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Magpies will welcome Copenhagen to Europa Sports Complex in the first leg of the UEFA Conference League second qualifying round on Thursday. The hosts are playing in the Conference League qualifiers for the third consecutive season while the visitors are back in the competition after the 2021-22 season.
The hosts booked their place in the second round with a 3-2 win over Derry City in the first round earlier this month. They won the first leg 2-0 at home and they suffered a 2-1 away loss in the second leg. Evan De Haro's goal in extra time helped them win the match on aggregate.
The visitors booked their place in the second round directly after finishing third in the Danish Superliga last season. They played in the UEFA Champions League last season and were eliminated from the round of 16.
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Magpies vs Copenhagen Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams will meet for the first time.
- The hosts will take on a Danish side for the first time in a competitive match while the visitors have faced a team from Gibraltar twice. Both meetings took place against Lincoln Red Imps in the group stage of the 2021-22 Conference League and they won both games.
- The hosts have qualified for the second round of the Conference League qualifiers for the first time in history.
- Magpies are unbeaten at home in the Conference League qualifiers, recording two wins and keeping two clean sheets in three games.
- Copenhagen have an unbeaten record in six games in the Conference League qualifiers, recording five wins. They have scored at least four goals in four games in that period.
- The visitors have conceded eight goals in their three away games in Conference League qualifiers while scoring just trice.
Magpies vs Copenhagen Prediction
The Magpies registered a narrow win in the first qualifying round, scoring three goals, and will look to continue that form in this match. They have an unbeaten record at home in Conference League qualifiers, keeping two clean sheets. They have suffered just two losses at home in 2024.
Byens Hold got their 2024-25 season underway with a 2-0 away win over Lyngby in the Danish Superliga on Monday, with Orri Óskarsson and Mohamed Elyounoussi scoring in the first half.
Considering the visitors' unbeaten away record in the UEFA Conference League and advantage in terms of squad quality, they are expected to register a comfortable win.
Prediction: Magpies 1-3 Copenhagen
Magpies vs Copenhagen 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 second half - Yes
Tip 4: Mohamed Elyounoussi to score or assist any time - Yes
