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Villarreal vs FC Copenhagen Prediction Champions League 10.12.2025

Alexandru Florin 9 December 2025

Villarreal vs FC Copenhagen Prediction Champions League

Villarreal vs FC Copenhagen Prediction and Betting Tips for the UEFA Champions League league phase, scheduled for Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 17:45 GMT. The match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 4 and Discovery+ from the Estadio de la Cerámica in Villarreal. Both sides enter this one under pressure: Villarreal with just one point to their name, and Copenhagen still clinging to faint hopes of reaching the playoff zone. For full statistical breakdowns and performance data, visit Champions League Stats from XpertStats.

Villarreal seek their first Champions League win of the season at home.
FC Copenhagen aim to build on four points from their opening five games.
Both teams have struggled defensively, conceding at least twice in recent European matches.
Gerard Moreno’s fitness remains uncertain, while Copenhagen miss Lerager through suspension.

It’s been a strange season for Villarreal. In La Liga, they’ve been electric—sitting third with 35 points from 15 matches and boasting one of the sharpest attacks in Spain. But when it comes to Europe, they’ve looked like a shadow of themselves. No wins in five, one draw against Juventus, and four painful defeats. That’s not the Villarreal fans know. Marcelino has called for “a reaction, not excuses,” and this home fixture feels like the last chance to salvage some pride. Can he really turn things around?

Still, the Yellow Submarine are never short on spirit at home. The Estadio de la Cerámica has been a fortress, with just one defeat all season. But missing key players like Juan Foyth and possibly Gerard Moreno could hurt. Ilias Akhomach might get the nod on the wing, while Rafa Marín is set to replace Foyth at the back. The chemistry is there; the question is whether it’ll finally click on a European night that demands nothing less than victory. That’s a bold challenge, but maybe the right kind of pressure.

As for Copenhagen, their domestic story isn’t much brighter. Fifth in the Danish Superliga, 12 points behind AGF, and struggling for goals. But Europe? That’s been their silver lining. A 3-2 win over Kairat Almaty offered a glimpse of belief, lifting them to four points in the league phase. Even so, Jacob Neestrup knows they’ll need more. Copenhagen’s young striker Youssoufa Moukoko has been one of their few sparks: eight goals across competitions and he could be the joker off the bench again. Hard to say how this will end, but expect them to fight.

Ultimately, both teams are desperate, both flawed, and both capable of chaos. Villarreal’s home firepower meets Copenhagen’s scrappy resistance, it’s the kind of setup that screams goals. History doesn’t favor the Danish champions in Spain, but football’s funny like that. Whatever happens, it’s a clash worth watching and another night of Champions League Stats coming to life on the pitch.

Villarreal has secured its status as La Liga’s third-best team of 2025 after reaching 75 points, trailing only Barcelona and Real Madrid. Marcelino’s side combined 35 points from the current campaign with 40 earned earlier in the year, reflecting remarkable consistency and competitive growth. With potential to reach 81 points, Villarreal underscores its strong positioning in the Primera División. Source: Marca

Over 2.5 Goals @1.59
Villarreal’s attacking form at home suggests goals are on the cards. They’ve scored at least twice in four of their last five matches in all competitions, and while their Champions League run has been disappointing, they still create chances consistently. Copenhagen’s defense, meanwhile, has been leaky in Europe, conceding two or more in every game so far. The Danish side tends to open up when chasing results, leaving gaps for fast transitions. Both managers know this is a must-win, which often leads to more open football and less caution. Villarreal’s quality in midfield and wide areas should ensure a fast tempo, while Copenhagen’s set-piece threat can keep them in the scoring mix. All in all, this has the hallmarks of a high-scoring, end-to-end contest. Over 2.5 Goals looks not just reasonable, but likely given the urgency and attacking profiles of both teams.