Match Overview

The 2025/26 Group Stage Matchday 3 fixture between Danish side Copenhagen and German giants Borussia Dortmund will take place on October 21 at Parken Stadium. Here’s our detailed prediction, betting tip, odds analysis, and key statistics for Copenhagen vs Borussia Dortmund.

Copenhagen Analysis

The Danish team suffered a 0:2 away defeat to Qarabag in their previous Champions League match. This loss marked their first in 8 Champions League encounters, a run that previously included 4 wins and 3 draws. Additionally, Jakob Neestrup’s squad ended their 4-game scoring streak in the tournament. In both Group Stage matches of the 2025/26 Champions League, Copenhagen has conceded exactly two goals. With just one point after two rounds, Copenhagen currently sits 28th in the overall standings.

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

Copenhagen Probable 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 & Injuries

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

Borussia Dortmund Analysis

Nico Kovac’s side, after a thrilling 4:4 draw against Juventus, comfortably defeated Athletic 4:1 at home. Dortmund has lost only one of their last 9 Champions League matches (5 wins, 3 draws), but they failed to keep a clean sheet in 7 of those games. Moreover, the German team has 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. They currently hold the 7th position in the overall standings.

• 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 games in this tournament.
• Dortmund opened the scoring in 7 of their last 9 away Champions League matches.

Borussia Dortmund Probable 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 & Injuries

Defender Emre Can and midfielder Julien Duranville will be unavailable due to injuries.

Match Official

Danny Makkelie (Netherlands)

Matches officiated – 6 (International competitions, 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%.

Match Prediction and Betting Tips

Copenhagen’s Defensive Struggles and Home Form

The Danish side showcased excellent defensive play in the qualifying rounds, keeping five clean sheets in six matches. However, once they reached the main group stage, where the quality of opposition is significantly higher, their defensive solidity has faltered. This is a common pattern for Copenhagen. In their previous Champions League season, the Scandinavians conceded in 6 out of 8 matches. Nevertheless, the club consistently scores goals at all stages, especially on home turf, where they have found the back of the net in 8 consecutive Champions League fixtures.

Borussia Dortmund has been impressive with their goal-scoring ability. In their first two matches, the team scored 8 goals, netting at least twice in 4 of their last 5 Champions League games. However, by prioritizing attacking football, Borussia often faces defensive challenges. Nico Kovac’s team has conceded in their last 6 Champions League matches.

Final Verdict and Betting Recommendation

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 here. My prediction: “Both Teams To Score – Yes” with odds of 1.70.