Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Champions League match.
Qarabağ have already shown their potential in the opening round, and opponents will now approach them with even greater scrutiny. However, the next opponents, Copenhagen, look like a test that the team can realistically handle.
Qarabağ
Qarabağ’s 3:2 win over Benfica prompted a change of head coach at the club. José Mourinho will now take his place in the dugout at Estádio da Luz. For the team, that success may serve as added motivation, although they continue to face difficulties. In their European home record in the Europa League 2024/25, Qarabağ played four matches and lost them all: against Malmö and FCSB by a single goal, and against Ajax and Olympique Lyonnais by a three-goal margin. That sequence raises doubts about what they can produce on their own turf.
Copenhagen
Copenhagen this season have operated somewhere between elite and mid-table level in European terms. In the Europa Conference League 2024/25 they could lose 0:3 to SK Rapid Wien, yet they then fought hard against teams such as Chelsea (1:2, 0:1). In the current campaign they came through three qualifying rounds and, in the main competition, they thrashed Malmö (5:0) at home, while they also drew 2:2 with Bayer 04 Leverkusen in the first round of the league phase.
Qarabağ vs Copenhagen Prediction
Given the level of both teams, the match outcome looks complex and uncertain. It is unclear who are stronger: Qarabağ have opportunities, but Copenhagen are capable of a result. Based on recent matches and tendencies, it is more sensible to focus on the likelihood of goals — over 2.5 goals looks a logical choice here, because both sides show a clear inclination towards scoring.
