On the back of three matchdays in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League 2025/26, Tottenham Hotspur sit among the eight unbeaten sides — a figure that suggests momentum and resilience. Meanwhile, Copenhagen remains one of the 12 winless teams, underlining the uphill task they face when they travel to London.
Tottenham’s Current Form
- The Spurs’ early-season spark has diminished. After a solid start to 2025/26, they’ve since won just 1 of their last 5 in all competitions (D1, L3).
- In the UCL Group play, they secured 5 of a possible 9 points (W1, D2) — draws away at Bodø/Glimt (2-2) and Monaco (0-0) may be seen as missed opportunities, given the heavier expectations.
- At home in Europe, Tottenham boasts an impressive streak, unbeaten in 21 UEFA fixtures since 2020/21 (W17, D4) — a foundation they’ll try to lean on.
Copenhagen’s Outlook
- Copenhagen defeated a lower-ranked Fredericia in the Danish Superliga on the weekend, marking their third competitive game in a row without defeat (W2, D1) after their last UCL outing: a 4-2 home loss to Dortmund.
- However, their away run in top-flight competition isn’t so strong: two straight losses away from home in recent matches (after an earlier good start of 6 wins from their first nine away games across all competitions).
- Importantly, they have never won a UCL away fixture against an English club despite nine attempts (D2, L7) — an ominous stat heading into this battle.
Head-to-Head and Key Stats
- This matchup marks the first time Tottenham and Copenhagen will meet in any competition.
- Tottenham’s sole meeting with Danish opposition was back in 2007 (3-2 vs Aalborg).
- Copenhagen have only ever beaten an English club twice in 19 matches (D5, L12) — both wins came against Manchester United.
- Hot stats to note:
- 7 of Tottenham’s last 11 European games produced under 2.5 goals.
- When Spurs win at home in Europe, they often score three or more goals (14 of last 19 victories).
- Five of Copenhagen’s last six games across all competitions have seen both teams score.
- In their European away losses, Copenhagen were kept scoreless in 12 of their last 13.
- 7 of Tottenham’s last 11 European games produced under 2.5 goals.
Players to Watch and Team News
- For Tottenham: Defender Micky van de Ven is their only scorer so far in this UCL campaign — and adds an unexpected attacking threat (he also bagged a Premier League brace versus Everton in late October).
- For Copenhagen: The 17-year-old Viktor Dadason became the youngest player to score on his UCL debut in the previous matchday — and also found the net in a cup win soon after.
- Injury update: Tottenham’s Cristian Romero and Destiny Udogie returned from injury at the weekend. Copenhagen’s Marcos López likewise made his comeback. No new injury concerns were reported for either side.
Prediction and Betting Angle
Tactical Outlook
Tottenham will be expected to bring the game to Copenhagen at home, yet their recent form suggests they are a little off-key. Copenhagen similarly arrive with questions about their away mentality and troubling European record in England.
Given Tottenham’s pattern of under-2.5 goals in many recent UEFA outings and Copenhagen’s frequent inability to score away in Europe, the match looks likely to be tight. However, the Stat that Spurs tend to score 3+ when they win at home in Europe suggests that if they do manage to break through, they could do so in a more decisive way.
Pick and Prediction
- Draw is a strong value option — Tottenham’s sluggish moment, combined with Copenhagen’s doggedness, suggests a stalemate is a realistic outcome.
- On the goals front, I’m inclined to back a 2-goal maximum outcome (i.e., under 2.5 goals) given Tottenham’s recent low-scoring European pattern and Copenhagen’s away struggles.
- A possible scenario: 1-1 draw — Tottenham finally penetrate, Copenhagen respond but struggle to push beyond.
Summary Prediction
Result: Tottenham 1-1 Copenhagen
Alternate: Tottenham to win by 1 goal, but with under 2.5 total goals.
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