Copenhagen vs Borussia Dortmund Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Champions League 2025-26

The previous confrontation between these clubs ended in a 1-1 draw.

F.C. København are going to face Borussia Dortmund in their Round 3 league phase fixture of the UEFA Champions League 2025-26 edition. This is going to be an entertaining game, which is scheduled to take place at Parken.

F.C. København are yet to bag a win in their ongoing UCL campaign. They were held to a draw against Bayer Leverkusen in their opening fixture of the European competition. The Lions then faced a defeat at the hands of Qarabag FK in their next game. This time, they will be at home and are desperate for a win.

Borussia Dortmund had a thrilling opening UEFA Champions League game against Juventus in which they secured a 4-4 draw. They then went on to secure a dominating win against Athletic Club. For their next contest, BVB will be away from home, but will be feeling confident due to the quality players in their squad.

Kick-off:

• Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
• Stadium: Parken
• Date: Wednesday, October 22
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 a.m. IST (Tuesday, Oct 21; 07:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Danny Makkelie
• VAR: In use

Form:

F.C. København: W-W-L-D-L

Borussia Dortmund: W-W-W-D-L

Players to Watch

Jordan Larsson (F.C. København)

The 28-year-old is going to play an important role in the attacking front for the hosts. Jordan Larsson has performed decently for F.C. København in their domestic competition and will now be looking to step up his game for the upcoming Champions League game against the German giants.

Serhou Guirassy (Dortmund)

Serhou Guirassy is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence. Even though he has not been in top form this season, the 29-year-old is capable of finding spaces in the final third and is going to be beneficial for Borussia Dortmund. He has scored one goal in two UCL games this season.

Match Facts

• F.C. København have failed to secure a win in any of their last three games.
• Borussia Dortmund have won three of their last five matches.
• BVB are unbeaten in all four of their encounters against the Lions.

FC Copenhagen vs Borussia Dortmund: Betting Tips and Odds

• Dortmund to win @1/1 Ladbrokes
• Serhou Guirassy to score @57/17 Unibet
• Goals over 3.5 @2/1 bet365

Injury and Team News

F.C. København will miss out on the services of Thomas Delaney, Mohamed Elyounoussi and Magnus Mattsson as they are injured. Munashe Garananga is suspended. They might also miss out on Rodrigo Huescas, Jonathan Moalem and three other players due to a lack of fitness.

Julien Duranville and Emre Can will not be in action for Borussia Dortmund as they are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 4

F.C. København won: 0

Borussia Dortmund won: 3

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

FC Copenhagen predicted lineup (3-4-3)

Kotarski (GK); Pereira, Hatzidiakos, Suzuki; Zague, Lerager, Madsen, López; Robert, Claesson, Larsson

Dortmund predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Kobel (GK); Sule, Anton, Schlotterbeck; Ryerson, Groß, Sabitzer, Svensson; Adeyemi, Nmecha; Guirassy

Match Prediction

The hosts are going to be under pressure and BVB will make sure to use that to build up momentum. Borussia Dortmund are likely to come out on top and secure a win against Copenhagen in their next UEFA Champions League match.

Prediction: F.C. København 1-3 Dortmund

Telecast Details

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UK: TNT Sports, Amazon Prime, BBC

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Nigeria: DAZN

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