Kilmarnock v FC Copenhagen: Prediction, Tips and Odds

Kilmarnock are set to be dumped out of Europe by FC Copenhagen as the Danish side hold a 2-0 first-leg lead when they head to Rugby Park for the return game in their UEFA Conference League play-off round tie.

Killie's dismal start to the season looks set to continue with an exit from the third tier European competition likely on Thursday.

Derek McInnes' side battled past Tromso in the third qualifying round in this competition, but they have lost all three league games at the start of the season without scoring.

Therefore, Copenhagen, who are fifth in Denmark with 11 points on the board from six games, should progress with the minimum of fuss.

Kilmarnock v FC Copenhagen betting tips and predictions

FC Copenhagen to win to nil - 2/1

The 2-0 win for FC Copenhagen in the first leg needs a bit more of an explanation as both goals came in the final quarter of an hour at the Parken Stadion after their Scottish opponents defended well for large parts away from home.

FC Copenhagen were dominant, though, having 18 attempts at goal in the first leg, compared to Killie's tally of just five, and they should enjoy more possession and territorial advantage at Rugby Park too.

An away win to nil looks a good selection as McInnes side have struggled for goals so far this season, losing all three of their Scottish Premiership games without scoring, while, in contrast, FC Copenhagen have found the back of the net in all but one of their 11 competitive outings.

Draw/FC Copenhagen - Half Time/Full Time - 15/4

In a similar vein, FC Copenhagen should get the job done on Thursday to seal a place in the main UEFA Conference League draw but they may have to wait until the second half before their progress is signed and sealed.

Last week's tie saw them scoring in the 76th minute through a Kevin Diks penalty before Rasmus Falk made it 2-0 in injury time, and it could be more of the same in Scotland for the side who finished third in Denmark last term.

Furthermore, nine of FC Copenhagen's 11 goals in the qualifying rounds in this competition thus far have come after the break and that stat, combined with the fact Killie have shipped eight second-half goals in their last six competitive outings, suggests goals are more likely after the break in the second leg.

Orri Steinn Óskarsson to score anytime - 6/4

Óskarsson is one of the rising stars in the FC Copenhagen squad as the talented Iceland international, who turns 20 on Thursday, has already scored 23 goals in 61 appearances for the club.

The centre-forward has started this campaign with a bang, hitting seven goals in 11 games in total, including two in UEFA Conference League qualifying, and he looks more than capable of causing Killie's defence problems in the second leg.

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Kilmarnock v FC Copenhagen odds

Kilmarnock - 15/4
Draw - 14/5
FC Copenhagen - 8/11

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