FC Midtjylland host Nottingham Forest in a vital Europa League second leg as the Danish side aim to protect their first-leg advantage.
| Tournament: | Europa League |
|---|---|
| Venue: | MCH Arena, Herning |
| Date: | 18.03.2026 |
| Time: | 17:45 GMT |
FC Midtjylland vs Nottingham Forest Form and Head to Head
FC Midtjylland come into this game after a 1-0 home defeat to FC Nordsjaelland, but their form has been solid overall. In their last five matches, they’ve won two, drawn two, and lost just once, including a 1-0 away win over Nottingham Forest in the first leg and a 4-0 thrashing of Silkeborg.
Nottingham Forest have struggled for consistency. In their last six games, they’ve drawn twice and lost four, including their first-leg defeat to Midtjylland.
These two sides have only met twice before in the Europa League, with Midtjylland winning both encounters. The most recent clash was just last week, a narrow 1-0 victory away at Forest, while their earlier meeting in October 2025 ended 3-2 in favour of the Danish side.
Who is the Betting Favourite in FC Midtjylland vs Nottingham Forest?
Nottingham Forest are the betting favourites to beat FC Midtjylland. Latest odds imply roughly a 46% chance of a Forest win and 28% for Midtjylland.
| Match Winner | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| FC Midtjylland | 23/10 | BetMGM UK |
| Nottingham Forest | 13/10 | AK Bets |
| Draw | 13/5 | Betfred |
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FC Midtjylland vs Nottingham Forest Team News
Midtjylland will be without their top scorer Franculino, who has 21 goals this season, due to a knee injury, and teenage winger Mikel Gogorza is also sidelined. Dario Osorio comes back from a one-match suspension and will compete with Kevin Mbabu for the right wing-back spot in a 3-5-2. Up front, Gue-sung Cho could start after scoring as a substitute in the first leg, while Philip Billing is expected to keep his place alongside Denil Castillo and Pedro Bravo.
Nottingham Forest have several absentees with Jair Cunha out with a foot injury, and Stefan Ortega, Nicolo Savona, Chris Wood, John Victor, and Willy Boly all sidelined with knee or calf issues. Luca Netz is unavailable for the Europa League. Neco Williams, Nikola Milenkovic, and Ibrahim Sangare could return after starting on the bench last time, with Sangare likely to partner Elliot Anderson in central midfield.
FC Midtjylland vs Nottingham Forest Confirmed Lineups
FC Midtjylland (3-4-3): Olafsson; Erlic, Bech Sorensen, Diao; Jensen, Billing, Bravo, Byskov; Osorio, Brumado, Castillo
Nottingham Forest (4-4-2): Ortega; Morato, Milenkovic, Abott, Dominguez; Bakwa, McAtee, Yates, Ndoye, Hutchinson, Lucca
Lineups powered by WhoScored.
FC Midtjylland vs Nottingham Forest Match Prediction
It is not the easiest game to call, but there are a few clear trends. Midtjylland may have lost recently in the league, but they have already beaten Nottingham Forest twice and seem to match up well against them. They have been stronger in the air and more clinical with their chances, which could prove important again.
Forest have had plenty of the ball and create chances, but their form is a real concern with no wins in their last six. They are just not converting enough of those opportunities right now.
With the head to head edge, home advantage and better momentum, Midtjylland look slightly favoured here. A 2-1 win for the Danish side feels like a fair prediction.
Prediction: FC Midtjylland 2-1 Nottingham Forest
FC Midtjylland vs Nottingham Forest Match Stat Trends
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Dario Osorio has exceeded 0.5 Shots On Target in 5 of their last 10 games.
Best odds of 10/11 at Paddy Power while publishing.
Elliot Anderson has exceeded 1.5 Shots in 6 of their last 8 games.
Best odds of 1/1 at Betway while publishing.
Morgan Gibbs-White has exceeded 2.5 Shots in 3 of their last 4 Away games.
Best odds of 10/11 at Coral while publishing.
Denil Castillo has exceeded 0.5 Shots in 5 of their last 7 games.
Best odds of 8/11 at BetMGM UK while publishing.
FC Midtjylland have had 5+ shots on target in 4 of their last 6 matches in Europa League.
Best odds of 29/10 at William Hill while publishing.
FC Midtjylland vs Nottingham Forest Bet Builder Tip
Our FC Midtjylland vs Nottingham Forest Bet Builder Tip is:
- Over 1.5 - Total Nottingham Forest Cards
- O. Giraud-Hutchinson Over 0.5 - Shots On Target
- D. Osorio Over 0.5 - Shots On Target
Best odds of 6/1 at BetMGM UK while publishing.
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