Henry Roldán
After a first leg game full of emotions and goals, Trabzonspor and Copenhagen will meet again next Wednesday, August 24 to fight for one of the places for the next group stage of the 2022-23 Champions League.
Despite not having the bigger possession percentage of the ball during the game, the Danish champion secured an important home victory. That one-goal advantage will give them a little more peace of mind before visiting the home of the Turkish champions.
Predictions and Betting Preview for the Second Leg of the Champions League Playoffs 2022/23 Between Trabzonspor and Copenhagen
- Where: Medical Park Stadium, Trabzon, Turkey.
- When: Wednesday, August 24, 2022, 3:00 PM ET.
- Moneyline: Trabzonspor (+110) / Tie (+268) / Copenhagen (+300).
- Asian Handicap: Trabzonspor (AH -0.5, +108) / Copenhagen (AH +0.5, -115).
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-104) / Under (+106)
- Both teams score: Yes (-118) / No (+120).
Trabzonspor Preview
If Trabzonspor needs any motivation for this match, it’s to know that they haven’t lost at home in any competition since August 19th, 2021. The last time they lost was in the Europa Conference League qualifiers against Roma.
The Turkish champions got off to a good start in their title defense by winning their first two league games. Now, they will only have to overcome a one-goal deficit in front of their fans if they are to return to the Champions League for the first time since 2011-12 and celebrate the championship they have not won since 1984 in style.
Absences: No report.
Possible starting eleven: Ugurcan Cakir, Jens Stryger Larsen, Stefano Denswil, Vitor Hugo, Eren Elmali, Manolis Siopis, Abdulkadir Omur, Anastasios Bakasetas, Jean Evrard Kouassi, Trezeguet, Andreas Cornelius
Copenhagen Preview
Despite winning the first leg, Copenhagen’s performance raised many questions, especially given that they did not have more than 40% ball possession at home. Additionally, their start in the Danish league has not been good, and they have only accumulated six points in five games played.
The Nordic team has one win and one loss in their last two travels to Turkey, and they are 5-3-2 in their last 10 road games in all competitions. This is something they must improve if they are to leave Turkey as winners.
Absences: No report.
Possible starting eleven: Mathew Ryan, Kevin Diks, Denis Vavro, Victor Kristansen, Davit Khocholava, Rasmus Falk Jensen, Lukas Lerager, Hakon Haraldsson, Viktor Claesson, Jose Zeca, Pep Biel.
JefeBet Prediction
The home win in the first leg gives Copenhagen a slight advantage. The Danish champion is known for having a good defense and keeping close scores.
However, that goal does not seem to be enough for such a difficult game as the one to be played in Turkey. That country’s champion was an offensive gale who could have finished higher in Denmark. This Wednesday, playing at home fortress, they will return to the Champions League.
Pick: Trabzonspor to win.
