F.C. Copenhagen vs Bayer Leverkusen, UEFA Champions League 2025-26, Today Match Prediction

F.C. Copenhagen vs Bayer Leverkusen Match Prediction & Analysis

As two sides enter their first match of this tournament, it will be between clubs trying to make their name in European football. With Bayern Leverkusen continuing their improvement by making it to the Round of 16 last year, Copenhagen is starting to become a constant Champions League team, too. This match will take place on September 18th at 10:15 P.M. IST in Parken Stadium of Denmark

TEAMS PREVIEW

F.C. Copenhagen Preview

Copenhagen is making their 7th appearance in the  tournament, and this time they hope to make history by getting into the quarterfinals. A group that has shown tons of fight in Super Liga, they are slowly becoming unbeatable, and it is all because of their number of attackers. 

Seeing that Elias Achouri has already scored three times in five matches, his strength plus tactical abilities have been on full display, while Youssoufa Moukoko has taken tons of pressure off him. Scoring twice with an assist, he will continue this as someone who can deliver passes at a top-notch level.

 In the middle, Jordan Larsson has been a surprise star with three goals already and keeps on using his length to get into better areas of scoring. Near the middle, Thomas Delaney has made an immediate impact with two great assists, while he also remains a star in dribbling across all sides. On defense, Pantelis Hatzidiakos and Rodrigo Huescas will remain key in helping their goalie have another strong outing. 

Copenhagen Projected Playing 11 - Dominik Kotarski(GK), Rodrigo Huescas(D), Pantelis Hatzidiakos(D), Gabriel Pereira(D), Marcos Lopez(D), Viktor Claesson(MD), Lukas Lerager(MD), Thomas Delaney(MD), Jordan Larsson(FW), Youssoufa Moukoko(FW), Elias Achouri(FW)

Bayer Leverkusen Preview

On Bayern Leverkusen’s side, they have continued to remain strong despite all the massive losses they have had. Seeing that this unit has Patrik Schick, 2 goals, up front, he will be a key finisher that can always be booked for a shot on net every match. 

Given that new forward Amine Adli is right next to him, it will be interesting to see how he does on his debut since Nathan Tella creates pressure with his passing. In the middle, Malik Tillman may be benched for Ibrahim Maza due to his ability of receiving passes and moving the ball further. 

Alejandro Grimaldo has moved a little ahead from defense just because of his speed plus dribbling abilities, while still being a force at the back-line with two tackles won. Jarell Quansah, three interceptions, will be a real threat in stealing the ball around the third of the field and giving it to his attackers. Goalie Mark Flekken should use his strength and height to be dominant in goal. 

Bayer Leverkusen Projected Playing 11 - Mark Flekken(GK), Jarell Quansah(D), Edmond Tapsoba(D), Piero Hincapie(D), Alejandro Grimaldo(MD), Aleix Garcia(MD), Robert Andrich(MD), Ibrahim Maza(MD), Nathan Tella(FW), Amine Adli(FW), Patrik Schick(GK)

F.C. COPENHAGEN vs BAYER LEVERKUSEN
Winning Prediction

As this should be an intense match, with both teams having an equal chance to win, the edge goes to Leverkusen just because of their defensive skills and experience. Having Patrik Schick up front, he will also score at least one goal, which will make the match's final score 2-0.

Bayer Leverkusen to Win (2-0)

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