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As the likes of Manchester City and Chelsea look to book their respective Champions League quarter-final tickets, we have a pair of heavyweight European showdowns on the cards this week.
On a Wednesday night that could prove to offer plenty of action, we have found a pair of midweek Champions League betting markets that are worth keeping an eye out for.
20:00 Manchester City vs Copenhagen
While Manchester City might have a real battle on their hands to make more Premier League history in 2024, the Sky Blues are in the midst of an extended purple patch. With the mood around the Etihad at a red-hot high, Pep Guardiola’s men will be looking to punch their Champions League knockout stage ticket with a major statement on Wednesday night.
Mounting a dramatic comeback over the weekend as they eventually secured a 3-1 victory against bitter local rivals Manchester United, the former Barcelona boss has seen his superstar squad go unbeaten in all of their previous 19 straight appearances across all competitions.
Picking up a first-leg advantage on foreign soil last month as they secured another 3-1 win away at Copenhagen, City have continued to shine with their free-scoring performances in the final third.
While the record-breaking Erling Haaland might have continued to steal most of City’s headlines this season, England international Phil Foden could play another leading role here.
Bagging a derby brace against Manchester United over the weekend, the 23-year-old has notched nine goals across all competitions since opening up the New Year.
Although Copenhagen might have sprung a real European upset back in December as they punched a knockout stage spot, the Danish giants couldn’t have asked for a tougher challenge over the past fortnight.
Hit with that 3-1 loss when they welcomed City to he Parken Stadium for their first-leg battle on February 13th, Wednesday’s guests should also be worried by their most recent trip to the blue half of…
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Author : Tom Dunstan
Publish date : 2024-03-05 03:00:43
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