KuPS have an almighty task ahead of them if they want to qualify for the league phase of the UEFA Europa League (UEL). Indeed, the Finnish side are trailing 4-0 on aggregate to Midtjylland heading into the second leg on Thursday evening.
The Danes already have one foot in the league phase after such an emphatic victory on home soil in the first leg. However, they simply cannot afford to be complacent if they want to avoid a potential embarrassment in Finland.
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KuPS vs Midtjylland prediction: Danes should sail safely through
Key stats
- KuPS' last six defeats in all competitions have all been to nil.
- Midtjylland are unbeaten in all competitions since April.
- Midtjylland have scored two or more goals in each of their last six games in total across all competitions.
Correct score prediction: KuPS 0-2 Midtjylland
Midtjylland showed in the first leg, albeit at home, that they boast far too much quality for KuPS. We are backing the Danes to get another win away from home this time, and therefore sail safely through into the league phase.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Midtjylland massive favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
- DRAW: 3/1 (4.00) – 25.0%
- AWAY: 3/4 (1.75) – 57.1%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Midtjylland are the big favourites to win with bookmakers despite being away from home. A draw can be backed at 25% and a KuPS win at just under 24%, although that victory would have to be by at least four goals to force extra-time and/or a penalty shootout.
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Most recent H2Hs: First leg was maiden meeting
The first leg was the first time that both teams had met in a competitive outing. Of course, Midtjylland were 4-0 victors in Denmark, and so KuPS have a huge mountain to climb in terms of having any potential chance of turning the tie around.
UEFA Europa League Qualifying 21/08/25
Midtjylland
KuPS Kuopio
KuPS preview: No fresh concerns
KuPS have no fresh injury concerns or suspensions to report heading into this clash. Thus, the hosts are unlikely to make too many changes to their recognised starting XI.
Predicted lineup: Kreidl (GK); Savolainen, Cisse, Hamalainen, Armah; Pasanen, Arifi, Oksanen; Ruoppi, Toure & Pennanen
Finland Veikkausliiga 10/05/25
W
KTP
0
KuPS Kuopio
3
Finland Veikkausliiga 02/05/25
W
SJK
0
KuPS Kuopio
1
Finland Veikkausliiga 27/04/25
W
IF Gnistan
1
KuPS Kuopio
2
Finland Veikkausliiga 23/04/25
W
IFK Mariehamn
1
KuPS Kuopio
4
Finland Veikkausliiga 19/04/25
W
FF Jaro
0
KuPS Kuopio
1
Midtjylland preview: Stick to winning formula?
The likes of Mikel Gogorza and Junior Brumado are pushing for starts for Midtjylland, but the pair may have to settle for a place on the substitutes bench. The visitors are likely to stick with a similar starting XI that has been winning them games recently.
Predicted lineup: Olafsson (GK); Mbabu, Erlic, Sorensen, Paulinho; Osorio, Bravo, Castillo, Simsir; Buksa & Dju
Denmark Superligaen 11/05/25
D
FC Copenhagen
1
Midtjylland
1
Denmark Superligaen 04/05/25
W
AGF Aarhus
1
Midtjylland
3
Denmark Superligaen 27/04/25
W
FC Nordsjaelland
0
Midtjylland
5
Denmark Superligaen 22/04/25
L
FC Nordsjaelland
3
Midtjylland
2
Denmark Superligaen 17/04/25
W
FC Copenhagen
2
Midtjylland
4
Player to watch: Dario Osorio
Amazingly, Dario Osorio is on a three-game streak for Midtjylland where he has both scored and assisted. This includes the Danes' 4-0 win at home to KuPS in the first leg, and Osorio will no doubt be hoping to contribute once again in the second leg.