Midtjylland will take on OB in the Danish Superliga on Sunday, 20 July, as domestic action in Denmark's top division gets back underway.
After missing out on the league title by just one point last season, the hosts will be determined to put things right this season.
OB, meanwhile, secured promotion for the first division last time out after a one-year stint in the second tier. Could the year away from the top flight have done them some good?
As part of this week's round of Danish Superliga betting tips, check out our Midtjylland vs OB prediction below.
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Midtjylland vs OB prediction: Emphatic start for the hosts
Key Stats
- Midtjylland ended last season on a run of four wins from five games.
- OB failed to win five of their last six matches at the end of last season.
- More than two goals have been scored in five of Midtjylland's last six league matches.
Correct score prediction: Midtjylland 3-1 OB
Midtjylland were the form team at the end of the last season and there is no reason why they won't be able to continue that at the start of this one. Although OB did come back up at the first time of asking, they crawled over the line and question marks remain over their credentials.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The hosts start as favourites
- HOME: 10/21 (1.48) – 67.7%
- DRAW: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.7%
- AWAY: 10/3 (4.33) – 23.1%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Midtjylland vs OB odds indicate that the hosts should cruise to a win on the opening day of the season, something our prediction backs up. Ladbrokes have given Midtjylland a 67.7% chance of winning the match, while OB have been given just a 23.1% chance of walking away with victory.
In any case, if you liked our predictions for this match, remember to also take a look at our top betting tips for today.
Last five H2Hs: Advantage Midtjylland
Midtjylland have enjoyed themselves in this fixture in recent times, winning four of the last five competitive meetings between the two clubs. What will give OB some encouragement ahead of kick-off on Sunday is the fact that they have recently won at this ground. In October 2022, they pulled off a shock 2-1 victory.
Denmark Superligaen 23/10/23
Odense BK
Midtjylland
Denmark Superligaen 24/09/23
Midtjylland
Odense BK
Denmark Superligaen 03/06/23
Midtjylland
Odense BK
Denmark Superligaen 31/03/23
Odense BK
Midtjylland
Denmark Superligaen 31/10/22
Midtjylland
Odense BK
Midtjylland preview: A summer of change
It's been a busy summer for Midtjylland with Jan Kuchta and Joel Andersson leaving and Friday Etim, Alexander Gudjonsson, Lucky Clement and Emmanuel Alase all coming through the door. It remains to be seen whether they have become stronger or weaker with these changes but we should get a better idea on Sunday night.
Predicted lineup: Lossl (GK), Mbabu, Lee, Bech Sorensen, Jensen, Bravo, Silva, Sorensen, Franculino, Buksa, Gogorza
Denmark Superligaen 11/05/25
D
Midtjylland
1
FC Copenhagen
1
Denmark Cup 08/05/25
W
Viborg
0
FC Copenhagen
1
Denmark Superligaen 04/05/25
W
Brondby
0
FC Copenhagen
3
Denmark Cup 01/05/25
W
Viborg
0
FC Copenhagen
1
Denmark Superligaen 27/04/25
W
AGF Aarhus
1
FC Copenhagen
3
OB preview: The prodigal son retuns
Nine years after leaving the club, Rasmus Flak has returned to OB this summer, joining the club from Copenhagen. Flak is expected to go straight into the starting XI, as is their other Copenhagen recruit, Theo Sander. Former Bayern Munich man, Jann-Fiete Arp, could also make his competitive debut.
Predicted lineup: Sander (GK), Burgy, Gomez, Askou, Owusu, Falk, Ejdum, Sorensen, Arp, Ganaus, Grot.
Denmark Division 1 09/05/25
D
AC Horsens
2
Odense BK
2
Denmark Division 1 03/05/25
D
FC Fredericia
1
Odense BK
1
Denmark Division 1 26/04/25
D
Hvidovre IF
1
Odense BK
1
Denmark Division 1 21/04/25
L
Hvidovre IF
2
Odense BK
1
Denmark Division 1 17/04/25
W
Kolding IF
3
Odense BK
4
Player to watch: Friday Etim
Friday Etim arrives at Midtjylland with pressure on his shoulders. He is expected to deliver the club with the goals they need to win the league this season, but his previous record doesn't suggest that he is capable of this. Last season, in the second tier of Portuguese football, he only managed to score seven goals in 30 appearances.