Copenhagen and Silkeborg battle for three points in a Danish Superliga matchday 14 clash on Monday. The hosts will hope to build on their 2-1 comeback victory at Sonderjyske in the Danish Cup Round of 16.
Copenhagen went behind to Rasmus Vinderslev's 17th-minute strike before Maxime Soulas' own goal midway through the second half drew parity. Viktor Claesson then scored the winner in injury time to book a quarter-final date with Kolding IF.
Silkeborg, meanwhile, thrashed Holbaek 6-0 away in the cup. Younes Bakiz, Callum McCowatt, Pelle Mattsson, Mads Larsen scored, while Jens Gammelby completed the rout with a brace.
Kent Nielsen's side now turn their focus to the league scene where their last game was a 1-1 home draw with Aalborg, while Copenhagen drew goalless at Brondby. The draw left the Lions in second spot in the standings, having garnered 25 points from 13 games, while Silkeborg are fifth with 21 points.
Copenhagen vs Silkeborg Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Copenhagen have 38 wins from their last 79 head-to-head games with Silkeborg, who have been victorious 15 times.
- Their latest meeting in October saw the two sides cancel each other out in a 2-2 stalemate.
- Four of their last five head-to-head games have seen one side keep a clean sheet.
- Six of Copenhagen's last seven competitive games have seen both sides score, with five games producing at least three goals.
- Silkeborg are winless in seven league games.
- Silkeborg's last nine league games have had goals at both ends.
Copenhagen vs Silkeborg Prediction
Copenhagen are two points off table-toppers Midtjylland as they aim to wrest the title back from the defending champions. Jacos Neestrup's side are unbeaten in five games across competitions, winning twice.
Silkeborg, meanwhile. have struggled for wins in the last few months. SIF have shown a penchant for draws, with their last six league games ending in a share of the spoils.
However, expect the hosts to claim a multi-goal victory with goals at both ends.
Prediction: Copenhagen 3-1 Silkeborg
Copenhagen vs Silkeborg Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Copenhagen to win
Tip 2 - Both teams to score
Tip 3 - Over 2.5 goals