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quarta-feira, 5 de agosto de 2020

FC Copenhagen vs Istanbul Basaksehir Prediction & Match Preview

FC Copenhagen vs Istanbul Basaksehir
Europa League
Date: Wednesday, 5 August 2020
Kick-off at 17:55 UK/ 18:55 CET
Venue: Telia Parken.

FCK failed to give a tough fight for Midtjylland in the title-race, and had to settle for the runner-up spot, a concerning 14 points below the toppers. Moreover, they have been on an unimpressive run of games lately, and seem not at prepared for the European challenge.

On the other hand, Okan Buruk’s men are brimming with confidence, after recapturing the league crown, which they had lost to Galatasaray the past season. Impeccable defense was one of the major reasons that they were able to race to the top of the Turkish top flight.

Moreover, they also had secured a 1-0 win in the first leg of the game, and as it’s common knowledge, the Super Lig is far better a league than that of their Danish counterparts.

As such, expect Buruk’s men to make it to the Quarters.

Copenhagen vs Istanbul Basaksehir: Head-to-head (h2h)

The reverse fixture ended in a 1-0 win for the Turkish contingent, at home. This has been the sole match-up between the two so far.

Copenhagen vs Istanbul Basaksehir: Prediction

The first leg of the tie was an extremely tense one, and throughout the match-up, the defensive superiority of both teams was on good display. After a goalless first half, the second too seemed poised to end without anyone scoring.

However, towards the end of the fixture, in the 88th minute to be precise, the hosts (Buruk’s men) were given a penalty, which was then coolly converted.

The Danish team tried their best to score an equalizer, but the home backline did their job in keeping them at bay – thus denying the visitors an important away goal.

As things stand, the Turks lead 1-0 in aggregate, and need just a draw this Wednesday to progress to the Quarters. This in itself would be a major confidence-booster for them, whereas FCK will have to score at least once, in order to have any shot at progressing.

At one point or another, they will have to prioritize attacking over defense, and the guests will be waiting to take advantage of that. Moreover, the Super Lig champions had the best defense in their league this season, and also kept a clean sheet in their sole h2h match so far.

In addition, the Danish squad could no longer score an away goal, while each goal of their opposite number will be classified an away goal. By all means, expect Istanbul Basaksehir to secure a ticket to the Quarters.

Copenhagen vs Istanbul Basaksehir: Betting Tips

Double Chance: Istanbul Basaksehir or Draw @ 1.50 (1/2)
Istanbul Basaksehir +0.5 Asian Handicap @ 1.50 (1/2).

Shakhtar Donetsk vs Wolfsburg Prediction & Match Preview

Shakhtar Donetsk vs Wolfsburg
Europa League
Date: Wednesday, 5 August 2020
Kick-off at 17:55 UK/ 18:55 CET
Venue: OSC Metalist.

The Miners have been tearing it up in the Ukrainian league this season, and won the title in style. In fact, by the time the campaign came to an end, the team had a lead of 23 points over the second-placed Dynamo Kyiv.

In the process, they had scored the most number of goals of all the teams in the competition, and conceded the least as well. To quote a stat, they had a frightening +54 goal difference at the end of the season.

Meanwhile, the Wolves had a season to forget. They barely managed to qualify to Europe – just a ticket to the qualifiers of the Europa League, after finishing seventh in the table, and they had a goal difference of just +2.

On top of that, the Ukrainian contingent recorded an away win in the first leg of the tie as well. By the looks of things, it seems that Luis Castro’s men are the favorites to progress to the Quarters.

Shakhtar Donetsk vs Wolfsburg: Head-to-head (h2h)

Only once have these two teams locked horns so far, and it was the reverse leg of this upcoming match-up. Then, the Miners recorded a 1-2 win on the road.

Shakhtar Donetsk vs Wolfsburg: Prediction

Castro’s men had recorded a 1-2 win away from home in the first leg. Right away in the 17th minute itself did they manage to score their first goal, and had a massive opportunity to double the lead five minutes later via a penalty. But unfortunately they missed.

However, in a curious turn of events, the hosts missed one as well before the half time. Later, either team scored one goal each.

As things stand, the Miners have a 1-2 lead in aggregate scorecard, as well as both of those are away goals. This effectively means, that they could lose 0-1 at home in this second leg, and they still could progress.

All they have to make sure is that they do not concede two goals, and they will automatically make it into the Quarters. The Germans will be forced to attack from the get-go, and the offensively in-form Castro’s men will take advantage of the spaces left behind.

Moreover, the Wolves have been struggling all season as well. As such, expect Shakhtar Donetsk to avoid a loss at the very least this Wednesday.

However, understand that Oliver Glasner’s men are desperate, and that they are coming from one of the best leagues in Europe. They are far more experienced in high-pressure situations as well as in taking on high-quality opponents. They will find the back of the net at least once.