Barcelona will set their sights on a top-eight spot when they host Copenhagen in the UEFA Champions League at Spotify Camp Nou on Wednesday, 28 January 2026.
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Barcelona vs Copenhagen predictions: Goals at both ends
Key stats
- Both teams were on the scoresheet in five of Copenhagen's last six matches.
- Five of Barcelona's last six games went above the 2.5-goal line.
- Copenhagen are currently on a six-match unbeaten run across all competitions.
Correct score prediction: Barcelona 3-1 Copenhagen
Although Copenhagen have no losses in their last six matches, it is worth mentioning that their last three competitive games ended in stalemates.
Moreover, compared to the teams they have faced in that stretch, Barcelona are a much bigger fish to fry. The Catalan giants have been almost unstoppable, winning 13 of their last 14 matches in all competitions.
Given their home advantage, we are confident that Barcelona will secure a fairly comfortable victory.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Barcelona clearly favoured
- HOME: 2/15 (1.13) – 88.2%
- DRAW: 15/2 (8.50) – 11.8%
- AWAY: 18/1 (19.00) – 5.3%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Ahead of the final round of the league phase, it is important to note that this is a must-win for both teams.
While Barcelona need to win in order to secure an automatic spot in the Round of 16, anything other than a victory will almost certainly eliminate Copenhagen from the UEFA Champions League.
Ahead of this skirmish, Barcelona are the expected winners at 2/15 (1.13). Teams with these odds generally have an 88.2% probability of winning.
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Also, keeping in mind that five of Copenhagen's last six matches produced goals at both ends, BTTS – Yes has an appealing look at 4/5 (1.80). That one has a 55.6% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: First clash in over 15 years
Barcelona and Copenhagen previously met twice-told in the group stage of the 2010/11 UEFA Champions League season. The La Liga champions won one of those encounters, with the reverse fixture ending in a stalemate.
Interestingly, Copenhagen's victory over Villarreal last month was their first against a Spanish side. They have a 1-6-10 win-draw-loss record in 17 previous skirmishes with Spanish opponents.
On the other hand, Barcelona have never lost to a Danish team (W9, D3).
Barcelona preview: Few key absences
Barcelona will remain without midfield maestro Pedri Gonzalez, Andreas Christensen, Ferran Torres, and Gavi due to injury, while Frenkie de Jong is suspended for accumulated yellow cards.
Missing two important pieces in the middle of the pack, Hansi Flick could pair Marc Bernal and Marc Casado at the heart of the midfield, while Fermin Lopez offers attacking output further up alongside Lamine Yamal, Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski in the final third.
Predicted lineup: J. Garcia (GK), Kounde, Cubarsi, E. Garcia, Balde, Casado, Bernal, Lopez, Yamal, Lewandowski & Raphinha.
Last five matches
- Barcelona 3-0 Real Oviedo
- Slavia Praha 2-4 Barcelona
- Real Sociedad 2-1 Barcelona
- Santander 0-2 Barcelona
- Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid
Copenhagen preview: Hoping to salvage their campaign
Copenhagen will miss out on the services of Thomas Delaney as he's suspended for this game.
Magnus Mattsson and Rodrigo Huescas could also miss out due to fitness concerns, but Andreas Cornelius and Viktor Dadason are both fit to start in attack for the visitors, even as they fancy their chances against a Barcelona side missing two key men in midfield.
Predicted lineup: Kotarski (GK), Meling, Pereira, Suzuki, Lopez, Elyounoussi, Calesson, Madsen, Achouri, Cornelius & Larsson.
Last five matches
- Copenhagen 3-2 B 93
- Copenhagen 1-1 Napoli
- Sturm 4-4 Copenhagen
- Brann 1-1 Copenhagen
- Copenhagen 2-0 Esbjerg
Player to watch: Fermin Lopez
Fermin Lopez scored a brace in his last UEFA Champions League appearance. The 22-year-old has five goals and two assists in six UCL games so far and will look to add to his tally on Wednesday night.