Switzerland and Denmark hope for a CL participant

The Swiss media are already writing about the weeks of truth for FC Basel. Despite the early stage of the season, the next few matches could set the tone for the entire campaign. In both a positive and negative sense.

After a rather disappointing start with two wins and two defeats in their first four games, the reigning champions are now fully focused on the important matches in the Champions League playoffs. For the first time since 2017/18, the “Bebbi” want to qualify for the main draw of the most important club competition on the continental level. However, betting on the team of former Bundesliga pro Ludovic Magnin between FC Basel and FC Copenhagen carries many risks.

The Danish title holders are visiting St. Jakob Park, a team that was in the last 16 of the Champions League just two years ago and only had to bow out of the Conference League last year against eventual winners Chelsea. Unlike their upcoming opponents, FCK had to battle through two qualifying rounds this summer. However, the Danes not only remained unbeaten (3-1-0) against Drita and Malmö, but also failed to concede a single goal. I don’t see Neestrup’s team as underdogs in Switzerland and can therefore even imagine betting on the Asian handicap (-0.25) in the Bet365 app.

In addition, the start to the new Superliga season can also be described as successful, with four wins from five matches and the associated lead in the table. Another positive aspect is that the offense led by former BVB striker Youssoufa Moukoko has already scored 20 goals in nine competitive games. At the weekend, there was a 3-1 win at Nordsjaelland. For Wednesday evening’s Champions League first leg, my FC Basel vs. FC Copenhagen prediction is for a game with plenty of goals. Goals at both ends are also conceivable.

Especially considering that a corresponding bet would have paid off in all five competitive games played by the “Bebbi.” Even in the cup game against lower-league club Biel-Bienne at the weekend, FCB did not keep a clean sheet in their 6-1 win, but they did underline their own attacking strength, which was also evident in both home wins against Young Boys (4-1) and Grasshoppers (2-1). It is no coincidence that Xherdan Shaqiri and his teammates had by far the best attack in the Alpine republic last season. The FC Basel vs. FC Copenhagen betting odds for over 2.5 goals are therefore also attractive.

FC Basel – FC Copenhagen Head-to-head record / H2H record

To date, there have been no meetings between FC Basel and FC Copenhagen in the statistics. FC Basel has only played five times in the European Cup against a Danish club and has a negative record with only one win, one draw and three defeats. Meanwhile, FCK has two wins from two games, both against Lugano. There is another interesting direct comparison between the two German strikers. Moukoko on the visitors’ side and Moritz Broschinski, who moved to Basel from Bochum and scored immediately in his first competitive game in the cup.

FC Basel – FC Copenhagen Tip

A total of seven tickets are still up for grabs for the UEFA Champions League group stage. One of them will go to either the Swiss or Danish champions. FC Basel and FC Copenhagen are facing each other in a very attractive playoff match that is guaranteed to be full of excitement. It is quite possible that Wednesday evening at St. Jakob Park will be more goal-filled than expected. The home side in particular are known for their spectacular attacking play, but they are also extremely vulnerable defensively.

In all of FCB’s competitive games so far, both teams have scored at least once. The over 2.5 would have gone through every time. FCK have also scored at least two goals in seven of their nine matches in 2025/26. Considering the attacking power on both sides, I recommend betting on both teams to score between FC Basel and FC Copenhagen. On the other hand, over 2.5 goals at 2.10 also promises remarkable value.