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On that occasion it was the Danish side who emerged with a dramatic 3-2 victory at the City Ground, although Forest were then managed by Ange Postecoglou.
Things have changed since then, with Vítor Pereira now in charge of the Premier League side. The Portuguese coach guided Forest past Fenerbahçe in the playoff round with an impressive 3-0 first-leg win, keeping their hopes of a deep European run alive.
Midtjylland, however, have been one of the competition’s surprise packages and arrive with an excellent recent record in European fixtures.
Nottingham Forest – Midtjylland, Thursday, 8:00 pm
Nottingham Forest v Midtjylland tips
• Both teams to score – 4/5 with Bet365
• Over 2.5 goals – 18/25 with Bet365
• Igor Jesus to register 1+ shot on target – 9/50 with Bet365
Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Both teams to score
Goals could be expected at the City Ground given the attacking patterns of both teams in this competition.
Their earlier meeting this season ended 3-2 to Midtjylland, while both clubs have consistently produced open matches in Europe. Forest’s five games under Vítor Pereira have seen four produce over 2.5 goals, while both sides have scored a joint competition-high 10 first-half goals since the start of the league phase.
With attacking quality on both sides and defensive vulnerabilities shown in recent fixtures, both teams to score at 4/5 looks a strong option.
Tip: Both teams to score @ 4/5
Bet explanation: This bet wins if both teams score at least one goal in the Nottingham vs Midtjylland game.
Over 2.5 goals
Seven of Midtjylland’s last eight competitive away games have produced over 2.5 goals, while the Danish side have shown a willingness to attack even on the road, scoring exactly three goals in three of their four away matches in the league phase.
Forest’s games under Pereira have also been open affairs, and with both sides chasing a first-leg advantage in the knockout rounds, the likelihood of multiple goals remains high. That makes over 2.5 goals at 18/25, another appealing selection.
Bet explanation: This bet wins if there are at least three goals in the Nottingham vs Midtjylland game.
Igor Jesus to register 1+ shot on target
Forest striker Igor Jesus has been one of the standout performers in this season’s Europa League. He has scored seven goals in the competition, the most ever by a Nottingham Forest player in a single major European campaign.
His ability to find space in the penalty area and his central role in Forest’s attacking play make him a constant threat. Given Forest’s need to respond after losing to Midtjylland earlier in the competition, the Brazilian forward is likely to be heavily involved in their attacking efforts.
With his strong scoring record and consistent presence in front of goal, backing Igor Jesus to register at least one shot on target looks highly likely.
Tip: Igor Jesus to register 1+ shot on target @ 9/50
Bet explanation: This bet wins if Igor Jesus registers at least one shot on target against Midtjylland.
Nottingham Forest v Midtjylland odds
• Nottingham Forest – 11/20 with Bet365
• Draw – 333/100 with Bet365
• Midtjylland – 9/2 with Bet365
Odds, correct at the time of publication, are subject to change.
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