FC Midtjylland vs Nottingham Forest Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Europa League Odds for Round of 16
The second leg of this Europa League clash sees Nottingham Forest travel to FC Midtjylland's home ground on Thursday, March 19, 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 17:45 GMT. With the aggregate score currently poised at 1-0 in favour of the Danish side following their first-leg victory, the stage is set for a tense encounter as Forest look to overturn the deficit and Midtjylland aim to consolidate their lead.
OC Staff - March 19, 2026, 12:55 PM EDT
3 Minute ReadFC Midtjylland vs Nottingham Forest: Lineups, Team News and Prediction
The second leg of this Europa League clash sees Nottingham Forest travel to FC Midtjylland's home ground on Thursday, March 19, 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 17:45 GMT. With the aggregate score currently poised at 1-0 in favour of the Danish side following their first-leg victory, the stage is set for a tense encounter as Forest look to overturn the deficit and Midtjylland aim to consolidate their lead.
FC Midtjylland vs Nottingham Forest Form
FC Midtjylland enter this fixture following a narrow 1-0 defeat to FC Nordsjaelland in their domestic Superliga. This result continues a challenging run for the hosts, who have failed to secure a win in their last five competitive matches across all competitions. Their last six outings have seen them record three draws and two losses, with a single victory coming against Silkeborg, which was a significant 4-0 away triumph in the Superliga. They have struggled for goals at home recently, failing to score in their last three home games.
Nottingham Forest's last result was a 0-0 draw at home against Fulham in the Premier League. The visitors are also enduring a difficult patch, having not won any of their last six matches, comprising three draws and three losses. This includes their 1-0 home defeat to FC Midtjylland in the first leg of this Europa League tie. Interestingly, Forest have shown more resilience away from home in this competition, winning two of their last three Europa League away fixtures.
FC Midtjylland vs Nottingham Forest Head to Head
This will be only the third meeting between these two clubs. The most recent encounter was the first leg of this tie, where FC Midtjylland secured a 1-0 victory at Nottingham Forest's home ground on March 12, 2026. Prior to that, the two sides met earlier in the 2025/2026 Europa League season, with FC Midtjylland again emerging victorious, beating Nottingham Forest 3-2 away from home in October 2025. This gives the Danish side a perfect record against their English counterparts, having won both previous encounters.
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FC Midtjylland vs Nottingham Forest Odds
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FC Midtjylland vs Nottingham Forest Probable Lineups
FC Midtjylland (3-5-2):
- Goalkeeper: E. Ólafsson
- Defenders: M. Erlic, M. Bech, O. Diao
- Midfielders: V. B. Jensen, P. Billing, D. Castillo, P. Bravo, D. Osorio
- Forwards: A. Simsir, J. Brumado
Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1):
- Goalkeeper: M. Sels
- Defenders: N. Williams, Murillo, N. Milenkovic, O. Aina
- Midfielders: I. Sangaré, E. Anderson
- Attacking Midfielders: C. Hudson-Odoi, M. Gibbs-White, O. Hutchinson
- Forward: I. Jesus
FC Midtjylland vs Nottingham Forest Team News
FC Midtjylland will be without their top scorer Franculino, who has netted 21 goals this season but is sidelined with a knee injury. Teenage winger Mikel Gogorza is also unavailable for the hosts. Dario Osorio returns from suspension and is in contention to start, potentially slotting in at right wing-back. Gue-sung Cho is pushing for a place in attack after scoring off the bench in the first leg.
Nottingham Forest remain stretched by injuries. Jair Cunha has joined Stefan Ortega, Nicolò Savona, Chris Wood, John Victor, and Willy Boly on the sidelines after suffering a foot injury in the first leg. Luca Netz remains ineligible for Europa League action. Neco Williams, Nikola Milenković, and Ibrahim Sangaré are all candidates to return to the starting XI after featuring as substitutes last time out, with Sangaré likely to partner Elliot Anderson in midfield. Morgan Gibbs-White is expected to operate in an advanced role behind Igor Jesus, who has scored seven goals in the Europa League this season.
Prediction: FC Midtjylland 0-1 Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest head into the second leg under pressure after another wasteful display in the first leg, extending their winless run to six matches and underlining their struggles in front of goal. However, Vítor Pereira’s side have been far more effective on their travels in Europe, winning two of their last three Europa League away fixtures, offering hope of a turnaround. FC Midtjylland were clinical when it mattered at the City Ground and their strong Europa League campaign suggests they are well equipped to manage the occasion. That said, the Danish side suffered a late setback domestically at the weekend, and the absence of key attackers like Franculino could blunt their threat. With Forest needing to take risks and boasting better away form in Europe, this tie could be decided late again, with the visitors potentially snatching a narrow victory to force extra time or penalties. The prediction of 0-1 indicates a tightly contested affair where Forest's determination might just edge them ahead, though not enough to win in regulation time.
Best Bet: Under 2.5 Goals Check out the best odds on BetMGM Sportsbook
Given the tight nature of the first leg and Nottingham Forest's recent struggles in front of goal, coupled with FC Midtjylland's recent run of failing to score in three consecutive home games, a low-scoring affair seems highly probable. The aggregate score of 1-0 further reinforces this. Forest will be cautious but determined, while Midtjylland will aim to protect their lead, leading to a potentially cagey encounter. This makes 'Under 2.5 Goals' a valuable betting angle.
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