The Round 8 match of the group stage of the 2025/26 Europa League between Midtjylland (Denmark) and Dinamo Zagreb (Croatia) will take place on 29 January at Herning Stadium. Midtjylland vs Dinamo Zagreb: prediction, betting odds and statistics.
Midtjylland
Midtjylland dropped a win in the last round after conceding a penalty in the 100th minute that made the score 3:3. The home side failed to win in the second of their last three Europa League matches, although the team had not slipped up in the first four games of the European season. Nevertheless, the home side still has very decent chances of qualifying for the round of 16 without play-offs. The club is currently fourth in the table, two points clear of ninth place. With a victory Midtjylland will finish inside the top five for sure; if points are dropped, it will be necessary to study the results of the other matches.
- In the current Europa League campaign the team has scored 16 goals in total, more than any other club in the tournament.
- The visitors-scoring run in this European competition has reached 17 matches.
- At home Midtjylland has recorded five consecutive Europa League wins.
Potential Midtjylland Lineup (4-4-2)*
Elias Olafsson – Viktor Jensen, Mads Sorensen, Martin Erlic, Lee Han Bom – Aral Shimshir, Philip Billing, Valdemar Andreasen, Denil Castillo – Cho Gue-sung, Junior Brumado.
The main midfielder Philip Billing is suspended. Forward Franquilin Joo and defender Adam Gabriel will miss out due to injuries.
Dinamo Zagreb
Dinamo Zagreb thrashed FCSB 4:1 last week, but prior to that they suffered three consecutive Europa League defeats. The club's winless run in the tournament had stretched to four matches. Nevertheless, the team did not collapse and picked up a very important three points that helped return them to the play-off zone. The visitors moved up to 20th in the table and are three points clear of 25th place. Qualification for the knockout rounds is not yet secured, but the visitors are very close to the play-off places. To avoid worrying about other results, a draw will be enough. Direct progression to the round of 16 is already impossible even with a win.
- Both teams scored in 7 of Dinamo Zagreb’s last 9 Europa League matches.
- The club has failed to win in 4 of its last 5 away matches in this European competition (1 draw, 3 defeats).
- The visitors scored in 8 of their last 9 away Europa League games.
Potential Dinamo Zagreb Lineup (4-3-3)*
Ivan Filipovic – Scott McKenna, Sergi Dominguez, Niko Galesic, Bruno Goda – Dejan Ljubicic, Josip Misic, Miha Zajc – Dion Beljo, Arber Hodja, Monsef Bakrar.
In the treatment room are defender Moris Valincic and forward Mateo Lisica.
Referee
Elchin Masiev (Azerbaijan)
Matches – 6 (International fixtures, 2025/26);
Yellow/red cards shown (including second yellows) – 25;
Average yellow/red cards per match – 4.2;
Red cards shown – 1;
Fouls per match on average – 26;
Penalties – 0%.
Midtjylland Vs Dinamo Zagreb: Match Prediction
Midtjylland have slightly dropped their pace compared with the first half of the group stage, but it is important to note that in the current Europa League season the team falters strictly on the road. The home winning run in this tournament stands at five matches. Even if away games are included, taking qualification into account, the club has won in normal time in 9 of their last 11 Europa League matches. At the same time Midtjylland regularly produce entertaining games — 5 of the last 6 European matches involving the team were over the total line.
Dinamo Zagreb lack consistency; in the main Europa League group they have an equal number of wins and losses (3 each). Away from home the visitors collected only 4 points out of a possible 9, and over the last 5 away matches in this competition the club has only 1 win. However, their scoring record is fine — the 3-goal mark was passed in 8 of Dinamo Zagreb’s last 9 Europa League games.
Prediction: Midtjylland Or Draw + Over 2.5 goals
* For each team the starting lineup shown is from its last match in this tournament.
