SportsMole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between FC Midtjylland and Union SG, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
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In the run-up to this continental competition, Wolves have endured a poor domestic run, while Les Unionists are enjoying a winless streak.
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Since their most recent appearance in the revamped 2024-25 Europa League league phase, Midtjylland have suffered consecutive defeats in the Danish Superliga, losing 2-0 at Brandby on October 6 before the international break. A five-goal thriller against Sonderjyske on Sunday afternoon.
Continue A free stretcher A double for the hosts at the weekend, Wolves fought valiantly in the second half to restore the tie. Jan Kuchta AND Mats BechHowever, since the last strike Alejandro Ling In the end, the fighters proved to be enough to get the maximum points.
After 12 matches in their national standings, Midtjylland is currently in second place. Super League standingsThey are tied on points with league leaders Copenhagen, who have flown the Danish flag in the Conference League this season against teams such as Real Betis of Spain.
Wolves picked up four points from their first two games in the Europa League league stage, forcing Bundesliga side Hoffenheim to settle for a share of the spoils against goals on September 25. Francoline AND Edward Silufya A comfortable victory over Maccabi Tel Aviv on October 3.
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After two weeks of play in the revamped Europa League, Union SG were winless and with one point from a possible four, the Belgian team lost 2-1 to Turkish powerhouse Fenerbahce before drawing goalless against Bodo/Klimt. Due to international suspension.
Spanning the Belgian Pro League and continental adventures, Les Unionists have tasted victory on just one occasion during their last nine matches, meaning the visitors from Denmark will undoubtedly be the underdogs heading into Thursday's European battle for the evening.
Despite seeing less of the ball in their Pro League clash against Gent on Saturday afternoon, Union SG created more clear-cut chances but could not find the back of the net for the visiting goalkeeper. David RoffHe put in a stellar performance as the match ended goalless.
Unlike the regular team that competes on the continental stage, Sebastian PocognoliWin's troops have struggled on the domestic stage so far this season, with the visitors to the MCH Arena on Thursday sitting 10th in the Pro League table, having won just three of their first 11 matches.
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Chilufya was unavailable for Midtjylland's Thursday night win over Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Europa League last time out due to a knock suffered earlier this month.
The wolves also do not have the services of a guardian. Kevin MbabuThe former Fulham and Wolfsburg player is expected to return in a few weeks.
As a result, 27 years joel anderson Despite conceding three goals at SonderjyskE at the weekend, he is likely to be on the right side of the hosts' defence.
Union SG is a great long term unlimited Enoch DeclarationHe is expected to be out until the New Year with a broken leg.
Unionists follow an ankle injury Elton FastDecisions on forward availability are made daily ahead of Thursday's game.
FC Midtjylland probable lineup:
Olafson; Anderson, Diaw, Bech, Bach; Osorio, Sorensen, Askiltsen, Simcir; Franculino, Kutza
Unión SG Possible starting lineup:
life; McAllister, Burgess, Machida; Castro-Montes, Niang, Lazaré, Vanhout, Rodríguez; Boufal, Sadiki
We say: FC Midtjylland 1-1 Union SG
With both teams battling it out in their respective domestic leagues in recent weeks, we expect a close fight at the MCH Arena on Thursday night.
Midtjylland have home advantage, but injury problems abound, so we believe Union SG can pick up a point on their continental travels.
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