We simulated Man City vs FC Copenhagen to get a Champions League score prediction

Following their emphatic Manchester derby victory, Manchester City turn their attention to the Champions League as they host FC Copenhagen on Wednesday night.

Hat-tricks from Erling Haaland and Phil Foden saw Man City defeat Manchester United 6-3 at the Etihad on Sunday afternoon, a victory which kept them one point behind leaders Arsenal. So far this season, City are averaging over four goals per home game in all competitions, and Pep Guardiola's side host FC Copenhagen next.

City sit top of Group G following wins against Sevilla and Borussia Dortmund, whilst Copenhagen are in third with one point after drawing against Sevilla in the last round of fixtures. These two sides have only met once before - a knockout tie in the 2008/2009 Europa League campaign where City emerged victorious.

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Kyle Walker was taken off against United at half-time, and the defender will be absent for the clash on Wednesday night. Rodri was also missing from the squad, though the Spaniard has returned to training and could return against Copenhagen.

So, what could the score be in the Champions League on Wednesday night? We simulated the game to find out. To complete this simulation, we used FIFA 23 and updated the squads with the latest injuries and suspensions.

We predict that City could set up in a 4-3-3 formation, with their line-up as follows: Ederson; Cancelo, Dias, Akanji, Gomez; De Bruyne, Gundogan, Silva; Mahrez, Haaland, Foden.

We predict that the Danish side could line up in a 4-3-3 formation, with their line-up as follows: Ryan; Diks, Khocholava, Vavro, Kristiansen; Zeca, Lerager, Stamenic; Claesson, Cornelius, Daramy.

Copenhagen started the more dangerous side at the