The match of the 8th round of the 2025/26 Champions League group stage between Barcelona (Spain) and Copenhagen (Denmark) will take place on 28 january at Camp Nou. Barcelona vs Copenhagen: prediction, betting odds and statistics.
Barcelona
Barcelona only secured at least a place in the play-offs in the previous round. The visitors played away against Slavia and beat the Prague side 4:2. It was the second successive win in the group stage, which lifted the home side to 9th place. Moreover, the club is behind three opponents above them in the table only on goal difference. Matches involving Barcelona are among the highest scoring in the group stage – an average of 4.4 goals are scored. The home side can qualify directly for the round of 16 if, in the event of equal points with close rivals, they have the advantage on superior goal difference.
- In their 20 previous Champions League matches Barcelona suffered only 3 defeats (13 wins and 4 draws).
- At least three goals were scored in 12 of Barcelona's previous matches in this competition.
- Both teams scored in 9 of Barcelona's last 10 Champions League games.
Potential Barcelona Lineup (4-2-3-1)
Joan Garcia – Jules Kounde, Pau Cubarsi, Gerard Martin, Alex Balde – Eric Garcia, Daniel Olmo – Raphinha, Lamine Yamal, Fermin Lopez – Robert Lewandowski.
Defender Andreas Christensen, midfielder Gavi and Pedri are recovering from injuries. Midfielder Frenkie de Jong will miss the game due to suspension.
Copenhagen
Copenhagen salvaged a draw at home against Napoli in the previous round (1:1). Before that the visitors beat Villarreal and Kairat (both 3:2). Thanks to this unbeaten run the squad returned to contention for a place in the play-offs. At the moment the team sits 26th in the standings, but it is behind the nearest rivals from the top 24 only on goal difference. In addition, Copenhagen's matches are among the highest scoring in the group stage – an average of 4 goals are scored. The visiting team can reach the play-offs, but they need rivals to have an inferior goal difference in the event of equal points. A win in this meeting will, in all likelihood, guarantee them a place in the Europa Conference League play-offs.
- The team has avoided defeat in 10 of its last 13 matches in this competition (6 wins and 4 draws).
- At least three goals were scored in 4 of Copenhagen's last 5 Champions League games.
- Both teams scored in 5 of Copenhagen's previous 7 matches in this European competition.
Potential Copenhagen Lineup (4-4-2)
Dominik Kotarski – Birger Meling, Pantelis Hatzidiakos, Gabriel Pereira, Junnosuke Suzuki – Marcos Lopez, Mads Madsen, Elias Achouri, Jordan Larsson – Andreas Cornelius, Viktor Daðason.
Midfielder Magnus Mattsson and forward Rodrigo Uescas will not be available due to injuries. Midfielder Thomas Delaney will miss the match due to suspension.
Referee
Benoît Bastien (France)
Matches – 15 (International matches, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow/Second Yellow Cards Shown – 71;
Average Yellow Cards Per Match – 4.7;
Red Cards Shown – 3;
Fouls Per Match – 26;
Penalties – 40%.
Barcelona Vs Copenhagen: Match Prediction
Both opponents retain tournament motivation for the final round. Barcelona need a win to finish among the top eight, while Copenhagen need a win to reach the play-offs. Therefore, in this meeting we expect both an entertaining game and a high scoring level. We anticipate that both teams will spend a large part of the match attacking and will at least exchange successful strikes, especially since matches involving both clubs average four or more goals in the current group stage.
Barcelona have scored in 26 of their last 27 Champions League matches. However, the home side have also conceded in 10 of their last games in this competition. Meanwhile, the Scandinavians failed to leave the field without scoring in 13 of their previous 16 matches in this tournament, but Copenhagen have conceded in their seven most recent Champions League games. Therefore, our view is that both teams will score.
Prediction: Both teams to score
