Match Overview

The third-round match of the 2025/26 general stage between FC Copenhagen (Denmark) and Borussia Dortmund (Germany) will take place on October 21 at Parken Stadium. This is our comprehensive prediction, betting tip, odds, and statistical analysis for the Copenhagen vs Borussia Dortmund encounter.

Copenhagen Team Analysis

Copenhagen’s Recent Form

In their previous Champions League fixture, the Danish side suffered a 0-2 away defeat to Qarabag. This loss marked their first in eight Champions League outings (4 wins, 3 draws). Furthermore, Jacob Neestrup’s squad saw their four-match scoring streak in the tournament come to an end. Notably, Copenhagen conceded exactly two goals in both of their main stage Champions League 2025/26 matches. With just one point accumulated after two rounds, Copenhagen currently sits 28th in the overall standings.

Key Copenhagen Statistics

• At least one opponent failed to score in 6 of the Scandinavians’ last 8 Champions League matches.
• At home in this tournament, the Danish team has avoided defeat in 6 of their last 7 matches (5 wins, 1 draw).
• In 5 of their last 7 home Champions League matches, the club scored at least two goals.

Copenhagen’s Predicted Lineup (4-4-2)

Dominik Kotarski – Junnosuke Suzuki, Gabriel Pereira, Pantelis Hatzidiakos, Marcos Lopez – Jordan Larsson, Viktor Claesson, Lukas Lerager, William Klem – Youssoufa Moukoko, Robert Silva.

Copenhagen Team News

Midfielders Magnus Mattsson, Thomas Delaney, defender Rodrigo Huescas, and forward Andreas Cornelius will miss the match due to injuries.

Borussia Dortmund Team Analysis

Borussia Dortmund’s Recent Performance

Following a thrilling 4-4 draw with Juventus, Nico Kovac’s side delivered a dominant 4-1 victory against Athletic at home. Dortmund has lost only one of their last 9 Champions League matches (5 wins, 3 draws), though they failed to keep a clean sheet in 7 of those fixtures. Moreover, the Germans have already conceded 5 goals in this Champions League campaign, with only 6 other teams having a worse defensive record. However, Borussia is among the top two highest-scoring teams with 8 goals. The club currently occupies 7th place in the overall standings.

Key Borussia Dortmund Statistics

• At least one goal was scored in 5 of the Germans’ last 6 Champions League matches.
• The team conceded in 5 of their last 7 away matches in this tournament.
• Dortmund opened the scoring in 7 of their last 9 away Champions League fixtures.

Borussia Dortmund’s Predicted Lineup (3-4-3)

Gregor Kobel – Nico Schlotterbeck, Waldemar Anton, Ramy Bensebaini – Yan Couto, Felix Nmecha, Jobe Bellingham, Daniel Svensson – Karim Adeyemi, Serhou Guirassy, Maximilian Beier.

Borussia Dortmund Team News

Defender Emre Can, as well as midfielder Julien Duranville, will not play due to injuries.

Match Official

Referee Introduction

Danny Makkelie (Netherlands)

Referee Statistics

Matches officiated – 6 (International matches, 2025/26);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 14;

Average yellow cards per match – 2.3;

Red cards shown – 1;

Average fouls per match – 25;

Penalties awarded – 33%.

Copenhagen vs Borussia Dortmund Match Prediction

Copenhagen’s Defensive Analysis

The Danish team showcased excellent defensive play in the qualifying rounds, keeping five clean sheets in six matches. However, as soon as they entered the main stage, where the class of opponents is significantly higher, their defensive level proved insufficient. This is a familiar pattern for Copenhagen; in their previous Champions League season, the Scandinavians conceded in 6 out of 8 matches. Nevertheless, it’s worth noting that the club consistently scores goals at all stages, especially at home, where the Danes have found the net in 8 consecutive Champions League fixtures.

Borussia Dortmund’s Offensive Strengths

Dortmund impresses with their goal-scoring prowess. In the first two rounds, the team scored 8 goals, and the Germans have netted at least twice in 4 of their last 5 Champions League matches. However, by prioritizing attacking football, Borussia often faces problems at their own goal. Nico Kovac’s men have conceded in 6 consecutive matches in this tournament.

Final Prediction and Betting Tip

Copenhagen hosted Bayer Leverkusen in the first round, playing out a high-scoring draw. I believe the hosts will exchange goals with another German team. My prediction: “Both Teams to Score – Yes” with odds of 1.70

Author: Aleksey Tarabrin