Huvepharma Arena will host Ludogorets vs Midtjylland on Thursday, 23 January 2025, as both teams contend with each other for three valuable points. View our predictions for this UEFA Europa League match below.
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Ludogorets vs Midtjylland predictions: A low-scoring game
Key stats
- Five of Midtjylland's six group games have gone below the 2.5-goal mark.
- Fewer than three goals were scored in each of the last three encounters between these teams.
- Ludogorets Razgrad have failed to score in four out of six Europa League games this season.
- Midtjylland are unbeaten in three previous meetings with Ludogorets.
Correct score prediction: Ludogorets 0-1 Midtjylland
Ludogorets Razgrad are still in the hunt for their first win of the season. They have drawn three and lost three group games so far, failing to score on four occasions.
Although Midtjylland have had their fair share of struggles, they have fared better than their hosts, winning two of six group matches. Given that Midtjylland have never lost to Ludogorets, we are leaning towards the Danish side for the win.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookmakers favour Ludogorets
- HOME: 13/10 (2.30) – 43.5%
- DRAW: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.3%
- AWAY: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Although Ludogorets Razgrad have lost only once in their last 12 matches across all competitions, they are still in the hunt for their first win in the UEFA Europa League. The Bulgarian outfit have earned only three points from a possible 18, and with only two games left to play, they cannot afford to drop points.
Like their opponents, 23rd-placed Midtjylland need all the points they can get if they intend to advance to the knockout stages of this competition. Although they had a solid start to their campaign (W2, D1), Thomas Thomasberg’s troops have lost their last three Europa League matches.
On that note, Ludogorets are the expected winners at 13/10 (2.30). Teams with these odds generally have a 43.5% probability of winning.
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It is also important to note that Ludogorets blanked in four out of six matches in this tournament. Keeping in mind that at least one team failed to score in four of Midtjylland's last five Europa League games, BTTS – No has an appealing look at 21/20 (2.05). That one has a 48.8% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Can Ludogorets earn their first win against Midtjylland?
This will be the fourth encounter between these teams. Midtjylland are unbeaten in their previous three clashes (W1, D2).
UEFA Europa League 09/12/21
Ludogorets Razgrad
Midtjylland
UEFA Europa League 16/09/21
Midtjylland
Ludogorets Razgrad
UEFA Champions League Qualifying 26/08/20
Ludogorets Razgrad
Midtjylland
Ludogorets preview: No new absentees
There are no injured or suspended players for Ludogorets ahead of Thursday’s UEFA Europa League skirmish.
Predicted lineup: Bonmann (GK), Kurtulus, Almeida, Verdon, Nedyalkov, Chochev, Naressi, Piotrowski, Vidal, Cruz & Marcus.
Bulgaria First League 09/05/25
D
Arda Kardzhali
1
Ludogorets Razgrad
1
Bulgaria First League 03/05/25
D
Levski Sofia
1
Ludogorets Razgrad
1
Bulgaria First League 27/04/25
W
Cherno More Varna
0
Ludogorets Razgrad
2
Bulgaria Cup 23/04/25
W
Botev Vratsa
0
Ludogorets Razgrad
2
Bulgaria First League 19/04/25
W
Spartak Varna
1
Ludogorets Razgrad
2
Midtjylland preview: Plagued by injuries
Midtjylland are struggling with injuries, with most of the team's forwards on the sidelines at the moment. The visitors will have to do without Aral Simsir, Gue-Sung Cho, Marrony, Franculino and Kristoffer Olsson.
Predicted lineup: Lossl (GK), C. Sorensen, M. Sorensen, Diao, Mbabu, Castillo, Bravo, O. Sorensen, Gogorza, Buksa & Osorio.
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: Rwan Cruz
Rwan Cruz has put in some solid performances in recent weeks, scoring four times in his last six competitive appearances. The Brazilian forward is Ludogorets Razgrad's top scorer across all competitions this season. He will be called upon to provide the goals on Thursday night.