Villarreal vs FC Copenhagen prediction: EUROPE: Champions League – League phase betting tips on match 2025-12-09 17:45.
[p]A pivotal match is set to take place at the Estadio de la Cerámica between Villarreal and Copenhagen, as both are currently outside the top 24 and chasing UEFA Champions League (UCL) league phase progression.[/p]
[p]Match News and Current Form[/p]
[p]The Yellow Submarine are sinking in this season’s UCL, entering matchday six of the league phase on just one point. They were thrashed 4-0 by Dortmund in the last round, their third successive defeat in the competition without scoring, last losing four matches in succession in major European competition in December 2011. Winning just three of their last 20 UCL group/league phase matches now is a sobering reality (D4, L13), but being victorious in their three domestic games since that Dortmund defeat should provide just enough optimism for Marcelino and his men.[/p]
[p]Copenhagen have performed better than their hosts having racked up four points, largely thanks to a 3-2 win over Kairat Almaty last round. That means the Danish side start the round in 29th place, and they’ll be right back in the mix for progression should they register successive wins in the UCL proper for the first time since September 2010. A big reason for that long-standing record is their form on their travels, as they’ve won just two of their 22 UCL group/league phase matches away from home (D4, L16).[/p]
[p]Head-to-Head History[/p]
[p]These clubs have never met before. Villarreal have lost just one of their prior six matches with Danish opposition (W4, D1), while Copenhagen have an awful record against Spanish opponents, having failed to register a victory in 15 attempts (D6, L9).[/p]
[p]Hot Stats and Streaks[/p]
[p]Just two of Villarreal’s last 11 matches saw both teams score in regulation time.[/p]
[p]Villarreal have scored 2+ goals in 11 of their last 13 home matches.[/p]
[p]Four of Copenhagen’s last six matches produced under 2.5 goals.[/p]
[p]The half-time result has been replicated come full-time in seven of Copenhagen’s last eight away matches.[/p]
[p]Key Players to Watch and Missing Players[/p]
[p]Georges Mikautadze was on target for Villarreal at the weekend, but the home faithful might have to be patient with him here as four of his last five club goals have come after half-time. If Copenhagen need a boost, they could turn to their match winner against Kairat, Robert, since he’s netted their last goal in each of his last five goalscoring outings.[/p]
[p]Villarreal will be without the suspended Juan Foyth, adding to their woes of missing the likes of Gerard Moreno and Santiago Mouriño through injury. Copenhagen’s Lukas Lerager will also miss out due to suspension.[/p]
[p]For all the latest team news, please check the Flashscore match centre.[/p]
[p]Betting Analysis[/p]
[p]The home side will be desperate for a result, but could aim to weather the storm early, hence backing Villarreal to score over 1.5 second-half goals could be the right betting play.[/p]
[p][i]Author: Peter Stavrinou[/i][/p]