Manchester United vs Copenhagen Match Details:
This game will be played at Old Trafford, Manchester – Kick Off time: 15:00 (ET)
Manchester United need a win against FC Copenhagen on Tuesday night after starting their Group A campaign with defeats to both Bayern Munich and Galatasaray.
Manchester United vs Copenhagen Preview:
It’s the first time they have begun a European campaign with back-to-back losses, and Ten Hag’s men can’t afford to drop too many more points if they are to make it through to the knockout stage.
United were again far from their best in Saturday’s win over Sheffield United, with many fans grumbling about the pedestrian start to the campaign.
There will be a special atmosphere on Tuesday night as the club mourn the death of club great Sir Bobby Charlton before kick-off.
The game also promises to be a special occasion for United striker Rasmus Hojlund, the 20-year-old summer signing who came through the ranks at home-town club Copenhagen, where his younger brothers Emil and Oscar still play.
Copenhagen have a poor recent record against English clubs, failing to score a single goal in seven such fixtures.
The Danish side may be top of their domestic league, however they have won just one of their last four matches across all competitions.
Ten Hag still has a lengthy absentee list to contend with ahead of this latest Champions League clash.
The Dutchman will be without the suspended pair of Casemiro and Jadon Sancho. There’s also the injured quartet of Luke Shaw, Lisandro Martinez, Tyrell Malacia and Amad Traore.
There are question marks over the availability of Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
Copenhagen, on the other hand, are without Khouma Babacar, Nicolai Boilesen and William Clem.
United, especially at home, should have enough to repel Copenhagen’s challenge at Old Trafford. We’re backing a home victory, with both teams to get on the scoresheet.
United to score last is another bet to keep an eye on considering it has landed in their last two matches.
Prediction:
- Man Utd to win and both teams to score
- Man Utd to score last
- Over 2.5 goals
