Prediction and odds analysis for Qarabag vs Copenhagen at 23:45 on October 1, Champions League qualifying round

Qarabag recently beat Gabala 2-0 in the Azerbaijan Premier League on September 26, 2025. Previously, they won 5-0 against Araz (September 21, 2025), defeated Benfica 3-2 (September 17, 2025), drew 1-1 with Zira (September 12, 2025), and won 2-0 over Karvan (August 31, 2025). These last five games demonstrate strong form (4 wins, 1 draw), scoring 13 goals and conceding 3. Coached by Qurban Qurbanov, Qarabag will depend on Robert Silva and Musa Gurbanly to make the most of their home ground advantage.

Copenhagen recently won 2-1 against Sonderjyske in the Danish Superliga on September 27, 2025. Before that, they beat Lyngby 2-0 (September 24, 2025), drew 3-3 with Silkeborg (September 21, 2025), drew 2-2 with Bayer Leverkusen (September 18, 2025), and lost 1-2 to Brondby (September 13, 2025). Their recent five matches show inconsistent form (2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss), scoring 10 goals and conceding 7. Led by Jacob Neestrup, Copenhagen will rely on Elias Achouri and Andreas Cornelius to surprise their opponents.

The two teams met twice recently in the 2017/18 Champions League qualifiers, each winning once, with an average total of 1.5 goals scored. Qarabag holds home advantage with a recent unbeaten run, while Copenhagen brings European experience. A balanced match ending in a draw is a plausible outcome.

Squad status for Qarabag vs Copenhagen

Qarabag: Marko Jankovic (injured); Joni Montiel (long-term injury); Robert Silva (ready to play).

Copenhagen: Elias Achouri, Andreas Cornelius (injury doubts); Oliver Hojer, Magnus Mattsson, Jonathan Moalem (injured); Robert Silva (ready to play).

Expected lineups for Qarabag vs Copenhagen

Qarabag: Kochalski - Cafarquliyev, Mustafazada, Medina, Silva - Bicalho, Borges - Zoubir, Andrade, Kashchuk - Duran.

Copenhagen: Kotarski - Lopez, Hatzidiakos, Pereira, Huescas - Silva, Delaney, Lerager, Larsson - Moukoko, Elyounoussi.

Qarabag recent form

26/09/25: Qarabag 2-0 Gabala (Premier League)

21/09/25: Araz 0-5 Qarabag (Premier League)

17/09/25: Benfica 2-3 Qarabag (Champions League)

12/09/25: Qarabag 1-1 Zira (Premier League)

31/08/25: Karvan 0-2 Qarabag (Premier League)

Copenhagen recent form

27/09/25: Sonderjyske 1-2 Copenhagen (Superliga)

24/09/25: Lyngby 0-2 Copenhagen (Cup)

21/09/25: Copenhagen 3-3 Silkeborg (Superliga)

18/09/25: Copenhagen 2-2 Bayer Leverkusen (Champions League)

13/09/25: Brondby 2-1 Copenhagen (Superliga)

Head-to-head record Qarabag vs Copenhagen

24/08/17: Copenhagen 2-1 Qarabag (Champions League Qualifying)

15/08/17: Qarabag 1-0 Copenhagen (Champions League Qualifying)

Prediction for Qarabag vs Copenhagen

Qarabag, with home advantage and a long unbeaten streak, is favored to win narrowly. Copenhagen, despite good away form, suffers from injuries and less favorable head-to-head history. A close match with a victory for Qarabag is the most likely scenario.

Predicted score: Qarabag 1-0 Copenhagen