Villarreal and Copenhagen go head-to-head at Estadio de la Cerámica in a crucial Champions League clash with both sides sitting near the bottom of the standings.
| Tournament: | Champions League |
|---|---|
| Venue: | Estadio de la Cerámica |
| Date: | 10.12.2025 |
| Time: | 17:45 GMT |
Villarreal vs Copenhagen Form and Head to Head
Villarreal secured a 2-0 victory against Getafe in their most recent LaLiga match. Their form has been very strong recently. In their last six games, the Yellow Submarine suffered just one defeat to Borussia Dortmund (4-0). They managed to win 5 of those 6 games while scoring 10 goals in the process.
Copenhagen are coming off the back of a 2-0 defeat at home against Soenderjyske Fodbold in the Superliga. The Lions have had a mixed run of form in their last six matches, including a 4-2 victory over Esbjerg fB in the Cup, but also suffered defeats to AGF (2-0) and Vejle (2-0).
Who is the betting favourite in Villarreal vs Copenhagen?
Latest odds suggest Villarreal are the clear betting favourites to beat Copenhagen. The Yellow Submarines have an implied win probability of nearly 68%. Meanwhile, the Danish team enters the tie as underdogs.
| Winner | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Villareal | 10/21 | Ladbrokes |
| Copenhagen | 28/5 | 10bet |
| Draw | 4/1 | bet365 |
Odds last updated at 4:45PM Wednesday, 10th December.
Villarreal vs Copenhagen Team News
Villarreal are facing a significant injury crisis. Gerard Moreno is still sidelined with an injury, while Willy Kambwala is out with a hamstring problem. Logan Costa and Pau Cabanes are long-term absentees with cruciate ligament injuries. Juan Foyth is suspended after receiving a red card.
Copenhagen are also dealing with several absentees. Oliver Højer is injured, Magnus Mattsson has a cruciate ligament injury, and Rodrigo Huescas is unavailable due to a knee problem. Liam West is also ineligible.
Villarreal vs Copenhagen Confirmed Lineups
Villarreal (4-4-2): L. Júnior; P. Navarro, R. Veiga, R. Marín, A. Pedraza; T. Buchanan, P. Gueye, S. Comesaña, A. Moleiro; G. Mikautadze, N. Pépé
Copenhagen (4-2-3-1): D. Kotarski; M. López, G. Pereira, J. Suzuki, Y. Zague; M. E. Madsen, W. Clem; Robert, M. Elyounoussi, J. Larsson; V. Dadason
Lineups powered by WhoScored.com.
Villarreal vs Copenhagen Match Prediction
Given Villarreal's struggles in front of goal and Copenhagen's defensive vulnerabilities, a draw would seem the most likely outcome. Villarreal have been struggling with their finishing, while Copenhagen have been leaking goals due to defensive instability. However, Villareal's home advantage gives them a slight benefit to win the match.
Prediction: Villarreal 2-1 Copenhagen
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Nicholas Pepe has committed 1+ fouls in 3 of their last 5 apps in the Champions League.
Best odds of 5/6 available at BetMGM during publishing.
William Clem has recorded 1+ shots in 4 of their last 5 apps in the Champions League.
Best odds of 15/13 available at Unibet during publishing.
Pape Gueye has recorded 1+ shots on target in 4 of their last 4 apps in the Champions League.
Best odds of 11/10 available at BetMGM during publishing.
Viktor Dadason has scored in 2 of their last 3 apps in the Champions League.
Best odds of 15/4 available at bet365 during publishing.
Jordan Larsson has recorded 1+ shots on target in 4 of their last 5 apps in the Champions League.
Best odds of 23/20 available at BetMGM during publishing.
Villarreal vs Copenhagen Bet Builder Tip
Our Villarreal vs Copenhagen Bet Builder Tip includes:
P. Gueye Over 0.5 - Shots On Target
J. Larsson Over 0.5 - Shots On Target
Pape Habib Gueye - To Be Shown A Card
Best odds of 20/1 available at BetMGM while publishing.
