Rakow vs Copenhagen prediction and betting tips on August 22, 2023

Prediction on game Both teams to score - Yes

Odds: 1.85

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On August 22, ArcelorMittal Park (Sosnowiec) will host the first leg of the decisive stage of the Champions League Qualification, in which Rakow will compete with Copenhagen. The battle will start at 21:00 CET.

Rakow

The club, mildly speaking, is not a newcomer – it was created back in the 20s of the previous century. Nevertheless, “the Medallions” suddenly made their way to the leaders of Polish football only by the centenary. They, who had not won anything special for decades, achieved a couple of cups and the Super Cups of the country in 2021-2022. Speaking about the previous spring, the club, which had twice taken the 2nd place before, became the champion of the country. The experience of the European arena is also growing. As for both previous summers, “the Red and Blues” fought in the Europa League qualification – they lost strictly to the third opponent there. The debutant did already better in the Champions League: it knocked out not only the outsider, Flora, but also Qarabag and Aris, and only the battle in Baku brought a draw – all the other matches were victorious. This time, the Polish team will definitely play at the group stage, but in order to be in the Champions League, it needs to create a sensation in the following battle.

Copenhagen

The team seemed “to dine out” in such qualifications – especially if we take into account the background of the following opponent, who will make its debut in the tournament. Even having all the experience, the Danish club made its way to the current round with considerable difficulty. It was the confrontation with Breidablik where it showed off, confidently winning both matches (2-0 and 6-2). As for the struggle with Sparta, the team “butted” on equal terms both at the home arena (0-0) and on the away field (a 1-1 draw in regular time and a 3-3 equality in the end). The Czech team even led the score twice in extra time. Still, the guests came back due to the efforts of Viktor Claesson. As for the penalty shoot-out: Kamil Grabara conceded only twice after 4 attempts of “the Irons”, while the guests realized all the necessary attempts.

The statistics of head-to-head matches

The Danish club will play against this rival for the first time in its history.

Predictions

Bookmakers are more loyal to the Polish team, which will play at the home arena. Still, the Danish club is much more experienced and result-oriented. We bet that this promising match will bring “both teams to score: yes” (odd: 1.85).

Prediction on game Both teams to score - Yes

Odds: 1.85

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