Manchester City vs Copenhagen: Preview, Team News, and Predicted Lineups

Manchester City, the defending Premier League champions, will face FC Copenhagen in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 tie on Tuesday, February 21st.

Preview

Manchester City enter the match as heavy favorites, having won six of their last seven matches in all competitions. They are also in excellent form at the Etihad Stadium, winning eight of their last nine home games.

FC Copenhagen, meanwhile, are underdogs in this tie, but they will be confident of causing an upset after beating Borussia Dortmund in the group stage. The Danish champions are unbeaten in their last five matches in all competitions, and they will be hoping to extend that run against City.

Team News

Manchester City will be without several players for the match, including Kevin De Bruyne (injury), John Stones (injury), and Aymeric Laporte (suspension).

FC Copenhagen have no major injury concerns and will be able to field their strongest possible team.

Predicted Lineups

Manchester City: Ederson; Walker, Akanji, Dias, Ake; Rodri, Bernardo Silva, Gundogan; Mahrez, Haaland, Grealish

FC Copenhagen: Ryan; Diks, Vavro, Khocholava, Kristiansen; Lerager, Falk, Claesson; Biel, Daramy, Haraldsson

Prediction

Manchester City are clear favorites to win the match, but FC Copenhagen have shown that they are capable of beating anyone on their day. The visitors will be hoping to frustrate City and nick a valuable away goal.

However, City's quality should shine through in the end, and they are expected to win the match by a margin of 2-0.