IT has been a desperately disappointing domestic campaign for FC Copenhagen and they find themselves in a play-off tonight just to reach the Europa Conference League.
Jacob Neestrup’s men dined at Europe’s top table this season and caused a sensation by knocking out Manchester United and Turkish giants Galatasaray as they qualified for the last 16.
But they best they can manage is the third-tier Euro competition next term after finishing third in the Danish Superliga – and first they must take care of Randers.
Rasmus Bertelsen’s side finished in the bottom half of the table in the regular season but under the Danish system the team topping the pile after the relegation round gets the reward of a shot at Europe.
The odds are stacked against Randers but they will be out to make it a miserable end to the season for FC Copenhagen.
FC Copenhagen vs Randers Top Betting Tips
FC Copenhagen have home advantage for this one-off tie as reward for finishing higher in the table and are 4/11 hot favourites for a win at the Parken Stadium.
Those odds are probably down to the fact Copenhagen won both meetings during the regular season, scoring four times in each game. That makes over 2.5 home goals tempting at 5/4, even though Copenhagen’s form isn’t great.
BTTS has landed in the last four for Neestrup’s side so there could be some value in combining that bet with over 2.5 goals tonight at 11/10.
Former Celtic and Southampton winger Mohamed Elyounoussi has scored 13 times for Copenhagen this season and is a decent 8/5 for anytime scorer.
Ilves vs KuPS Kuopio Top Tips
There’s action in Finland tonight as well and leaders KuPS Kuopio will be out to continue their unbeaten start when they head to Ilves.
Despite going nine games without defeat so far, only goal difference is keeping KuPS above VPS at the summit and fourth-placed Ilves are also just two points behind.
That means a win could send Joonas Rantanen’s side to the top and Bet365 make Ilves 21/20 favourites with the leaders installed as 2/1 outsiders.
We’ve seen 23 goals in Ilves’ five home games this term so it bodes well for a thriller. I’m surprised to see over 2.5 goals as big as 19/20 and combining that with BTTS boosts the odds to 13/10.
Shelbourne vs Sligo Rovers Top Tips
Shelbourne sit six points clear at the top of the League of Ireland Premier Division and should rack up another victory when struggling Sligo Rovers come calling.
It’s now eight games without defeat for the leaders and they’ve won their last three matches, conceding just one goal in the process.
That’s why they’re red hot 8/13 favourites at home tonight against a Sligo side who have claimed just one win in their last 10 outings.
William Jarvis heads into this game in high spirits after netting a double in his last game for Shelbourne and looks good at 7/4 for anytime scorer tonight.
Friday’s Football Tips: Super Singles
- Mohamed Elyounoussi anytime scorer 8/5 Bet365
- Over 2.5 goals in Ilves v KuPS 19/20 Bet365
- William Jarvis anytime scorer 7/4 Bet365
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