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Man City vs Copenhagen tips: Don't expect a routine win

Man City take a commanding 3-1 lead into their Champions League second-leg tie with FC Copenhagen on Wednesday night.

Pep Guardiola, manager of Manchester City.
Pep Guardiola, manager of Manchester City. Picture: AAP Image

Copenhagen face an uphill task as they attempt to battle back from a 3-1 deficit in the Champions League on Wednesday night.

The Etihad will expect another routine win to book their spot in the quarter-finals but Man City's commanding lead makes this tougher to assess.

Their last visit to Manchester resulted in an emphatic 5-0 loss, but that was a group-stage game with three points in the line. They drew the reverse in Copenhagen 0-0.

Pep Guardiola's squad depth is the envy of coaches worldwide, but it's still worth noting that this fixture is wedged between the Manchester derby and a trip to Anfield.

It would be impossible to approach this game without one eye on Sunday so it could mean a rest for Kevin De Bruyne and other key personnel.

It's no surprise that City are such strong favourites that you can find the -2.5 Asian handicap at close to even money, which may open up some value on the visitors.

Nine of City's last 15 Champions League home ties have resulted in a win by two or fewer goals and we've seen their levels drop off in the second leg in the past.

Guardiola's side haven't scored 3+ goals in both legs on a knockout tie since beating Schalke 3-2 away and 7-0 at home two weeks later in 2019.

Copenhagen have shown the quality to trouble Premier League teams and even if City are in a class of their own, going against the grain is the best way to attack this game.

 

Suggested bets

FC Copenhagen +2.5 Asian handicap

Both teams to score

Under 3.5 goals

 


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