Introduction to the Europa League Match
The stage is set for an exciting Europa League match between Hibernian and Midtjylland at Easter Road. The two teams are facing off in the second leg of their second qualifying round tie, with the winner advancing to the next round against Fredrikstad FK. The loser, on the other hand, will drop into the Conference League and face either Oleksandriya or Partizan Belgrade.
Background of the Match
The first leg of the tie ended in a 1-1 draw in Herning, with Aral Simsir’s brilliant free kick cancelling out Hibs debutant Jamie McGrath’s opener. Midtjylland have already started their domestic season and possess more quality on paper, which could give them an edge in the match.
Predictions and Odds
Hibs did well to get a draw last week in Denmark, but Midtjylland are priced up at 4/5 to win the match, with Hibs at 47/20, and the draw after 90 minutes at 12/5. The Sporting News predicts a 0-1 win for Midtjylland, with the Danish team given a 48% chance to beat Hibernian inside 90 minutes.
Predicted Lineups
The predicted lineup for Hibernian is: Smith (GK) — Cadden, O’Hora, Bushiri, Iredale — Mulligan, Levitt, Obita —McGrath, Boyle — Bowie. For Midtjylland, the predicted lineup is: Lossl (GK) — Mbabu, Lee, M. Sorensen, Jensen — Osorio, Bravo, O. Sorensen, Simsir — Buksa, Dju.
Team News and Injuries
Hibernian are set to continue without Lewis Miller (unspecified) and midfielder Joe Newell (groin). Midtjylland are missing Cho Gue-Sung and Ousmane Diao, and may revert to the same lineup from last week after making five changes for their Superliga win over Sonderjyske.
Bet Builder Tips
The bet builder for this game is Midtjylland to win and to keep a clean sheet, available currently at 11/4 with BetVictor. Fans can check out the latest odds and bet direct with selected partners using the bet builder tool.
How to Watch the Match
The match will take place on Thursday, July 31, at Easter Road, Edinburgh, at 19:45 p.m. BST. Fans can watch the match live on Solid Sport.
Conclusion
The Europa League match between Hibernian and Midtjylland is set to be an exciting encounter, with both teams looking to advance to the next round. With Midtjylland’s quality on paper and Hibernian’s determination to win, fans can expect a thrilling match. The winner will take on Fredrikstad FK in the next round, while the loser will drop into the Conference League.
