All square at 1-1, Hibernian FC and FC Midtjylland face a winner-takes-all showdown in their UEFA Europa League qualifier second leg at Easter Road on Thursday, 31 July.
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Hibernian vs Midtjylland prediction: Danes to upset the Scots?
Key stats
- Hibernian are winless in three successive games including two friendlies.
- The Hibees’ last competitive win arrived in early May, 3-1 vs Dundee United.
- Midtjylland are unbeaten in three competitive outings this season (D2, W1).
- The visitors are on a three-match winning streak away from home.
Correct score prediction: Hibernian 1-3 Midtjylland
Hibernian opened their new season with a 1-1 draw in the UEFA Europa League first leg qualifier, with Aral Simsir’s 71st minute strike cancelling Jamie McGrath’s early opener. The Hibees have now conceded in each of their last five games, struggling throughout their preseason schedule – winning just once across those friendly matches.
Meanwhile, this will be Midtjylland’s first competitive away game of the new campaign. Thomas Thomasberg’s men are unbeaten in five straight games since losing to Randers FC in a preseason friendly. With the visitors in superior form, we expect a positive outcome in their favour.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Visitors backed to win
- HOME: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.5%
- DRAW: 14/5 (3.80) – 26.3%
- AWAY: 10/11 (1.90) – 52.6%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Despite their home advantage, David Gray’s Hibs are underdogs in this encounter, priced at 5/2 (3.50) odds. This represents a 28.5% chance of securing success in the second leg.
On the other hand, Midtjylland have been packed with fixtures in July. Nevertheless, Ulvene are considered strong favourites to come away with a victory – backed by 10/11 (1.90) odds to emerge victorious, implying a 52.6% win probability rate.
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Most recent H2Hs: Who will earn the bragging rights?
The two sides met in the first leg clash for the first time ever. Tied at 1-1 last week, everything is to play for the second leg.
UEFA Europa League Qualifying 24/07/25
Midtjylland
Hibernian
Hibernian preview: First competitive win of the season?
Gray will welcome the Danish side with a full-strength squad, with no injuries or suspensions to deal with.
Predicted lineup: Smith (GK), Cadden, Bushiri, O’Hara, Iredale, Levitt, Campbell, N. Cadden, Manneh, Bile & Youan
Scotland Premiership 10/05/25
L
Celtic
3
Hibernian
1
Scotland Premiership 03/05/25
W
Dundee Utd
1
Hibernian
3
Scotland Premiership 26/04/25
L
Aberdeen
1
Hibernian
0
Scotland Premiership 13/04/25
W
Dundee
0
Hibernian
4
Scotland Premiership 05/04/25
W
Rangers
0
Hibernian
2
Midtjylland preview: Momentum in their favour
The Wolves have the momentum lined up in their favour, but will need to deal with the absences of Adam Buksa, Sung Cho & Ousmane Diao.
Predicted lineup: Lossl (GK), Paulinho, Sorenson, Lee, Mbabu, O. Sorensen, Bravo, Jensen, Simsir, Andreasen & 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: Aral Simsir
Turkey forward Aral Simsir salvaged a draw for Midtjylland in the first leg with a remarkable freekick into the left corner. He followed that up by orchestrating his side’s comeback against Sonderjyske in the Danish Superliga, providing two assists in the 6-2 victory at home.