The second leg of the Champions League 2025/26 qualification playoff between Copenhagen (Denmark) and Basel (Switzerland) will take place on August 27 at the Parken Stadium. The first leg ended in a 1-1 draw. Copenhagen vs. Basel: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Copenhagen
In the first match, Jacob Neestrup's side secured a 1-1 draw. This result extended Copenhagen's unbeaten run in the Champions League to five matches (3 wins, 2 draws). However, it was the first time during this streak that the team failed to keep a clean sheet. To advance to the main stage, the club needs a victory. Notably, the Danes have reached the Champions League group stage twice in the last three seasons.
- The team has won in regular time in 4 of their last 5 home matches in the Champions League.
- The club scored exactly 1 or 2 goals in 90 minutes in 5 of their last 7 home games in this European competition.
- The Danes have not conceded in the first half in 6 of their last 8 home matches in the Champions League.
Predicted lineup for Copenhagen (4-5-1)
Dominik Kotarski – Marcos Lopez, Gabriel Pereira, Pantelis Hatzidiakos, Rodrigo Uescas – Lukas Lerager, William Clem, Mohamed Elyounoussi, Robert, Jordan Larsson – Andreas Cornelius.
Basel
The team failed to secure a win at home and thus did not win for the sixth time in their last seven Champions League matches (1 draw, 5 losses). Furthermore, Basel extended their streak of conceding goals in this European competition to nine matches. To advance to the main stage, the club needs a victory, and in case of a draw, extra time will be played. The Swiss last participated in the Champions League group stage in the 2017/18 season.
- The team has not won in regular time in 8 of their last 11 away matches in the Champions League (2 draws, 6 losses).
- At least three goals have been scored in 90 minutes in 5 of the club's last 7 away games in this European competition.
- Basel scored exactly 1 or 2 goals in regular time in their last six away matches in the Champions League.
Predicted lineup for Basel (4-3-3)
Marvin Hitz – Keigo Tsunemoto, Adrian Barisic, Jonas Adjetey, Dominik Schmid – Xherdan Shaqiri, Leo Leroy, Metinho – Marin Shoticheck, Albian Ajeti, Filip Otélé.
Defender Jonas Adjetey will miss the match due to suspension.
Referee
Istvan Kovacs (Romania)
Matches – 14 (International matches, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 47;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.4;
Red cards shown – 3;
Average fouls per match – 22;
Penalties – 14%.
Copenhagen vs. Basel: Match Prediction
After the away draw, the Danes can feel confident. Especially since Copenhagen has been performing well at home recently: in their last 17 home matches in the Champions League, the club has suffered only two defeats (9 wins, 6 draws). Additionally, in two home matches in this European competition, the team won with a total score of 7-0. Overall, the Danes have no issues with scoring: in their last seven home encounters in the Champions League, the club has scored, including at least twice on three occasions.
Basel will find it challenging to achieve the desired result: the Swiss have lost six times in their last ten away matches in the Champions League. Moreover, in their last three matches in this tournament, the club lost to opponents like LASK, PSV, and PAOK. However, Basel regularly scores away: in their last six away matches in the Champions League, the Swiss have found the net ten times.
I expect to see several goals in this match, and I anticipate a confident performance from the hosts. My prediction: 1X and Total over 1.5
* The starting lineup for each team is based on their previous match in this tournament.
