zlin made it through to the next round of the Czech Cup with a penalty shootout win over Vlasim this week, however they have struggled at the beginning of the campaign, currently sitting in ninth place in the standings after just four wins from 11 matches. Manager Bohumil Páník is under pressure as a result, with two draws all they have to show for their efforts in the Europa League so far. As with next week’s opponents, Zlin have scored just one goal from their three matches, with that strike being made by forward Dame Diop.
Head to Head
Before last week’s clash in the Zlin, the two teams had never previously met in a competitive fixture. However, with the duo having played out an entertaining draw, another tight encounter is expected when they meet again in Denmark.
Betting Odds and Predictions
Despite the result between the two clubs last week, it perhaps doesn’t come as a surprise that FC Copenhagen are the firm favourites to claim all three points in front of their home supporters. The home side can be backed for the win at odds of 15/2 with Ladbrokes, while the same bookmaker has the visitors as the major underdogs, with odds of 4/9 at Skybet. However, with a home success unlikely to bring about any significant returns, our top betting tip is well worth considering.
Top Betting Tip
Our top betting tip for the match is to bet on FC Copenhagen to win and both teams not scoring market, which is available at odds of 9/4 with Ladbrokes.