FC Midtjylland vs Real Sociedad Prediction, linueps, betting tips & odds

The hosts are to face Real Sociedad in UEL.
FC Midtjylland are ready to host Real Sociedad in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League 2024-25 playoffs phase match. The hosts finished their league phase in the 20th place as they won three matches in eight games. The visitors ended up in the 13th spot because they won four games in the same amount of matches.
FC Midtjylland are coming in after they held Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce to a 2-2 draw. The opponents took a lead in the second half but FC Midtjylland scored a goal in the dying moments and secured a point in the end. It was a good save but them. They are going to have a tough match against Real Sociedad.
La Liga side Real Sociedad are a strong unit but have only come up with some average performances in their current season. They will be confident coming in the first leg as they won their last league phase game against PAOK. The La Liga side might pull up a stunning performance over their opponents even playing away from home.
Kick-off:
Location: Herning, Denmark
Stadium: MCH Arena
Date: Thursday, February 13
Kick-off Time: 23:15 IST / 17:45 GMT / 12:45 ET / 09:45 PT
Referee: Orel Grinfeeld
VAR: In use
Form:
FC Midtjylland: W-L-W-W-D
Real Sociedad: L-W-L-W-W
Players to Watch
Aral Simsir (FC Midtjylland)
Hailing from Turkey, Aral Simsir is one of the most important players in FC Midtjylland’s squad. The midfielder has assisted his teammates three times in five Europa League matches so far. He can help his side in the attack plus can help his side step up in controlling the midfield as well.
Ander Barrenetxea (Real Sociedad)
Ander Barrenetxea has come up with some good performances for Real Sociedad in six of their Europa League games. He has scored three goals in those matches. Ander Barrenetxea can play as a forward and well as a winger for his side. This makes him flexible in the attacking front.
Match Facts
- FC Midtjylland are going to take on a Spanish team for the first time in the European match.
- Real Sociedad have not been able to win any of their last 13 major European knockout matches.
- FC Midtjylland have reached the knockout phase of the UEL twice previously.
FC Midtjylland vs Real Sociedad: Betting Tips and Odds
- Real Sociedad to win @21/20 William Hill
- Goals over 2.5 @23/20 betfair
- Ander Barrenetxea to score @9/1 Unibet
Injury and Team News
Hamari Traore will not be in action for Real Sociedad due to his injury.
The hosts FC Midtjylland will be without the services of Kristoffer Olsson, Gue-sung Cho and Elians Olafsson for their next fixture as they are injured.
Head-to-Head
This will be the first time that FC Midtjylland are going to take on Real Sociedad.
Predicted Lineups
FC Midtjylland predicted lineup (4-3-3)
Lossl (GK); Gabriel, Diao, Bech Sorensen, Paulinho; Castillo, Andersson, Oliver Sorensen; Osorio, Buksa, Simsir
Real Sociedad predicted lineup (4-3-3)
Alex Remiro (GK); Aramburu, Elustondo, Aguerd, Lopez; Sucic, Zubimendi, Marin; Becker, Barrenetxea, Gomez
Match Prediction
Real Sociedad might going to win their outing over FC Midtjylland in the UEFA Europa League 2024-25.
Prediction: FC Midtjylland 1-2 Real Sociedad
Telecast Details
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