Match Overview

The 4th round match of the 2025/26 group stage between Tottenham Hotspur (England) and Copenhagen (Denmark) will take place on November 4th at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. This preview provides a comprehensive forecast, betting tips, coefficients, and statistics for the encounter.

Tottenham Hotspur’s Current Form

The London club remains undefeated in the current group stage campaign, yet they have only managed to accumulate 5 points, placing them 15th in the tournament standings. Tottenham began their journey with a 1-0 home victory against Villarreal. Following this, they played two away matches, securing a 2-2 draw with Bodø/Glimt and a goalless 0-0 draw against Monaco. It’s also worth noting that the English side has kept a clean sheet in 3 of their last 4 Champions League fixtures.

Tottenham Key Statistics

• In their last 9 matches within this elite European competition, Tottenham has suffered only a single defeat, recording 3 wins and 5 draws.
• Fewer than three goals were scored in 8 of the last 11 Champions League games involving the English team.
• On their home turf in this tournament, the Londoners boast a 5-match unbeaten streak, which includes 3 victories and 2 draws.

Tottenham’s Expected Starting Line-up (4-4-2)

Guglielmo Vicario – Kevin Danso, Jed Spence, Micky van de Ven, Pedro Porro – João Palhinha, Rodrigo Bentancur, Mohammed Kudus, Xavi Simons – Brennan Johnson, Randal Kolo Muani.

Tottenham Injury Report

Defenders Ben Davies, Destiny Udogie, and Radu Drăgușin are currently sidelined due to injuries. Midfielders Lucas Bergvall, James Maddison, Yves Bissouma, and Dejan Kulusevski are also unavailable, as is forward Dominic Solanke.

Copenhagen’s Performance Analysis

The Scandinavian team is yet to secure a single victory after three rounds of the group stage. Despite a respectable start with a 2-2 home draw against Bayer, the Danish side subsequently suffered a 0-2 away defeat to Qarabağ and a 2-4 home loss to Borussia Dortmund. With only 1 point, Copenhagen currently occupies the 32nd position in the overall standings.

 

Copenhagen Key Statistics

• The club has avoided defeat in 7 of their last 9 matches in this European competition, securing 4 wins and 3 draws.
• Away from home, Copenhagen has managed only 1 victory in their last 8 Champions League matches, alongside 4 draws and 3 defeats.
• No more than two goals were scored in 6 of the last 7 away games involving the Scandinavian team in this tournament.

Copenhagen’s Expected Starting Line-up (4-5-1)

Dominik Kotarski – Junnosuke Suzuki, Gabriel Pereira, Pantelis Hatzidiakos, Marcos Lopes – Jordan Larsson, Viktor Claesson, Lukas Lerager, William Clem, Dominik Sarapata – Youssoufa Moukoko.

Copenhagen Injury Report

Midfielders Oliver Højer, Magnus Mattsson, Thomas Delaney, and defenders Rodrigo Huescas and Birger Meling will miss the upcoming fixture due to various injuries.

Match Official Information

Erik Lambrechts (Belgium)

Referee Statistics (2024/25–2025/26 International Matches)

• Matches officiated: 12
• Yellow cards shown (including second yellows): 37
• Average yellow cards per match: 3.1
• Red cards shown: 1
• Average fouls per match: 23
• Penalties awarded: 17%

Tottenham Hotspur vs Copenhagen Match Prediction

Tottenham exhibits a formidable record in the Champions League and is highly favored to extend their unbeaten run in this tournament. Their strength is further underscored by a remarkable 21-match unbeaten streak in home European fixtures, which includes 17 wins and 4 draws. Moreover, Tottenham has not suffered a defeat in their last 7 group stage Champions League matches, registering 3 victories and 4 draws.

 

Conversely, the Danish team has managed only 2 victories in their last 21 away matches in the main draw of this European competition, alongside 4 draws and 15 defeats. Furthermore, Copenhagen has consistently struggled against Premier League opposition, with only 2 wins, 5 draws, and 12 losses in their last 19 encounters with English teams. Their away record against such opponents stands at 2 draws and 7 defeats.

Considering these compelling statistics and historical performance trends, I anticipate Tottenham will ultimately secure a victory against the Scandinavian side, even if it’s by a narrow margin. Therefore, my prediction is: “Tottenham with a -1 handicap”.

Author: Олександр Олексенко