Nottingham Forest vs FC Midtjylland Prediction & Picks - Europa League
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by Erik Gibbs | in Europa League Picks
Nottingham Forest and FC Midtjylland meet this Thursday at the City Ground for a highly anticipated Europa League Round of 16 first-leg clash. The English side enters this fixture following a gritty 2-2 draw against Manchester City on March 4, a result that showcased their defensive resilience under the lights at the Etihad. Despite their lowly 17th-place standing in the Premier League, Forest has found a second gear in European competition this season, most notably overturning a deficit to eliminate Fenerbahce in the previous round. Their form has been a bit of a roller coaster, marked by narrow losses to Brighton and Liverpool, yet they remain a dangerous outfit when playing in front of their home supporters.
FC Midtjylland, meanwhile, arrives in Nottingham boasting a much more consistent domestic run, having recently dismantled Silkeborg 4-0 and Odense 4-1 in the Danish Superliga. The Wolves are currently unbeaten in their last six matches across all competitions, showing a blend of tactical discipline and clinical finishing that has seen them rise to the top of the Danish standings. While they lack the individual star power of a Premier League side, their collective organization and experience in the later stages of European knockout football make them a formidable opponent for a Forest side still looking to find its identity.
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Nottingham Forest vs FC Midtjylland Form
Nottingham Forest and FC Midtjylland Latest Matches
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 4, 2026 - Premier League
Mar 1, 2026 - Premier League
Feb 26, 2026 - Europa League
Feb 22, 2026 - Premier League
Feb 19, 2026 - Europa League
Feb 11, 2026 - Premier League
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Feb 26, 2026 - Europa League
Feb 22, 2026 - Premier League
Feb 11, 2026 - Premier League
Feb 1, 2026 - Premier League
Jan 29, 2026 - Europa League
Jan 17, 2026 - Premier League
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 4, 2026 - Premier League
Mar 1, 2026 - Premier League
Feb 19, 2026 - Europa League
Feb 6, 2026 - Premier League
Jan 25, 2026 - Premier League
Jan 22, 2026 - Europa League
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 8, 2026 - DBU Pokalen
Mar 1, 2026 - Superliga
Feb 22, 2026 - Superliga
Feb 15, 2026 - Superliga
Feb 12, 2026 - DBU Pokalen
Feb 8, 2026 - Superliga
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 8, 2026 - DBU Pokalen
Mar 1, 2026 - Superliga
Feb 8, 2026 - Superliga
Jan 29, 2026 - Europa League
Jan 15, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Jan 15, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Feb 22, 2026 - Superliga
Feb 15, 2026 - Superliga
Feb 12, 2026 - DBU Pokalen
Jan 22, 2026 - Europa League
Dec 14, 2025 - DBU Pokalen
Dec 7, 2025 - Superliga
Nottingham Forest against FC Midtjylland : Head to Head (H2H)
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0 %
100 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
Oct 2, 2025 - Europa League
Nottingham Forest against FC Midtjylland Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Substitutes
K. Willows
A. Gunn
DefenderN. Williams
Z. Abbott
N. Milenkovic
J. McAtee
R. Yates
I. Sangare
L. Lucca
D. Bakwa
M. Ugboh
J. Lossl
DefenderA. Gabriel
L. Hanbeom
E. Chilufya
V. Andreasen
A. Ze
C. Gue-sung
M. Uhre
Missing players
S. Ortega
J. Victor
DefenderW. Boly
N. Savona
ForwardC. Wood
Most goals and assists
Nottingham Forest
FC Midtjylland
Igor Jesus
(7 Goals)
M. Erlic
(4 Goals)
M. Gibbs-White
(3 Assists)
A. Simsir
(3 Assists)
Nottingham Forest - FC Midtjylland Key Points
- The Over is 2-3 in Nottingham Forest's last 5 games
- The Over is 3-2 in FC Midtjylland's last 5 games
- Nottingham Forest are 2-3 ATS in their last 5 games
- FC Midtjylland are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games
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Our Nottingham Forest vs FC Midtjylland Prediction
Nottingham Forest has been buoyed by the recent performances of Morgan Gibbs-White and Elliot Anderson, both of whom found the back of the net in the thriller against City last week. Gibbs-White, in particular, has been the creative heartbeat of the team over the last two weeks, consistently driving the transition from defense to attack. However, the Reds are grappling with a growing injury list; starting goalkeeper Stefan Ortega Moreno is currently sidelined, forcing Matz Sels into a high-pressure role. Additionally, the squad is missing the physical presence of Chris Wood and Willy Boly, both of whom are out with knee injuries, while Lorenzo Lucca is a late doubt after picking up a minor ankle knock on March 6.
FC Midtjylland's attack is spearheaded by the in-form Franculino, though they are sweating on his fitness as he manages a recurring knee issue. The Danes will also likely be without Mikel Gogorza, who remains out with an undisclosed injury. In terms of the betting landscape, Nottingham Forest is considered the home favorite due to the "City Ground factor" and the sheer quality of their midfield, but Midtjylland's superior form and Forest's defensive absences suggest the visitors have a strong upper hand to secure at least a draw to take back to Denmark. Our prediction for Nottingham Forest vs. FC Midtjylland: Over 2.5 goals.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
