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 against Brann after conceding a penalty in the 100th minute (3:3). The home side failed to win in the second of their last three Europa League matches, although they had not slipped up during the first four games of the European season. Nevertheless the home team still has a very decent chance of qualifying for the round of 16 without play-offs. They are currently fourth in the table, two points clear of ninth place. A victory will guarantee a top-five finish; if points are dropped the home side will have to rely on other results.
- In the current Europa League campaign the team has scored 16 goals in total, the most in the tournament.
- The visitors have been involved in matches with goals in 17 consecutive Europa League fixtures.
- 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.
Key midfielder Philip Billing is suspended. Forward Franklin Dju and defender Adam Gabriel will not be available due to injuries.
Dinamo Zagreb
Dinamo Zagreb demolished FCSB 4:1 last week, but prior to that they had suffered three consecutive Europa League defeats. The club’s winless run in this competition had stretched to four matches. Nevertheless the visiting team held firm and took a vital three points that helped them return to the play-off places. They moved up to 20th in the table and are three points clear of 25th place. Qualification for the knockout stage is not yet secured, but the visitors are very close to the elimination rounds. A draw would be enough to avoid depending on other results; securing direct qualification to the round of 16 is already impossible even with a win.
- Both teams scored in seven of Dinamo Zagreb’s last nine Europa League matches.
- The club has failed to win in four of its last five away matches in this competition (1 draw, 3 defeats).
- Dinamo Zagreb scored in eight of their last nine Europa League away games.
Potential Dinamo Zagreb Lineup (4-3-3)*
Ivan Filipovic – Scott McKenna, Sergi Dominguez, Niko Galesic, Matteo Perez Vinloef – Dejan Ljubicic, Josip Misic, Miha Zajc – Dion Beljo, Arber Hodja, Fran Topic.
Defender Moris Valincic, midfielder Ismael Bennacer and forward Mateo Lisica are sidelined with injuries.
Referee
Elchin Masiev (Azerbaijan)
Matches – 6 (International matches, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow Cards (Including Second Yellows) Shown – 25;
Average Yellow Cards Per Match – 4.2;
Red Cards Shown – 1;
Fouls Per Match – 26;
Penalties Awarded – 0%.
Midtjylland Vs Dinamo Zagreb: Match Prediction
Midtjylland have eased off compared with the first half of the group stage, but it is important to note that in the current Europa League season the team only drops points away from home. Their home winning run in this tournament stands at five matches. Including qualifiers, the club has won in regulation time in nine of their last 11 Europa League fixtures. In addition Midtjylland regularly provide entertaining affairs: five of their last six European games were over the total.
Dinamo Zagreb lack consistency; in the main Europa League competition they have an equal number of wins and defeats (three each). On the road the visitors have collected just four points from nine available, and in their last five away matches in this tournament the club has only one victory. However their scoring form is strong — the three-goal mark was passed in eight of Dinamo Zagreb’s last nine Europa League matches.
Prediction: Midtjylland Or Draw + Over 2.5 goals
* The starting lineup for each team is taken from its last match in this tournament.
