Lineups
Qarabag FK: [To be confirmed]
Copenhagen: [To be confirmed]
(Official lineups will be added closer to kick-off.)
Prediction
Qarabag head into this clash with momentum after their famous victory over Benfica, and they’re chasing history with a potential back-to-back Champions League win — something no Azerbaijani side has ever managed.
Copenhagen, meanwhile, have been poor travellers in Europe, with no away win in the Champions League since 2016. Their resilience is undeniable, but their struggles on the road could hurt them here.
Prediction: Qarabag 2-1 Copenhagen.
The home side’s energy in Baku might just be enough to edge out the Danes in what should be a tight, hard-fought encounter.
Qarabag FK vs Copenhagen Preview: Qarabag Eye Historic Back-to-Back Wins
Qarabag and Copenhagen meet again in the UEFA Champions League, and history suggests we’re in for another tight battle. Both sides have unfinished business with each other, having clashed in qualifiers before, and tonight’s game at Tofiq Bahramov Stadium could set the tone for their group campaign.
Match Info
- Competition: UEFA Champions League
- Matchday: 2 of 8
- Date: Today
- Kick-off: 19:45 EAT
- Venue: Tofiq Bahramov Stadium
Head-to-Head Insights
- Qarabag and Copenhagen have met four times before, all in qualifying rounds. Copenhagen won the earliest tie (1998-99 Cup Winners’ Cup), while Qarabag knocked them out in the 2017-18 Champions League qualifiers.
- Copenhagen’s 10-0 win over Qarabag in 1998-99 still stands as the heaviest defeat for any Azerbaijani team in Europe.
- Qarabag are chasing back-to-back Champions League victories for the first time in their history. If they pull it off, Azerbaijan will become only the 24th nation to achieve this feat.
- Copenhagen haven’t won an away game in the Champions League since 2016 (2-0 vs Club Brugge). Their record on the road since: P20 W2 D4 L14.
- Qarabag’s famous 3-2 comeback win over Benfica last season was their first ever Champions League victory. Can lightning strike twice in Baku?
Things to Watch Out For
- Can Qarabag make history with consecutive Champions League wins?
- Will Copenhagen finally break their away curse in Europe?
- The battle of experience vs resilience — who handles the pressure better?
Final Thoughts
Qarabag have momentum, but Copenhagen have history on their side. With both clubs eyeing vital group-stage points, this clash could be tighter than expected — and possibly decided by one big moment.
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