Copenhagen vs FC Basel Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Qualifiers Playoff Round Leg 2

The first leg between these clubs ended in a 1-1 draw.

Copenhagen are ready to host FC Basel in the playoff round second leg fixture of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League qualifiers. Parken is all set to witness the interesting contest between these teams.

Being the home side, Copenhagen will have better confidence levels a their end. The Danish Superliga side came up with an equaliser late in the first half, which helped them secure a draw away from home. They will be looking to step up here and will be looking to seal a spot in this season’s UEFA Champions League.

After taking an early lead in the first leg, they conceded an equaliser and lost their advantage. FC Basel will be away from home, which might keep their confidence levels on the lower side. They will have to come up with a better attacking rate if they want to secure a win in their upcoming UCL qualifier.

Kick-off:

• Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
• Stadium: Parken
• Date: Thursday, August 28
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 a.m. IST (Wednesday, August 27; 07:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: István Kovács
• VAR: In use

Form:

Copenhagen: L-W-W-D-D

FC Basel: W-W-L-W-D

Players to Watch

Magnus Mattsson (Copenhagen)

The 26-year-old Danish midfielder has come up with some good performances for Copenhagen in the Champions League 2025-26 qualifiers. Magnus Mattsson has three goals in four matches to his name. From controlling the midfield to scoring goals, he can do it all.

Xherdan Shaqiri (FC Basel)

Xherdan Shaqiri converted a successful spot kick and helped FC Basel take an early lead. He is going to play a crucial part for the visitors here. The 33-year-old midfielder from Switzerland can control the midfield well and can cause problems for the opponent’s defence in the final third.

Match Facts

• Copenhagen are on a four-match unbeaten run.
• FC Basel have not secured a clean sheet in any of their last five matches.
• Copenhagen have only secured one clean sheet in their alst five fixtures.

Copenhagen vs FC Basel: Betting Tips and Odds

• Copenhagen to win
• Andreas Cornelius to score
• Goals under 3.5

Injury and Team News

Copenhagen will be without the services of Elias Achouri and Thomas Delaney as they are injured. Jonathan Moalem and Oliver Hojer might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

FC Basel will miss out on the services of Finn van Breemen and Kevin Ruegg as they are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 2

Copenhagen won: 0

FC Basel won: 0

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

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

Kotarski (GK); Huescas, Pereira, Hatzidiakos, López; Lerager, Clem; Mattsson, Elyounoussi, Silva; Cornelius

FC Basel predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Hitz (GK); Tsunemoto, Barisic, Adjei, Schmid; Silu, Leroy; Soticek, Shaqiri, Otele; Ajeti

Match Prediction

This is going to be an entertaining fixture between these clubs, but Copenhagen are likely to outplay FC Basel and secure that UEFA Champions League spot for the 2025-26 season.

Prediction: Copenhagen 2-1 FC Basel

Telecast Details

UK: TNT Sports 2, Discovery+

USA: Paramount+

Denmark: Viaplay

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