Preview: FC Copenhagen vs Napoli Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Champions League 2025-26

These clubs will face each other for the first time.
F.C. København are now gearing up have a face-off against SSC Napoli for their round 7 league phase fixture of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League. The Parken Stadium will witness this interesting contest between these clubs.
Byens Hold will host their upcoming European competition match, and this is going to be a big advantage for them. They have not been in top form recently, and the next outing is not going to be the easiest for FC Copenhagen. In six UCL matches this season, they have secured two wins and will be keen to bag another.
SSC Napoli have not performed up to the mark in the ongoing campaign of the Champions League. They have also secured just two wins in six outings.
The Antonio Conte-led side will be looking to put up a strong fight against the hosts. The Azzurri will be away from home, but will be confident coming into their next fixture.
Kick-off:
- Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
- Stadium: Parken Stadium
- Date: Wednesday, January 21
- Kick-off Time: 01:30 a.m. IST (Tuesday, Jan 20; 08:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
- Referee: TBD
- VAR: In use
Form:
Copenhagen: L-W-W-D-D
Napoli: W-D-D-D-W
Players to Watch
Jordan Larsson (Copenhagen)
The 28-year-old will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side stand a chance against the Azzurri. He has scored two goals for his side in the Champions League this season and will be keen to add more to his tally. Jordan Larsson will be looking to come up with a top performance, which can be beneficial for the hosts.
Scott McTominay (Napoli)

The Scotland international has been one of the top performers for SSC Napoli. He has scored three goals in six UCL matches of the ongoing campaign. He can regulate the ball well in the midfield and is capable of scoring goals.
With the ball at his feet, Scott McTominay is going to be a constant threat for Byens Hold.
Match Facts
- Napoli are undefeated in their last five matches.
- FC Copenhagen have won two of their last five games.
- This is going to be the first-ever outing between these clubs.
FC Copenhagen vs Napoli: Betting Tips and Odds
- Napoli to win @92/100 10bet
- Goals under 3.5 @1/3 Ladbrokes
- Rasmus Hojlund to score @7/4 QuinnBet
Injury and Team News
FC Copenhagen might miss out on the services of Rodrigo Huescas and Magnus Mattsson due to a lack of fitness.
Romelu Lukaku, Kevin De Bruyne, Alex Meret, Billy Gilmour and Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa are not going to be in action for SSC Napoli. They are not fit enough.
Head-to-Head
Total matches: 0
Copenhagen won: 0
Napoli won: 0
Draws: 0
Predicted Lineups
FC Copenhagen predicted lineup (4-4-2)
Kotarski (GK); Zague, Pereira, Suzuki, Lopez; Larsson, Clem, Madsen, Robert; Dadason, Elyounoussi
Napoli predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)
Milinkovic-Savic (GK); Beukema, Rrahmani, Jesus; Di Lorenzo, Lobotka, McTominay, Spinazzola; Vergara, Politano; Hojlund
Match Prediction
This is going to be an entertaining game between these clubs. SSC Napoli are likely to come out on top to secure a win against FC Copenhagen in their upcoming UEFA Champions League match.
Prediction: Copenhagen 0-2 Napoli
Telecast Details
India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network
UK: TNT Sports, BBC
US: Paramount+, TUDN
Nigeria: DAZN
When and where is the FC Copenhagen vs Napoli UCL match?
Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen, Denmark. Kick-off is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. GMT.
Where and how to watch Champions League live in India?
SonyLIV and Sony Sports Network can be used to watch the UCL live in India.
Where and how to watch Champions League live in the UK?
Fans in the United Kingdom, TNT Sports and BBC can be used to watch all the games live.
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