Istanbul Basaksehir vs FC Copenhagen Prediction & Betting Tips - Europa League

Prediction published on 09/03/2020, 15:07  by Steve Ashfield | Modified on 09/03/2020 at 16:07 in Europa League Predictions

Istanbul Basaksehir have never made it through to the last eight of the Europa League. They host Copenhagen in the first leg of the last 32 but will be wary of their opponents away form. Basaksehir are top of the Turkish Super Lig and began this season in the Champions League. They didn't last long though, losing both their games to Olympiakos (also in the last 16 of the Champions League). Home form got them through in the last 32 against Sporting Lisbon. The away leg was lost 3-1 and it took a last minute goal in the home leg to take the tie into extra time. A 119th minute goal eventually took them into the next round and they will be looking for a similar home performance in this game. 

Copenhagen caused a shock in the last round when they beat Celtic. The home leg ended in a 1-1 draw but the Danes (currently second in their domestic league) surprised the Scottish champions with a 3-1 win at Celtic Park. They qualified from a tight group that saw them up against Lugano, Malmo FF and Dynamo Kiev. Away form saw them win one and draw two of their games They have already had six games in the Europa League this season that has seen both teams score. A bet on both Basaksehir and Copenhagen to get on the scoresheet looks a good one to make.