Another goal-fest expected in Copenhagen: prediction for Copenhagen vs Polesie
Polissya Zhytomyr
The second-leg clash of the UEFA Conference League second qualifying round between Copenhagen and Polesie is set for July 29, 2026, at Parken Stadium in Copenhagen. The first encounter ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw, leaving both sides level in the battle for a spot in the next round.
Copenhagen: potent attack compensates for defensive frailties
In the first leg, Bo Svensson’s men opted for a cautious 5-4-1 setup, but even that didn't prevent them from conceding three times. The Danes responded with three goals of their own, though by the quality of chances created, they were second best - reaffirming that their current stability is built mainly on their firepower up front.
Copenhagen also spent extra energy in the Danish league, narrowly edging Lyngby 3-2. Squad rotation options are limited: Viktor Dadason is injured, so Youssoufa Moukoko and Andreas Cornelius remain the main attacking threats, while Robert is almost certain to return to the starting lineup after his brace in the first match.
Polesie: eye-catching attack, but away record raises concerns
Ruslan Rotan’s side delivered one of their most entertaining performances in recent memory in Kosice. Polesie outperformed the Danes by almost four times in xG, created more clear-cut chances, and can only regret not sealing the win with such an advantage.
Leandro Andrade and Maksym Bragaru had impressive debuts, while Oleksandr Filippov and Vladyslav Veletin added impetus off the bench. Still, the away record remains a concern: in their last four Conference League matches on the road, the Zhytomyr team has lost three times and conceded at least twice in three of those games.
Match facts and head-to-head
- The first leg ended 3-3.
- Seven of Copenhagen’s last eight matches have featured at least three goals.
- Both teams have scored in each of the Danes’ last seven games.
Parken factor could prove decisive: Copenhagen vs Polesie prediction
Copenhagen remain vulnerable at the back, conceding in eight of their last nine matches, but at home, the Danes can set a high tempo and consistently create dangerous chances. Their European experience and the support from the stands provide a crucial edge in this finely poised tie.
Polesie are fresher and have already shown they can breach their opponent’s defence, so a clean sheet for the hosts seems unlikely. However, the Ukrainian team’s away struggles and defensive instability could once again be decisive.
