Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
Kilmarnock
FC Copenhagen
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On Thursday, August 29, Copenhagen will play an away match against Kilmarnock in the second leg of the UEFA Conference League qualification play-off round. In the first leg, the Danish side won 2-0. This match is set to kick off at 20:00, and Dailysports experts have prepared a prediction for the encounter.
Kilmarnock
The Scottish side began their European campaign in the UEFA Europa League but failed to advance past the first opponent, losing both legs to Cercle Brugge with a score of 1-2. As a result, Kilmarnock dropped into the Conference League, where they aim to progress. In the third round, they edged out Tromsø from Norway with a 3-2 aggregate victory. The final hurdle is Copenhagen. The first leg between these teams was one-sided.
The Danes dominated possession, holding the ball 82% of the time compared to Kilmarnock’s 18%, and created far more scoring opportunities. Consequently, Kilmarnock suffered a deserved 0-2 defeat to Copenhagen. Domestically, things aren’t looking good for Kilmarnock either. They have lost all three of their opening league matches, with a goal difference of 0-9, placing them at the bottom of the table.
Copenhagen
The Danish club started their journey to the UEFA Conference League in the second qualifying round, where they thrashed Magpies with a 6-1 aggregate score. They then faced Ostrava, whom they narrowly overcame via penalties after a 1-2 aggregate draw. In the first leg against Kilmarnock, Copenhagen played very strong attacking football, resulting in a well-earned 2-0 victory.
In the domestic league, Copenhagen sits mid-table, having accumulated 11 points from six matches, placing them fifth. They are five points behind the league leaders. Last season, the team finished third, and they had won the championship twice in the seasons before that. I believe they will attempt to reclaim the title. However, Copenhagen's form has been inconsistent recently, with two losses, a draw, and two wins in their last five matches.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- Last week’s match between Kilmarnock and Copenhagen was the first-ever meeting between the two sides.
- None of Copenhagen’s last eight away matches have ended in a draw.
Kilmarnock vs Copenhagen prediction
Kilmarnock is in poor form, currently sitting at the bottom of the Scottish Premiership. They were soundly beaten in the first leg against Copenhagen with no real chance. I don’t expect anything to change dramatically in the return leg. My bet is on a victory for the Danes with odds of 1.71.
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