Conference League Action Gets Underway
Perennial European participants FC Copenhagen host group stage debutants Jagiellonia Bialystok as the UEFA Europa Conference League gets underway. Ahead of Thursday’s match, we’ve got you covered with the Copenhagen vs Jagiellonia team news.
After we take a look at both sides’ injuries and recent results, we’ll make our betting pick for the match. We should note, FC Copenhagen are unbeaten at home since May.
FC Copenhagen vs Jagiellonia Bialystok Match Info:
- Location: Parken, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Date & Time: Thursday, October 3rd, 3:00 p.m. ET
- TV: Paramount+
FC Copenhagen vs Jagiellonia Team News: Head-to-Head
This is the first-ever meeting between FC Copenhagen and Jagiellonia Bialystok. It is also Jagiellonia’s first match against a Danish team.
Meanwhile, FC Copenhagen are unbeaten in their last three matches against Polish sides. Last season, FC Copenhagen drew 1-1 and won 1-0 against Rakow Czestochowa in the Champions League Play-off round.
FC Copenhagen Team News
- Danish Superliga Standings: 6-2-2 (2nd)
- Form (All Competitions): W,W,W,L,W
Roony Bardghji, who scored the winning goal in Copenhagen’s 4-3 win over Manchester United last season, is out with a torn ACL. Midfielder Rasmus Falk is also out with a sprained knee.
Defenders Munashe Garananga and Nicolai Boilesen are out as well. Meanwhile, Birger Meling and Jordan Larsson are listed as doubtful.
To reach the UEFA Europa Conference League, FC Copenhagen took down Bruno’s Magpies, Banik Ostrava and Kilmarnock in UECL qualifiers.
Copenhagen won all three home matches in qualifiers and are unbeaten at Parken since May.
Jacob Neestrup’s side have a solid European pedigree. Last season, FC Copenhagen emerged as second-place finishers in a Champions League group which included Bayern Munich, Manchester United and Galatasaray.
They’re also on a three-game winning streak, in all competitions. In their last match, Copenhagen pulled off a 2-1 comeback victory over Velje BK.
Former Southampton player Mohamed Elyounoussi and 20-year old Icelandic striker Orri Steinn Oskarsson are Copenhagen’s biggest scoring threats.
Jagiellonia Białystok Team News
- Ekstraklasa Standings: 7-3 (2nd)
- Form (All Competitions): W,W,W,L,W
Forward Afimico Pululu was Jagiellonia Bialystok’s joint-leading scorer in 2023-24.
Following an injury, Pululu returned to the bench over the weekend in 1-0 victory over Piast Gliwice. So too did North Macedonian international winger Darko Churlinov.
Their returns rank among the most important Copenhagen vs Jagiellonia team news. They could both play big roles come Thursday.
However, Portuguese midfielder Nene has missed the last three matches and is set to miss out here too. Meanwhile, youngsters Damian Wojdakowski, Oskar Pietuszewski and Szymon Stypulkowski are all injured.
Jagiellonia won their first-ever Polish Estraklasa title in 2023-24, beating out Slask Wroclaw on goal difference.
After defeating Panevezys in the second round of Champions League qualifiers, Jagiellonia suffered a 5-1 aggregate defeat to Bodo/Glimt in the third round.
In the subsequent Europa League play-off, Jagiellonia Bialystok lost 7-1 to Ajax over two legs. So, they dropped down to the UEFA Europa Conference League. This is Jagiellonia Bialystok’s, and coach Adrian Siemieniec’s, first-ever group stage match in a UEFA competition.
Jagiellonia got outscored 7-1 on the road in two games at Bodo/Glimt and Ajax matches. They’re also being thrown into the fire at Copenhagen.
FC Copenhagen vs Jagiellonia Team News: Prediction
Despite the fact that the FC Copenhagen vs Jagiellonia team news highlights Copenhagen’s injuries, the hosts have the quality and European pedigree to get all three points here.
Not to mention they’re playing in front of their home fans. Copenhagen have only lost two of their last 14 European home games. The two losses were to Bayern Munich and Manchester City.
This is undoubtedly a tough match for Jagiellonia Bialystok to start their first-ever Conference League campaign with. They struggled on the road in qualifiers and we doubt they’ll be able to pick up any points here.
Our FC Copenhagen vs Jagiellonia Bialystok prediction is that Copenhagen will blow out the visitors. Our top soccer bet of the match is FC Copenhagen -1 at -108 odds at Bet365.
Top Soccer Bet: FC Copenhagen -1 (-108)
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