Manchester United vs Copenhagen: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Two bottom-half teams of Group A clash in Matchday 3

Manchester United will be looking to secure their first win in the Champions League group stage when they host FC Copenhagen at Old Trafford on Wednesday night. The Red Devils suffered a disappointing defeat to Bayern Munich and Galatasaray in their opening two games, and they will be desperate to get their campaign back on track with a victory against the Danish champions.

Copenhagen are off to a strong start in the 2023-24 season, currently sitting in first place in the Danish Superliga with 26 points from 12 games. They are currently in third place in Group A, with one point from two games. They will need to pick up some points in their remaining games if they want to qualify for the knockout stage.

Kick-Off:

Wednesday, 25 October 2023 at 8:00 PM BST (12:30 AM IST)

Location: Old Trafford

Form

Manchester United (in all competitions): W-W-L-L-W-W

Copenhagen (in all competitions): W-W-L-L-W-W

Players to watch out

Scott Mctominay (Manchester United):

Before United's game against Sheffield United, Erik ten Hag praised his mentality and he proved in the match as he opened the scoring for the Red Devils. He has three goals in the last two matches, his contribution has been vital for United's back-to-back wins in the Premier League. McTominay's defensive presence is evident in his ability to break up opposition attacks and shield the backline.

Roony Bardghji (Copenhagen):

Roony Bardghji, a young Swedish winger, is making waves in the Danish Superliga with his impressive performances for F.C. Copenhagen. The 17-year-old has already established himself as a key player for the club, he is the top goalscorer with 6 goals in 12 matches for Copenhagen in the Danish Superliga but is yet to score in Champions League this season. His goal-scoring instincts will be challenging for United's backline.

Match facts:

• Manchester United and Copenhagen are yet to win a Group stage match in the Champions League this season.
• Manchester United have won two times in their past three meetings with FC Copenhagen.
• Copenhagen are in mixed form in the Champions League and they have already won three away games.

Injury & team news for Manchester United vs Copenhagen:

Casemiro missed the Sheffield United match due to an injury, he is unavailable for this match after he was forced to bring down Galatasaray's Dries Mertens inside the box on matchday two and was sent off for a second bookable offence. Varane came off the bench and is expected to start the match.

Copenhagen will miss Nicolai Boilesen due to an injury and the young William Clem with a broken leg when they visit Old Trafford. Apart from these two players, Copenhagen have a full squad ready for this match. Jelert after missing the match against Bayern due to suspension, he is available for this match.

Head to Head

Total matches – 3

Manchester United wins – 2

Copenhagen wins – 1

Draws – 0

Predicted lineup for Manchester United vs Copenhagen:

Manchester United predicted lineup:

Onana; Dalot, Varane, Maguire, Lindelof; Mctominay, Amrabat; Antony, Fernandes, Rashford; Hojlund

Copenhagen predicted lineup:

Grabara; Jelert, Vavro, Diks, Meling; Goncalves, Falk, Claesson; Bardghji, Larsson, Elyounoussi

Match prediction for Manchester United vs Copenhagen:

Manchester United and Copenhagen are set to face off in a crucial Champions League group stage match. Manchester United will be looking to bounce back from disappointing start to the Champions League. Copenhagen sit above Manchester United with one point from two draws. Their season has been comparatively better than the Red Devils and they will look to capitalize this and try to come up with a win in this match.

Prediction: Manchester United 3-1 Copenhagen

Telecast

India – Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK – TNT Sports

US –  CBS Sports

Nigeria – Supersport

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