Qarabag host FC Copenhagen at the Tofiq Bahramov Stadium in Baku on Wednesday for their second Champions League game of the season.
Qarabag pulled off a historic 3-2 win over Benfica in Lisbon on match day one, and will hope to build on that. Copenhagen, meanwhile, drew 2-2 at home with Bayer Leverkusen on the opening day, and will see this game as a huge opportunity to get more points on board.
Read our Qarabag vs Copenhagen predictions and preview to find out, but remember to also check our other UEFA Champions League predictions.
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Qarabag vs Copenhagen prediction: A difficult ground for the Reds
Key statistics
- Qarabag are looking to become the first side from Azerbaijan to win back-to-back Champions League games.
- Copenhagen have not recorded an away win in this competition since December 2016.
- Qarabag came from two goals down to win their opening game against Benfica.
Correct Score Prediction: Qarabag 2-2 Copenhagen
Qarabag will be buoyed by their win over Benfica, but it remains to be seen if it was just a fluke or if the hosts have genuine quality. Whatever the case may be, Copenhagen are also poor travellers, though the Danish side should have enough to take at least a point.
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Pre-match odds and win probability: Copenhagen hold a slight edge
- Home (Qarabag): 13/8 (2.63) – 38.1%
- Draw: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- Away (Copenhagen): 6/4 (2.50) – 40.0%
*Odds provided by Ladbrokes. Subject to change.*
These odds suggest a very tight contest, with Copenhagen holding a slight edge at 40% probability compared to Qarabag’s 38.1%. The draw remains a realistic outcome at 29.4%, underlining how balanced this tie is.
Most recent H2Hs: Copenhagen have dominated past meetings
There have been four encounters between Qarabag and Copenhagen in Europe, with the Danish side winning three times, while they lost one.
The most recent meeting between them happened during the 2017-18 UCL qualifiers, where Qarabag progressed based on the away goal rule despite the tie ending 2-2 on aggregate.
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Qarabag preview: Azerbaijani side likely to retain core of the team from match day one
Qarabag, looking to emulate their win over Benfica, will likely retain most of the starters from that game.
However, midfielder Marko Jankovic will miss the game, while summer signing Joni Montiel also remains sidelined for this one.
The hosts have won four and drawn one of their last five games, highlighting their form coming into this clash.
Predicted lineup: Kochalski (GK), Cafarquliyev, Mustafazada, Medina, Silva, Bicalho, Borges, Zoubir, Andrade, Kaschuk & Duran
Last five fixtures
- 26.09.25 – Qarabag 2 – 0 Gabala
- 21.09.25 – Araz 0 – 5 Qarabag
- 16.09.25 – Benfica 2 – 3 Qarabag
- 12.09.25 – Qarabag 1 – 1 Zira
- 31.08.25 – Karvan 0 – 2 Qarabag
Copenhagen Preview: Danish side missing midfield trio
The Danish side have issues of their own, with Elias Achouri and Andreas Cornelius doubtful, while midfield trio Oliver Hojer, Magnus Mattsson and Jonathan Moalem are confirmed missing.
Like the hosts, Copenhagen are also looking to protect an unbeaten streak that has been on for their last four games, with two wins and two draws recorded in that time.
Predicted lineup: Kotarski (GK), Lopez, Hatzidiakos, Pereira, Huescas, Silva, Delaney, Lerager, Larsson, Moukoko & Elyounoussi
Last five fixtures
- 27.09.25 – Sonderjyske 1 – 2 FC Copenhagen
- 24.09.25 – Lyngby 0 – 2 FC Copenhagen
- 21.09.25 – FC Copenhagen 3 – 3 Silkeborg
- 18.09.25 – FC Copenhagen 2 – 2 Bayer Leverkusen
- 13.09.25 – Brondby 2 – 1 FC Copenhagen
Player to Watch: Camilo Duran
The Colombian forward is expected to start as the striker once again, having done so against Benfica in the first round of matches. Duran bagged a goal in that game to draw level, and was a threat to the opposition defence even outside of the goal.
The forward is expected to make a difference again, with home support roaring behind him and his teammates.