- Recent form: Copenhagen have won 7, drawn 2 and lost 1 in their last 10 matches in all competitions. Polissya have won 6, drawn 2 and lost 2.
- Recent defense: Copenhagen have conceded 12 goals (1.20 per game) in their last 10 in all competitions. Polissya have averaged 1.70 (17) in the same period.
- Players to watch: Youssoufa Moukoko has been on form for Copenhagen, netting 4 of their 12 goals in their last 5 games. Polissya's Ruslan Rotan has been effective from the midfield.
A cagey matchup at Kosice Football Arena, Slovakia
Polissya Zhytomyr and FC Copenhagen clash in Slovakia on Thursday for a place in the 2026 UEFA Conference League qualifiers. Copenhagen are the clear favorites for this matchup, but there is a chance Polissya can make it tough for Bo Svensson's side.
Polissya have put together a respectable recent run of results that includes a 0-0 draw with FC Zorya Luhansk in the Ukrainian Premier League, a 2-0 win over FC Rukh Lviv in the same comp and a 2-1 friendly win over WSG Tirol.
Copenhagen have had an even better run of form with 4 wins and a draw in their last 5, which includes a 1-1 friendly draw with Viktoria Plzen, a 3-0 victory over AC Horsens and a 2-1 win over Viborg FF.
Youssoufa Moukoko to make the difference
Key points
- FC Copenhagen are in superior form coming into this matchup with 7 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 10 in all competitions, compared with Polissya's 6 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats.
- Copenhagen have conceded 12 goals in their last 10 in all comps, an average of 1.20 per game.
- Copenhagen are the favorites at 1.76, followed by Polissya at 4.64 and draw at 3.85, which makes little sense given the relative form and quality of the teams.
- Polissya have been compact under Ruslan Rotan's 4-3-3 formation, with clever movement in the middle and a trigger man who releases fast vertical attacks when needed.
- Copenhagen have looked more solid under Bo Svensson, whose approach involves structured buildup, compact and efficient pressing and sharp transition play.
- Youssoufa Moukoko is on fire for Copenhagen, netting 4 of their 12 total goals in their last 5 fixtures, and should be the trigger for Copenhagen's attacks.
Outlook
Copenhagen are the better side and are the more likely to get it, but Polissya have been solid and efficient in front of goal and at the back in the last 10, so the match is likely to be close and tense.
This style of play will likely see them try to frustrate Copenhagen's gameplan on Thursday.
Copenhagen should win but look for goals
There are some good odds to be found in the goal markets for this encounter, with Under 2.5 at 2.05 making the most appeal.
It should be a close match with Polissya Zhytomyr looking to frustrate and Copenhagen trying to turn possession into pressure, so a game of tight play and limited opportunities may result.
