Preview: Nottingham Forest vs FC Midtjylland Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Europa League 2025-26 Round of 16 first leg

The Ulvene have already defeated the Garibaldis once this season.

Nottingham Forest are all set to host FC Midtjylland for their first leg round of 16 contest of the 2025-26 UEFA Europa League. This is going to be an interesting clash to watch. It is scheduled to take place at the City Ground.

The Tricky Trees have not performed well in their recent matches, and the upcoming European competition fixture is not going to be an easy one for them. Nottingham Forest have already faced a defeat at the hands of the Ulvene this season. They will now be looking to turn the tide around.

FC Midtjylland have been in decent form in their last few matches and are likely to put up a strong fight against the Garibaldis in their next UEFA Europa League clash. They will be taking on the English Premier League side once again and will be eager to repeat their result from the league phase. Despite being away from home, they will be confident.

Kick-off:

• Location: Nottingham, England
• Stadium: The City Ground
• Date: Friday, March 13
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 a.m. IST (Thursday, Mar 12; 08:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBA
• VAR: In use

Form:

Nottingham: W-L-L-L-D

Midtjylland: W-W-W-D-D

Players to Watch

Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham Forest)

Morgan Gibbs-White can play in multiple positions on the field, making him an important aspect of the squad for Nottingham Forest. He controls the midfield well and is also capable of scoring goals. The 26-year-old has scored in back-to-back games for the Garibaldis and will be keen to extend his goal-scoring run.

Every angle of @Morgangibbs27's special finish at Man City. 🪄

— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) March 5, 2026

Aral Simsir (FC Midtjylland)

Aral Simsir is going to be one of the main men in the attacking front for FC Midtjylland. In the last five matches for his side, he has six goal involvements. He will be looking to help his side in the final third yet again.

Simsir can score goals and is also capable of creating innovative plays for his fellow teammates.

Match Facts

• Nottingham Forest are winless in their last four matches.
• FC Midtjylland are undefeated in their last five fixtures.
• These sides are going to face each other for the second time this season.

Nottingham vs FC Midtjylland: Betting Tips and Odds

• FC Midtjylland to win @5/1 BetMGM
• Aral Simsir to score @11/2 Virgin Bet
• Goals over 3.5 @15/8 BetMGM

Injury and Team News

Chris Wood, Willy Boly, Nicolo Savona, Stefan Ortega and John Victor are not going to be in action for Nottingham Forest. They are injured.

FC Midtjylland will miss out on the services of Mikel Gogorza due to his injury and Dario Osorio because of his suspension. Paulinho, Alamara Djabi, Ola Brynhildsen and Franculino are likely to sit out. They lack fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 1

Nottingham won: 0

FC Midtjylland won: 1

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Nottingham predicted lineup (5-3-2)

Sels (GK); Aina, Cunha, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams; Dominguez, Sangare, Anderson; Gibbs-White, Igor Jesus

FC Midtjylland predicted lineup (3-5-2)

Ólafsson (GK); Diao, Lee, Sørensen; Mbabu, Castillo, Gue-Sung, Billing, Bak; Brumado, Simsir

Match Prediction

This is going to be an intense outing between these clubs. FC Midtjylland are likely to come out on top to secure a win against Nottingham Forest in their upcoming round of 16 game of the 2025-26 UEFA Europa League.

Prediction: Nottingham 2-3 FC Midtjylland

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Middle East/North Africa: beIN Sports

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