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Copenhagen will welcome Heidenheim to Parken Stadium on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 8:00 pm UK time, in the first leg of their UEFA Conference League knockout round playoff. With just two points separating the sides in the league phase, this tie promises to be a closely contested affair.

Interesting Fact:
Heidenheim have never played a Danish club in a competitive European match before, making this their first-ever trip to Denmark for a UEFA fixture.

Team Analysis
Copenhagen
Copenhagen return to competitive action after a lengthy winter break, with their last official match being a 3-0 loss to Rapid Vienna in December. Despite that setback, they finished the league phase with two wins, two draws, and two defeats.

Domestically, they have been far more dominant, sitting at the top of the Danish Superliga with just two league losses all season. Their biggest concern will be match fitness, as they have only played friendly matches in recent months.

Form:

Last 5 matches: L-W-W-D-W
Last match: 3-0 loss vs Rapid Vienna

Key Players:

• Mohamed Elyounoussi: The Norwegian forward has been one of Copenhagen’s standout attacking threats this season.
• Rasmus Falk Jensen: The experienced midfielder controls the tempo of Copenhagen’s play and provides leadership.

Injuries/Suspensions:

• Oscar Buur (out, broken finger)
• Rasmus Falk Jensen (doubtful, knee injury)
• Elias Achouri (doubtful, injury)
• Roony Bardghji (doubtful, knee injury)
• Nicolai Boilesen (doubtful, knee injury)
• Kevin Diks (suspended, yellow card accumulation

Heidenheim

Heidenheim finished 16th in the Conference League league phase, earning the final seeded spot in the draw. Their European campaign started strong with three wins, but two defeats and a draw meant they had to settle for the playoffs.

Frank Schmidt’s side are struggling domestically, sitting in 16th place in the Bundesliga with only four wins all season. They have the fourth-worst defensive record in Germany, conceding 43 goals in 21 games.

However, they have performed better on the road in Europe, collecting six points away from home compared to four at home during the group stage.

Form:

Last 5 matches: D-L-D-L-W
Last match: 1-1 draw vs Werder Bremen
Key Players:

• Jan-Niklas Beste: The versatile midfielder is Heidenheim’s primary creative outlet, providing assists and goals.
• Marvin Pieringer: The forward has been one of their most dangerous players in front of goal.

 

Injuries/Suspensions:

• Niklas Dorsch (out, knee injury)
• Paul Tschernuth (ineligible)
• Frans Kratzig (ineligible)
• Stefan Schimmer (ineligible)

Head-to-Head and Past Encounters
This is the first-ever competitive meeting between Copenhagen and Heidenheim.
Copenhagen are unbeaten at home in European competition this season.
Heidenheim have conceded the first goal in each of their last six away matches.

Prediction
Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: Copenhagen 2-1 Heidenheim

Copenhagen’s superior domestic form and home advantage should give them the edge, though Heidenheim’s European away performances suggest they could still pose a challenge.

Betting Tips
Both Teams to Score: Yes
Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals
Anytime Goalscorer: Mohamed Elyounoussi

Possible Lineups
Copenhagen (4-4-2):
Ramaj; Meling, Pereira, Hatzidiakos, Huescas; Delaney, Clem, Robert, Claesson; Chiakha, Elyounoussi

Heidenheim (4-5-1):
Muller; Theuerkauf, Gimber, Mainka, Traore; Scienza, Wanner, Kerber, Schoppner, Conteh; Breunig

Hot Stat
Heidenheim have won just one of their last 15 matches across all competitions, highlighting their struggles this season.

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