Copenhagen left the Champions League without being defeated in the regular season. On Thursday, August 22, in Denmark, on “Tella Parken”, FC Copenhagen vs Riga FC, in the first match of the Europa League playoff.

FC Copenhagen: Form of moment, last results, statistics

Leader in the domestic championship, FC Copenhagen is the only team that has managed to win all six matches scheduled so far. The same difference was maintained between her and her rivals and in the match at the end of last week. The dispute from Randers, although played away, dominated it from one end to the other and managed to win by 1-0, following a goal by rivals. The same luck did not benefit in the third round of the Champions League, when she was removed from the Red Star Belgrade. It was not a defeat, FC Copenhagen can boast of having left the Champions League without being defeated in the regular season. Everything was decided at 11 m shots

Riga FC: Form of moment, last results, statistics

The European Cup Playoff for a team in Latvia is truly a performance. It managed to exceed the expectations that many had and eliminated teams with names. Although it started the adventure in the Champions League, it was quickly eliminated by Dundalk. However, the mobilization of the Latvians in the second European competition for club teams has been very good. Paradoxically, but he got to this point after winning a single match of the disputed ones. For example, in the previous round he eliminated HJK, but after two equal results. The difference was made in the number of goals scored on the move.

FC Copenhagen vs Riga FC Picks

Theoretically we are talking about two teams with big ambitions. FC Copenhagen is a team that knows how to play the role of host and has proven this season. I think that after all the Europa League groups are a target for the Danish champion and if you press the accelerator pedal you can win by scoring at least twice.

Our Prediction: 1

Odds: 1.40