Brondby and FC Copenhagen battle for three points in a Danish Super Liga matchday 13 early kickoff on Sunday.
The hosts will look to bounce back from the 1-0 defeat at Aarhus in the league at the weekend. Patrick Mortensen's 32nd-minute penalty proved to be the difference between the two sides.
Copenhagen, meanwhile, shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw at Real Betis in the UEFA Europa Conference League. They went behind to Abde Ezzalzouli's eighth-minute goal before Kevin Diks drew the game level in the 77th minute.
The Lions now turn their focus to the domestic scene, where their last game saw them claim a 3-1 home win over Velje. The victory left them atop the standings, having garnered 24 points from 12 games, while Brondby are sixth with 18 points.
Brondby vs FC Copenhagen Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Copenhagen have 56 wins from their last 118 head-to-head games with Brondby, who have been victorious 35 times.
- Their most recent clash in September saw Copenhagen claim a 3-1 home win in the reverse fixture.
- Six of their last seven head-to-head games have had goals at both ends and also produced at least three goals.
- Copenhagen's last five competitive games have seen both sides score.
- Four of Brondby's last six games across competitions have seen one side keep a clean sheet and also produced under 2.5 goals.
- Copenhagen's last four competitive games have produced less than nine corners.
Brondby vs FC Copenhagen Prediction
Brondby are unbeaten in three home games, winning their last two. Copenhagen, meanwhile, are engaged in a early title race with defending champions Midtjylland as they are neck-and-neck on points at the summit. Jacob Neestrup's side expended a lot of energy in their draw at Betis in Spain.
The hosts on the day have won just one of the last nine head-to-head games - losing six - which bodes well for Copenhagen. Expect the visitors to claim a narrow victory with goals at both ends.
Prediction: Brondby 1-2 Copenhagen
Brondby vs FC Copenhagen Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Copenhagen to win
Tip 2 - Both teams to score
Tip 3 - Over 2.5 goals