Midtjylland will take on Celtic in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday, 6 November, as Martin O'Neill looks to continue his brilliant start to life as Interim Celtic boss.
The 73-year-old, who doesn't know when his tenure will be cut short, defeated Rangers in an Old Firm clash at Hampden Park at the weekend and is now gearing up for his European match in charge.
The task at hand this week is far from an easy one, as Midtjylland are currently leading the way in the league phase.
As part of this week's round of Europa League betting tips, check out our Midtjylland vs Celtic prediction below
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Midtjylland vs Celtic prediction: The visitors to fall in Denmark
Key Stats
- Midtjylland are unbeaten across their last 11 matches in all competitions.
- Celtic have failed to win any of their last three away matches in all competitions.
- Both teams have scored in five of Midtjylland's last eight matches.
Correct score prediction: Midtjylland 2-1 Celtic
There will be plenty of tired legs in the Celtic camp after playing 120 minutes at Hampden Park at the weekend, and the trip to Denmark will only take more out of them. The form of the hosts is too difficult to ignore, and they should edge it.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Midtjylland are narrow favourites
- HOME: 21/20 (2.05) – 48.8%
- DRAW: 27/10 (3.70) – 27%
- AWAY: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Midtjylland vs Celtic odds are weighted slightly in favour of the hosts, but the bookies haven't priced any results at odds-on. Ladbrokes have given Midtjylland a 48.8% chance of winning the match, while Celtic have been given a 31.3% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Midtjylland
These two teams have only ever met twice before, but it is Midtjylland who have the edge. They last met in a Champions League qualifier during the summer of 2021, and after a draw at Celtic Park, the Danish side came through at home with a 2-1 victory after extra time.
Midtjylland preview: Three injury concerns
Midtjylland will be without three players due to injury for this one, with Edward Chilufya, Ovie Ejeheri and Adam Gabriel all in the treatment room with long-standing problems. However, with no fresh injuries following their Superliga match at the weekend, their starting XI almost picks itself.
Predicted lineup: Olafsson (GK), Diao, Erlic, Sorensen, Billing, Byskov, Castillo, Jensen, Osorio, Cho, Dju
Last five results
- Midtjylland 1-1 Aarhus
- Midtjylland 4-0 Silkeborg
- Fredericia 0-4 Midtjylland
- Maccabi Tel Aviv 0-3 Midtjylland
- Midtjylland 5-1 Vejle
Martin O'Neill will have to navigate the aforementioned tired legs this week, and that should see him make a couple of changes to the team that started the League Cup semi-final at the weekend. On the injury front, the Bhoys will be without Jota, Kelechi Iheanacho and Cameron Carter-Vickers.
Predicted lineup: Schmeichel (GK), Ralston, Trusty, Scales, Tierney, Engels, McGregor, Nygren, Maeda, Tounekti, Kenny
Last five results
- Celtic 3-1 Rangers
- Celtic 4-0 Falkirk
- Hearts 3-1 Celtic
- Celtic 2-1 Sturm Graz
- Dundee 2-0 Celtic
Player to watch: Franculino Dju
Celtic will do very well to keep Franculino Dju quiet on Thursday night. The 21-year-old has been simply electric so far this season, scoring 16 goals in 18 appearances across all competitions. If he can keep his current levels up, then major interest from across Europe can be expected next summer.