Defending champions Manchester City attempt to remain perfect in the 2023-24 UEFA Champions League when they visit FC Copenhagen on Tuesday for the first leg of their Round of 16 tie. Manchester City won all six of their group-stage matches in the competition, outscoring their opponents 18-7 in the process. FC Copenhagen finished with a 2-2-2 record after beginning group play with a draw and two losses. The clubs met in the group stage last year, with Man City posting a 5-0 victory before settling for a 0-0 draw.
Kickoff at Parken Stadium is set for 3 p.m. ET. The Citizens are -400 favorites (risk $400 to win $100) in the latest Manchester City vs. Copenhagen odds, while the Lions are +1100 underdogs. A 90-minute draw is priced at +550 and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before locking in any FC Copenhagen vs. Manchester City picks, you need to see what proven SportsLine's soccer expert Martin Green has to say.
After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. In 2023, Green was profitable in multiple areas on his soccer picks, including the Champions League (+3.05 units), FA Cup (+3.07), EFL Cup (+4.47) and Euro 2024 Qualifiers (+6.30), among others. He has started 2024 on an 8-2 run on Premier League picks, bringing a profit of $447 to $100 bettors.
Now, Green has broken down Manchester City vs. FC Copenhagen from every angle and just revealed his picks and Champions League predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Green's picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Copenhagen vs. Manchester City:
- Manchester City vs. Copenhagen money line: Citizens -400, Lions +1100, Draw +550
- Manchester City vs. Copenhagen over/under: 2.5 goals
- Manchester City vs. Copenhagen spread: Citizens -1.5 (-120)
- MC: The Citizens have won 10 straight matches across all competitions
- COP: The Lions have scored three goals over their last five games across all competitions
- Manchester City vs. Copenhagen picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why you should back Manchester City
The Citizens scored three goals in each of their group-stage matches, while the Lions netted two goals or fewer in five of their six contests. Striker Erling Haaland has converted in each of his last three Champions League games, recording back-to-back braces in wins against Young Boys before tallying in Man City's 3-2 triumph over RB Leipzig. The 23-year-old Norwegian also had a brace in the Citizens' English Premier League victory versus Everton on Saturday and registered another in the team's 5-0 rout of Copenhagen in last year's UCL group stage.
Haaland, who tops the EPL with 16 goals, is tied for the UCL lead with five and also has notched a pair of assists. Argentinian forward Julian Alvarez and midfielder Phil Foden are tied for second on the Citizens in Premier League scoring with eight goals apiece. Both players have been productive in this competition as well, with Alvarez recording four goals and Foden posting three. The 23-year-old Foden did not convert against Everton on Saturday but registered a hat trick versus Brentford five days earlier. See which team to pick here.
Why you should back FC Copenhagen
The Lions got off to a rough start in the group stage, squandering a two-goal lead and settling for a 2-2 draw with Galatasaray before suffering back-to-back losses against Bayern Munich and Manchester United. However, they bounced back to record two wins and a draw over their final three matches to seize second place in their group. One of the victories was a 4-3 triumph over Man United in which they trailed 2-0 and 3-1.
Copenhagen will be without top scorer Lukas Lerager, who has scored three goals during Champions League play but will sit out Tuesday's match due to suspension. That means players such as wingers Diogo Goncalves and Mohamed Elyounoussi will be relied on to contribute offensively. Both players have converted twice in the UCL while Swedish midfielder Roony Bardghji, who is the Lions' top scorer in the Danish Superliga with seven goals, netted the winning goal against Manchester United in the 87th minute. See which team to pick here.
How to make Manchester City vs. Copenhagen picks
Green has broken down Tuesday's match from every possible angle and is leaning Over on the goal total. He also has locked in a pair of confident best bets, including one that pays plus-money, and is offering a full breakdown of this Champions League clash. He's sharing his UEFA Champions League picks and analysis only at SportsLine.
So who wins Manchester City vs. Copenhagen, and where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see which wagers in Copenhagen vs. Manchester City have all the value, all from the soccer expert who is profitable across multiple leagues, and find out.
