Midtjylland vs Fenerbahce Prediction 30 January 2025

🔊 Which of the teams will make it to the Europa League playoffs? Under certain circumstances, both can participate in the next stage. There is no doubt about Midtjylland - they should advance further. However, there are questions regarding Fenerbahçe. Therefore, the Turkish team needs to earn points at the "MCH Arena" in Herning to achieve their goal. There shouldn't be any problems with this, at least bookmakers are confident that Fenerbahçe should be considered the favorite. However, we will consider different options to make the prediction optimal.

📊 Head-to-Head

The opponents have not met before.

🔴 Midtjylland

Midtjylland played their last official game in the national championship on December 1st, after which the league went on break. The team is in second place, but only trails Copenhagen due to additional indicators. Perhaps the lack of match practice affected them in the sixth round of the Europa League when the Danes lost to Porto at "Estádio do Dragão" (0:2). However, Midtjylland was not that bad, taking seven corners and earning an xG of about one. In January, the team played only a friendly match against Salzburg and won after 105 minutes (3:2). In the seventh round, Midtjylland visited Ludogorets, who were in a similar situation regarding lack of competitive practice. Counter-attacks brought the guests three points (2:0). Due to health issues, Cho Hye-Sung, Frankolino, Olafsson, and Olsson did not travel to Razgrad. They are not expected on the field in the upcoming match either.

🟡 Fenerbahçe

Fenerbahçe is trying hard not to fall behind Galatasaray in the Turkish Super League. There are six points between the teams - last season this would have been a verdict for Mourinho and his players. The team concedes almost every match but consistently earns points. For example, last weekend they defeated Göztepe (3:2) largely thanks to a brace from Youssef En-Nesyri, who moved up to fourth place in the scorers' list, catching up with Victor Osimhen. In the Europa League, Fenerbahçe is not as productive. For instance, in the sixth round, they conceded two goals from Athletic in the first half and were down a man after the break (0:2). Last week, their match with Lyon ended without any goals from either side, although both teams created one scoring chance each. Fenerbahçe has quite a few losses before the last round of the Europa League. Due to injuries, Livaković, Muldür, Usterwolde, Becão, and Yüksek will not play. Amrabat and Osayi-Samuel are suspended due to an accumulation of yellow cards.

⚽️ Goal Prediction

A lot of goals are not expected in the upcoming match. After all, both teams are not entirely sure they will make it to the playoffs, so the cost of an error could be high. Moreover, in all of Midtjylland's matches in the current tournament, more than three goals have not been scored. Additionally, in Denmark, the field may not be of the best quality at this stage of the season. Therefore, we suggest a bet on total goals under 3.5.

🚩 Corner Prediction

Midtjylland has an advantage in corners in the Europa League - 5.4 against 3.9. Meanwhile, their games average 10.6 corners. In 6 out of 7 matches involving the Danish team in the current tournament, there were at least 10 corner kicks. Therefore, a bet on total corners over 9.5 emerges as a viable option.

📝 Match Prediction

The favorite for the upcoming match is Fenerbahçe, for whom victory is more important. They also have a stronger lineup compared to their opponent. However, Midtjylland has more points for a reason. Therefore, the match could end in a draw, for example, with a score of 1:1, which would suit both sides.

In matches involving Midtjylland, an average of two goals are scored. Fenerbahçe has a slightly higher average (2.3). However, José Mourinho's team did not score in the last two rounds and even drew with Lyon last week without opening the score. Therefore, as a key bet, we suggest total goals under 3.5, especially since it has played out in all of Midtjylland's matches in the current competition.