Manchester City will be looking to book their place in the quarter-finalst (Getty Images)
Manchester City hold a strong first-leg advantage over Copenhagen as they bid to book their place in the Champions League quarter-finals.
A 3-1 victory in Denmark has left Pep Guardiola’s side poised to progress as they seek to retain their continental crown.
A dominant win over rivals Manchester United in their last league outing will leave the defending champions full of confidence.
The visitors were beaten in Friday night Superliga action in a top-of-the-table clash with Midtjylland.
Here’s everything you need to know. Get the latest Manchester City vs Copenhagen odds and tips here.
When is Manchester City vs Copenhagen?
The second leg of the Champions League tie is due to kick off at 8pm GMT on Wednesday 6 March at the Etihad Stadium.
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on TNT Sports 1, with coverage on the channel from 7.30pm GMT. Subscribers can stream the action via discovery+.
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Team news
Josko Gvardiol was back on the bench for the Manchester derby, leaving Jack Grealish as Pep Guardiola’s only senior absentee. The Manchester City manager may well look to rotate in places with a crunch clash with Liverpool to come on Sunday.
Copenhagen suffered an injury blow in their weekend league defeat as Viktor Claesson was withdrawn, while Emil Hojlund is a doubt. Lukas Lerager is back available having served a suspension but may also be out due to injury.
Confirmed line-ups
Manchester City XI: Ederson; Lewis, Akanji, Dias, Gvardiol: Rodri, Kovacic; Bobb, Alvarez, Nunes; Haaland
Copenhagen XI: Grabara; Ankersen, Jelert, Vavro, Mckenna, Diks; Froholdt, Oskarsson, Clem; Achouri, Elyounoussi
Odds
Manchester City win 1/7
Draw 15/2
Copenhagen win 14/1
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Prediction
Manchester City go through in comfort. Manchester City 3-1 Copenhagen (6-2 agg.)
