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Copenhagen will welcome Istanbul Basaksehir to Parken in the league phase of the UEFA Conference League on Thursday. Both teams have endured a winless start to their campaign, with the hosts having a loss and a draw to their name and Basaksehir losing both games.
The Tamed Lions are unbeaten in their last six games in all competitions, playing out four draws. They played Silkeborg in the Danish Superliga on Monday and were held to a 2-2 draw. Andreas Cornelius broke the deadlock in the second minute and Kevin Diks scored in stoppage time.
The visitors have seen a drop in form recently and are winless in their last six games, suffering four losses. They played Konyaspor in the Turkish Süper Lig on Sunday and fell to a 3-2 away loss. Krzysztof Piątek scored in stoppage time but they were unable to score the equalizer.
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The hosts played out a 1-1 draw against Real Betis in their previous Conference League outing last month. Basaksehir met Celje last month and suffered a 5-1 away loss.
Copenhagen vs Istanbul Basaksehir Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have crossed paths twice, with the meetings taking place in the 2019-20 UEFA Europa League round of 16. Both teams registered home wins and the Tamed Lions progressed to the next round 3-1 on aggregate.
- The hosts have scored at least two goals in four of their last six games in all competitions.
- Copenhagen are winless in their last four games in the Conference League, suffering two defeats.
- Istanbul Basaksehir are also winless in their last four games in the Conference League, suffering three losses. They have conceded 12 goals in these games while scoring one goal apiece.
- Both teams have scored two goals in two games in the Conference League thus far. The visitors have conceded seven goals, four more than the hosts.
Copenhagen vs Istanbul Basaksehir Prediction
The Tamed Lions have suffered just one loss in their last 10 games in all competitions, with that loss coming at home in their Conference League campaign opener. They have lost three of their last four home games in the Conference League.
The Grey Owls are winless in their last six games, suffering four losses, and will look to improve upon that record. They have lost four of their last five away games, which is a cause for concern.
Considering the visitors' poor run of form and the hosts' better record in the Conference League, the Tamed Lions are expected to record a win.
Prediction: Copenhagen 2-1 Istanbul Basaksehir
Copenhagen vs Istanbul Basaksehir Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Copenhagen to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the first half - Yes
Tip 4: Both Teams to Score - Yes
