TIPS - FC Basel VS F.C. Copenhagen

[(FC Basel) Strength]:
1. FC Basel striker Philip Otele has started all five domestic matches in the new season, leading the team with three goals and two assists.
2. Xherdan Shaqiri became the game-changer for FC Basel immediately upon his return last season. He led the team to their first Swiss Super League title in eight years, securing a spot in this season's UEFA Champions League qualifiers, and even clinched the league's Golden Boot with 17 goals. The 33-year-old veteran has continued his consistent offensive performance in the new season, contributing 3 goals and 1 assist in 5 official matches.
3. FC Basel won over Swiss Promotion League side FC Biel-Bienne6-1 on away field in their last Swiss Cup game. So far in the new season, they have played 5 domestic matches and achieved a record of 3 wins and 2 losses, showing a decent form.
4. FC Basel have scored 14 goals in the last 5 official matches, averaging nearly 3 goals per game.
5. FC Basel have been strong at home, winning both of their 2 home games of the new season.

[(FC Basel) Neutral]:
1. The two sides have only met once in a friendly match before, and this game will be their first encounter in an official tournament.

[(FC Basel) Weakness]:
1. FC Basel have significant defensive issues. The team have conceded a total of 8 goals in their last 5 official matches, averaging nearly 2 goals per game. During this period, they have conceded goals in every match.

[(F.C. Copenhagen) Strength]:
1. The striker Youssoufa Moukoko, who was signed by F.C. Copenhagen from the Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund for a transfer fee of 5 million euros this summer, scored a goal in the last league match, helping the team take the lead, which was also his first goal since joining the team. The player has gradually integrated into the team's offensive system.
2. F.C. Copenhagen midfielder Mohamed Elyounoussi played for FC Basel for two seasons from 2016 to 2018, where he made a name for himself before moving to the English Premier League team Southampton F.C. He has a good understanding of the style of FC Basel, and his performance in this game is worth looking forward to.
3. F.C. Copenhagen won 3-1 away against FC Nordsjaelland in their last league match, achieving two consecutive victories in the official competition and being in excellent form.
4. F.C. Copenhagen have scored 12 goals in their last 5 official matches, averaging more than 2 goals per game.
5. F.C. Copenhagen's defense is solid. The team have conceded four goals in their last five official matches, during which they kept three clean sheets.
6. F.C. Copenhagen are highly competitive away from home. So far this season, they have achieved an unbeaten record of 3 wins and 1 draw in their 4 official away games.
7. F.C. Copenhagen entered this season's UEFA Champions League qualifiers in the second round, successively eliminating Kosovo powerhouses KF Drita Gjilan and Allsvenskan giants Malmo FF. They were exceptionally dominant in the competition, scoring 8 goals across 4 matches without conceding a single goal.

[Tips]:
FC Basel have been in decent form in the new season, winning three of five domestic matches.

The team have a strong offensive force and a decent home performance.

However, there are significant issues with their defense.

On the other hand, F.C. Copenhagen are in better form and are currently on a two-game winning streak.

The team have also performed very strongly in the UEFA Champions League, remaining undefeated in their last four matches.

They are strong in both attack and defense, and their away ability is very reliable.

FC Basel failed to earn the bookies' enough favor at home.

Considering the recent form of both sides, it will still be quite difficult for FC Basel to win easily.

So F.C. Copenhagen are expected to keep unbeaten away from home.

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