Nottingham Forest vs FC Midtjylland Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Europa League 2025-26

This will be the first-ever confrontation between these clubs.

Nottingham Forest are all set to host FC Midtjylland in their round 2 league phase fixture of the 2025-26 UEFA Europa League. The interesting contest between these clubs will take place at the City Ground.

The Garibaldis have been in poor form this season. Even though they will be at home for their upcoming fixture, it is not going to be an easy game for them. Nottingham Forest were held to a 2-2 draw by Real Betis in their last European fixture. They looked decent enough, but gave up the lead in the final moments of the match.

FC Midtjylland will be keen on continuing their winning run. The Danish Superliga side secured a win against SK Sturm Graz in their previous UEFA Europa League game. They completely outplayed their opponents and will once again be looking to do so.

Kick-off:

• Location: Nottingham, England
• Stadium: The City Ground
• Date: Friday, October 3
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 a.m. IST (Thursday, Oct 2; 07:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Willy Delajod
• VAR: In use

European football returns to The City Ground on Thursday. 🏟️ pic.twitter.com/A0T2aziaN0

— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) September 29, 2025

Form:

Nottingham Forest: L-L-D-D-L

FC Midtjylland: L-W-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest)

Chris Wood will be looking to step up so that he can help his side in the attacking front. Despite not being able to come up with his best performances this season, the 33-year-old remains one of the main men in the final third for Nottingham Forest. He has scored two goals in six Premier League games and is yet to find the net in the Europa League.

Aral Simsir (FC Midtjylland)

From controlling the midfield to helping his side in the final third, Aral Simsir is going to be one of the important assets for FC Midtjylland in their upcoming fixture. He regulates the ball well in the midfield, which can cause issues for the opponents.

Match Facts

• FC Midtjylland are on a four-match winning streak.
• Nottingham Forest have failed to win any of their last five matches.
• These clubs are going to face each other for the first time.

Nottingham Forest vs FC Midtjylland: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw @4/1 bet365
• Chris Wood to score @4/1 bet365
• Goals over 3.5 @6/4 bet365

Injury and Team News

Douglas Luiz and Ola Aina are injured, hence keeping them out of action for Nottingham Forest. Murillo might also miss out due to fitness issues.

FC Midtjylland will be without the services of Dani Silva as he is injured. Mikel Gogorza and Ovie Ejeheri might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 0

Nottingham Forest won: 0

FC Midtjylland won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Nottingham Forest predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Sels (GK); Williams, Milenkovic, Morato, Zinchenko; Domínguez, Anderson; Bakwa, McAtee, Ndoye; Wood

FC Midtjylland predicted lineup (4-3-1-2)

Ólafsson (GK); Mbabu, Diao, Lee, Bech Sørensen; Billing, Bravo, Castillo; Simsir; Djú, Brumado

Match Prediction

These sides are ready to produce an interesting and intense encounter here. The UEFA Europa League clash between Nottingham Forest and FC Midtjylland is likely to end in a draw.

Prediction: Nottingaham 2-2 Midtjylland

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Middle East/North Africa: beIN Sports

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