Copenhagen will welcome Basel to Denmark for the second leg of their UEFA Champions League (UCL) play-off tie on Wednesday night. The first leg finished 1-1 in Switzerland, so the tie is now finely poised.
Of course, there is a lot riding on this game, as the winner over both legs will qualify for the league phase of the UCL. Nonetheless, we are expecting an exciting and pulsating clash between two teams desperate to quality for Europe's elite competition.
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Copenhagen vs Basel prediction: Danes to get job done?
Key stats
- Copenhagen are now unbeaten in four games in total in all competitions.
- Basel have failed to keep a clean sheet in any competition since May.
- Copenhagen are unbeaten in three previous matches against Swiss opposition.
Correct score prediction: Copenhagen 2-1 Basel
Given that they hold home advantage and have a good record against Swiss opposition, we are backing Copenhagen to win and therefore book their place in the league phase of the UCL. However, Basel are in decent form themselves, and so will not make it easy for the hosts.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Copenhagen classed as favourites by bookmakers
- HOME: 5/6 (1.83) – 54.5%
- DRAW: 27/10 (3.70) – 27.0%
- AWAY: 3/1 (4.00) – 25.0%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Copenhagen have been installed as the favourites by bookmakers to win in normal time and therefore win the tie on aggregate. A draw and a Basel victory after 90 minutes is separated by just 2%.
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Most recent H2Hs: Only the second meeting between two sides
The first leg was the first time that the two sides have played against each other in a competitive outing. As mentioned before, Copenhagen are now unbeaten in three previous H2Hs against Swiss opposition, which could give them a psychological edge against Basel.
UEFA Champions League Qualifying 20/08/25
Basel
FC Copenhagen
Copenhagen preview: Two injuries to deal with
Copenhagen are expected to b without both Elias Achour and Thomas Delaney due to injury. Otherwise, the hosts have a fully fit squad to choose from.
Predicted lineup: Kotarski (GK); Huescas, Hatzidiakos, Pereira, Meling; Lerager, Mattsson; Larsson, Elyounoussi, Claesson & Cornelius
Denmark Superligaen 11/05/25
D
Midtjylland
1
FC Copenhagen
1
Denmark Cup 08/05/25
W
Viborg
0
FC Copenhagen
1
Denmark Superligaen 04/05/25
W
Brondby
0
FC Copenhagen
3
Denmark Cup 01/05/25
W
Viborg
0
FC Copenhagen
1
Denmark Superligaen 27/04/25
W
AGF Aarhus
1
FC Copenhagen
3
Basel preview: Adjetey suspended for Swiss
Jonas Adjei Adjetey will serve a suspension after getting sent off last week, while both Finn van Breeman and Kevin Ruegg are also ruled out for Basel through injury. Kevin Carlos has also recently completed a move to Ligue 1 side Nice.
Predicted lineup: Hitz (GK); Tsunemoto, Vouilloz, Barisic, Schmid; Leroy, Metinho; Otele, Shaqiri, Traore & Ajeti
Switzerland Super League 10/05/25
W
Lugano
2
Basel
5
Switzerland Super League 04/05/25
W
Servette
1
Basel
5
Switzerland Cup 27/04/25
W
Lausanne Sports
2
Basel
3
Switzerland Super League 21/04/25
W
Yverdon Sport FC
0
Basel
5
Switzerland Super League 12/04/25
W
FC Zurich
0
Basel
4
Player to watch: Gabriel Pereira
Gabriel Pereira scored the equalising goal in the first leg as Copenhagen earned what could turn out to be a vital 1-1 draw away at Basel. The forward also managed to find the back of the net in his most recent outing at home to OB, and so he will be full of confidence in front of his own fans once again when Basel come to Denmark on Wednesday night.