TIPS - F.C. Copenhagen VS Bayer 04 Leverkusen

[(F.C. Copenhagen) Strength]:
1. F.C. Copenhagen, returning to the UEFA Champions League group stage after a two-year absence, will be eager to claim a victory at home against Bundesliga powerhouses Bayer 04 Leverkusen. So the team are motivated.
2. F.C. Copenhagen have had a stable start to the league and have achieved a record of 5 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses so far, ranking second in the Danish Superliga with a win rate of over 60%.
3. F.C. Copenhagen's recent home performance has been relatively stable. In the past 10 official matches, they have achieved 6 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses, among which they have won all 3 home games in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers.
4. F.C. Copenhagen have delivered an impressive performance in the recent UEFA Champions League qualifiers, successfully securing a spot in the group stage. They remained unbeaten in their last six matches, with four wins and two draws, demonstrating strong performance.
5. F.C. Copenhagen have demonstrated outstanding offensive firepower in the league, scoring 14 goals in the past 6 league matches, averaging more than 2 goals per game.
6. F.C. Copenhagen won 4 of their last 5 home games in AH, and won all of their last 3 UEFA Champions League home games in AH.

[(F.C. Copenhagen) Weakness]:
1. F.C. Copenhagen's two midfielders, Hojer and Moalem, are absent from this game due to injuries. The main attacking midfielder, Madsen, is also unavailable.
2. F.C. Copenhagen have met Bayer 04 Leverkusen twice in the 2014-15 UEFA Champions League play-offs, but were eliminated with an aggregate score of 2–7, failing to reach the group stage.

[(Bayer 04 Leverkusen) Strength]:
1. Bayer 04 Leverkusen, who are from the Bundesliga, are currently ranked 10th in the league and have had an average start. The team are highly motivated to play away against F.C. Copenhagen in the UEFA Champions League and hope to boost morale with a victory.
2. Bayer 04 Leverkusen finally achieved their first win in the Bundesliga after firing Erik ten Hag. Despite playing with two fewer players, they still defeated Eintracht Frankfurt 3-1 to secure their first victory of the season, which has also boosted the team's confidence.
3. Bayer 04 Leverkusen have maintained an outstanding offensive output at the start of the league. In the last three league matches, they have scored a total of seven goals, averaging more than two ones per game.
4. Bayer 04 Leverkusen have won all three of their previous matches against F.C. Copenhagen, two of which were in the 14-15 UEFA Champions League play-offs, giving them a psychological edge.

[(Bayer 04 Leverkusen) Weakness]:
1. Bayer 04 Leverkusen's core midfielders Hofmann and Palacios are both out due to injuries. Winger Terrier and right-back Augusto are also unavailable for this match.
2. Bayer 04 Leverkusen's defense has been poor at the start of the season, conceding six goals in three league matches, averaging two goals per game. The stability of their backline is insufficient.
3. Bayer 04 Leverkusen are not strong on away field. In the last five official away games, they have only won one and drawn four.
4. Bayer 04 Leverkusen won only 4 of their last 10 UEFA Champions League games in AH, and lost all of their last 4 UEFA Champions League games in AH.

[Tips]:
Bayer 04 Leverkusen have won all three of their previous matches against F.C. Copenhagen, holding a clear advantage.

However, the team have experienced a fluctuating start to their domestic league season following significant roster changes over the summer.

They are still going through a period of adjustment, resulting in inconsistent overall performances.

On the other hand, although the Danish Superliga in which F.C. Copenhagen compete is considerably weaker than the Bundesliga, the team have extensive experience in European competitions.

The AH line is not in favor of the away side enough.

So F.C. Copenhagen are expected to keep unbeaten at home.

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