Midtjylland vs Fenerbahce prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – January 30, 2025
One of the matches in the 8th round of the group stage will be played on Thursday at the MCH Arena in Herning, where Midtjylland will face Istanbul's Fenerbahce. I suggest a bet on goals in this matchup with good chances for success.
Match Preview
The Wolves delivered a strong performance in the last round, confidently defeating Ludogorets 2-0 on their own turf. This victory was a breath of fresh air for Midtjylland, who had previously suffered three consecutive defeats in the Europa League. The win not only ended their unpleasant streak but also helped the team strengthen their position in the standings.
It is noteworthy that this is only the second time in the group stage that the Danes have managed to score more than one goal in a game. Midtjylland currently has 10 points, lifting the club to 19th place. If they win in the next round, they will be guaranteed a spot in the knockout stage.
In the previous round, José Mourinho's team played out a goalless draw with Lyon on their home ground (0-0). As a result, Fenerbahce once again failed to secure a victory, with just one win in their last six Europa League matches (3 draws, 2 losses). Moreover, the Turkish side failed to score in two consecutive games for the first time since 2018.
Currently, Fenerbahce occupies 23rd place in the standings with 9 points. A victory over Midtjylland will be key to securing a spot in the knockout stage. It is worth noting that the Turkish side has performed relatively well away, losing only two of their last nine Europa League matches (4 wins and 3 draws).
Possible Lineups
- Midtjylland: Jonas Lössl – Kevin Mbabu, Mads Beck Sørensen, Usman Diao, Viktor Bak Jensen – Erik Andersson, Denil Castillo, Oliver Sørensen – Dario Osorio, Adam Buks, Aral Simsir
- Fenerbahce: Irfan Egribayat – Çağlar Söyüncü, Alexander Djiku, Yusuf Akçicek, Bright Osayi-Samuel – Sofyan Amrabat, Fred – İrfan Can Kahveci, Sebastian Šimanski, Dušan Tadić – Youssef En-Nesyri
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet has won in five of Fenerbahce's last seven Europa League matches.
- Both teams have scored in 8 of Midtjylland's last 11 home matches in the Europa League.
- The teams have never met before.
Prediction
Bookmakers favor the visitors in this match, with Fenerbahce's win priced at around 2.05. Considering the teams' statistics in the Europa League, we suggest taking the "Total Over 2.5" bet with odds of 1.60.
