The Parken grounds will host the third qualifying round of the Champions League as the hosts Copenhagen go one-on-one against the visitors Sparta Prague on Tuesday at 18:00 GMT.
The two sides will look to take a giant step toward qualification into the next round ahead of the second leg next week as they bid to make it into the Champions League proper draw later in the year.
Key Highlights
FC Copenhagen’s Flying Start to the Superliga
FC Copenhagen have started the season imperiously with three out of three wins in the Superliga. Their good form is highlighted by the nine goals they have scored while conceding just three times.
However, the fact that they have kept just one clean sheet will be a source of concern for manager Jacob Neestrup and his charges ahead of hosting Sparta Prague on Tuesday.
They warmed up for the clash with Sparta Prague with a 4-0 home win against Rangers, underlining their solidity at the back and throughout the spine while highlighting their cutting edge in the final third.
Copenhagen also made it into the third qualifying round via a commanding 8-3 aggregate win over Breidablik in the third qualifying round. They won the away leg 0-2 before destroying them 6-3 at home.
Bet hereSparta Prague’s Table-Topping and Unbeaten Start to the Czech First League
Sparta Prague have started the 2023-24 season dominantly, winning the opening three matches of the season. They currently sit atop the Czech First League with nine points, scoring eight goals, conceding twice, and having a healthy plus-six goal difference.
They opened the season with a convincing 2-0 home win against Sigma before narrowly but surely winning 0-1 away from home on matchday 2.
The latest clash in the league came at home against FK Pardubice, where Sparta Prague emerged victorious in a 5-2 scoreline.
The scoreline bodes well for Sparta Prague ahead of their trip to Denmark to face Copenhagen on Tuesday. They have shown a cutting edge all season and solidity in keeping two clean sheets out of three outings.
Injury Report
FC Copenhagen
Jacob Neestrup has not reported any new and significant injuries in his squad ahead of welcoming Sparta Prague on Tuesday.
Sparta Prague
Sparta Prague will have the full complement of their squad ahead of their trip to Denmark to face Copenhagen in the first leg.
Possible Lineups
FC Copenhagen
K. Grabara; P. Ankersen, D. Vavro, K. Diks, C. Sorensen; D. Goncalves, W. Clem, R. Falk; R. Bardghji, O. Oskarsson, E. Achouri
Sparta Prague
P. Vindahl-Jensen; M. Vitik, F. Panak, L. Krejci; T. Wesner, K. Kairinen, L. Sadilek, J. Zeleny; V. Birmancevic, J. Kuchta, L. Haraslin
Prediction
FC Copenhagen will look to have a good start into the first leg of the two-legged tie against Sparta Prague. As the home team, they will look to dominate the ball and set the match’s tempo.
Copenhagen will look to build from the back and draw Sparta Prague onto them. This approach will be important given Sparta Prague are expected to adopt a pragmatic and solid approach on Tuesday.
Sparta Prague will look to be compact in midfield and solid at the back. This will give them the platform to minimize the chance they will concede against Copenhagen while giving their attacking players the leeway to attack, especially on the counter.
Copenhagen will have the upper hand in this match. They will win the first leg and take advantage on aggregate to the second leg next week.
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