[(F.C. Copenhagen) Strength]:
1. F.C. Copenhagen played a draw away to FC Basel in the first leg, and they will advance to the main tournament of the UEFA Champions League if they win this game. Thus, the team will go all out to attack at home.
2. F.C. Copenhagen's major center-back Gabriel Pereira scored an equalizer for the team in the last league game. He scored in two successive games, with a remarkable offense.
3. F.C. Copenhagen drew 1-1 at home against Odense BK in the last league game. The team kept unbeaten in the last 4 competitive games with 2 wins and 2 draws, being in stable form.
4. F.C. Copenhagen have a powerful offense. They scored 12 goals in the last 5 competitive games, averaging more than 2 goals per game.
5. F.C. Copenhagen's home ability is guaranteed. They achieved 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in the last 5 competitive games at home, winning both UEFA Champions League home games.
6. F.C. Copenhagen have a solid defense at home. They conceded 4 goals in the last 5 home games and kept 3 clean sheets.
[(F.C. Copenhagen) Weakness]:
1. F.C. Copenhagen's league game proceeded as scheduled last round, placing them in a busy fixture schedule with two games in one week. In contrast, Basel's league game was postponed, allowing the team a full week to rest and prepare. This has resulted in a significant disparity in physical fitness between the two sides for this game.
[(FC Basel) Strength]:
1. Having failed to secure an advantage at home in the first leg, FC Basel are unlikely to adopt an conservative approach in this away game. Instead, they will actively seek scoring opportunities and demonstrate strong motivation to compete for a victory.
2. FC Basel's midfield star Xherdan Shaqiri scored a goal in the first leg, briefly giving his team the lead. Across 6 competitive games this new season, he has contributed 4 goals and 1 assist, establishing himself as the most consistent scoring threat in the squad.
3. FC Basel drew 1-1 at home against F.C. Copenhagen in the first leg. They kept unbeaten in two successive competitive games, being in good form.
4. FC Basel have a powerful offense. They scored 14 goals in the last 5 competitive games, averaging more nearly 3 goals per game.
[(FC Basel) Weakness]:
1. FC Basel's major center-back Jonas Adjetey was sent off by a red card in the first leg. He will be suspended in this game.
2. FC Basel's key midfielder Anton Kade recently transferred to Bundesliga club FC Augsburg for a fee of 2.25 million euros. During his three-season tenure with FC Basel, Anton Kade made 107 official appearances, contributing 13 goals and 10 assists. He played a pivotal role in helping the team secure a domestic double (league and Swiss Cup) last season.
3. FC Basel's defensive consistency needs to be improved. They conceded 9 goals in 6 competitive games so far this season, without any clean sheet.
4. FC Basel are not competitive enough on the road. They received 1 win and 2 losses in 3 competitive away games so far this season. Their sole victory came against a third-tier team, FC Biel-Bienne, in the Swiss Cup.
[Tips]:
F.C. Copenhagen are currently in stable form, having remained unbeaten in their last 4 competitive games.
The team have strong offensive firepower and reliable home performance.
In contrast, FC Basel's current form is clearly inferior to F.C. Copenhagen, with significant defensive issues and limited away capabilities.
The first leg ended in a 1-1 draw, and while F.C. Copenhagen hold a clear home advantage this time, they are facing a busy schedule with two gamesin one week, raising concerns about player fitness.
As a result, F.C. Copenhagen may be overestimated, and FC Basel are expected to remain unbeaten within regular time.
[Recommended]:
FC Basel (+0.5/1)
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