{"id":1437482,"date":"2026-03-10T10:59:19","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T10:59:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1437482"},"modified":"2026-03-10T10:59:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T10:59:21","slug":"match-preview-nottingham-forest-vs-midtjylland-12-03-26-europa-league","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-nottingham-forest-vs-midtjylland-12-03-26-europa-league\/","title":{"rendered":"Nottingham Forest vs Midtjylland: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

After a narrow defeat in their last encounter, Nottingham Forest<\/a> welcome Midtjylland for a high-stakes Europa League<\/a> tie that could have significant implications for both sides\u2019 continental ambitions. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The hosts are eager to overturn recent fortunes, while Midtjylland arrive with a reputation for clinical finishing and squad-wide contributions in attack. Kick-off is set for 20:00 at the City Ground, with both teams looking to stake their claim in a crucial spring fixture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on attacking metrics and key individual performances, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in backing both teams to score, given Midtjylland\u2019s consistent attacking output and Forest\u2019s efficiency in front of goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Nottingham Forest to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n8\/15 @ Bet365<\/a>
(65.2%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nForest have a strong home record, a higher pass accuracy (85.8%), and came close to matching their xG across the season. They narrowly lost the reverse fixture but create plenty of big chances at the City Ground.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Both Teams to Score<\/strong><\/td>\n10\/3 @ Betfair<\/a>
(23.1%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nMidtjylland have scored in every away game this campaign and boast the highest attacking volume (471 touches in opposition box) of any visitor so far. Forest\u2019s efficiency up front means both sides should find the net.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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    Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The group stage was a resounding success for Midtjylland, with the Danish club finishing third and advancing to the round of 16. Nottingham Forest had a harder journey to this point, finishing 13th in the group stage and having to enter the playoff round. They were able to beat Fenerbahce 4-2 on aggregate to continue their Europa League campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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