The Ligue Europa fixture between Nottingham Forest and FC Midtjylland is set to take place on 2 October 2025 at City Ground with kickoff at 21:00. Both teams will be aiming to secure crucial points in this eagerly awaited clash.
Nottingham Forest in Focus
Nottingham Forest will line up in a 4-5-1 formation featuring M. Sels in goal and C. Hudson-Odoi operating on the wings. Their recent form shows a mixed bag with one win, four losses, and five draws in the last ten matches, reflecting some inconsistency. At home, they’ve managed just one win in this period and average 0.5 goals scored per game, so they’ll need to find more attacking edge.
FC Midtjylland at a Glance
FC Midtjylland are likely to deploy a 3-4-1-2 formation headed by E. Olafsson in goal and attackers Franculino and C. Gue-sung up front. Their impressive recent run includes nine wins and just one loss out of the last ten, showing strong momentum. Away from home especially, they have been prolific, averaging 2.9 goals scored per game.
We Say
We believe FC Midtjylland will take the win in this encounter. Their current form and goal-scoring prowess make them a strong bet despite the odds. Nottingham Forest will be tough at home but face a real challenge against this confident Danish side.
Stats That Matter
| Stat | Nottingham Forest | FC Midtjylland |
|---|---|---|
| Avg. Goals For | 0.9 | 2.4 |
| Avg. Goals Against | 1.5 | 0.4 |
| Last Meeting (GF) | – | – |
- Nottingham Forest have struggled for wins recently with just 1 out of last 10, while FC Midtjylland have an excellent 9 victories in the same period.
- Midtjylland’s defense is solid, conceding on average only 0.4 goals per match, whereas Forest concede 1.5.
- Among upcoming matches to bet on, there are several exciting European fixtures taking place on 10/02 including AS Roma vs Lille and Celtic FC vs SC Braga.
Odds & Insights
| Market | Nottingham Forest | FC Midtjylland | Draw/Alt |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1X2 | – | 6.6 | – |
| Over/Under 2.5 Goals | – | – | Under 2.5 goals |
| Both Teams to Score | – | – | No |
| Correct Score | – | – | – |
| Anytime Goalscorer | – | – | – |
Past Meetings (H2H)
| Date | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | – |
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Our Take
Considering FC Midtjylland’s dominant recent form and robust defense, they stand as favorites in this tie despite long odds. Nottingham Forest’s home advantage may offer them some resistance, yet their inconsistent results and low goal scoring raise concerns.
- Main Bet: FC Midtjylland to win the match
- Secondary Option: Under 2.5 goals
- Alternative: Both teams not to score
- Correct Score Lean: –
This clash promises tactical intrigue with Midtjylland’s attacking efficiency against Forest’s resilient defense at City Ground. Bettors should weigh the long odds on Midtjylland’s win against their impressive 9 wins in 10 form record. With the match scheduled at a prime time slot, expect a tightly contested game possibly decided by a moment of quality from the visitors.
