FC Copenhagen – Atalanta Prediction & Picks (30.08.2018)

FC Copenhagen and Atalanta measure forces in Telia Parken, in a return match of this phase of the UEFA Europa League (Play-offs), after the draw by (0-0) in the first leg.

FC Copenhagen:

The home team comes to this return match after a goalless draw as a visitor, so in case of victory will confirm the qualification to the next phase. In the last match they played, for the Superliga, they beat SønderjyskE at home (3-2). In the last 10 home matches FC Copenhagen has won 6, tied 1 and lost 3.

For this competition, he did not lose any of the last 7 games. Their attack has scored regularly, since they have scored goals in 6 of the last 7 matches for this competition. In 14 games, he got the comeback in 2 of the 5 games in which he suffered the first goal. There is 1 period that stands out in the last 8 home matches for all competitions: they have suffered 3 of their 7 goals between minutes (46′-60 ‘).

If you analyze all the matches played in these pre-qualifiers of the Europa League, the Danish team has played 7 matches so far, and has an average of 1.86 goals scored and 0.43 goals suffered per game, demonstrating good performance in both sectors. We must say that the home team has a good use, both at home and away from home, however, it is in their stadium that is usually more efficient. The highlight of the team in these games was the advanced Kenan, with 5 goals and 2 assists. For this match the coach S. Solbakken should use the tactical scheme 4-4-2, to have a greater organization, both defensively and offensively, taking D N’Doye and C. Holse as the most advanced players of the team.

Atalanta:

The away team comes to this second leg after a goalless draw with the advantage of not having suffered goals at home in the first leg. In the last match they played, for Serie A, they tied with Roma by (3-3). In the last 10 away matches Atalanta has won 5, tied 3 and lost 2. Their attack has scored regularly, since they have scored goals in 4 of the last 5 matches for this competition.

When analyzing all the matches played in these pre-qualifiers of the Europa League, the Italian team played 5 matches so far and has an average of 3.2 goals scored and 0.6 goals suffered per game, showing an optimal performance in both sectors. It should be noted that the visiting team has achieved a better performance away from home. The highlight of the team in these games was the advanced M. Barrow, with 4 goals scored. For this match the technician G. Gasperini must place his team in 3-4-1-2, to have a better defensive organization and attack through the center of the field, making the ball reach the advanced E. Rigoni and D. Zapata.