Real Sociedad are back in action at the Reale Arena on Thursday. Our Real Sociedad vs Midtjylland prediction and Europa League betting tips consider whether they can finish the job after a 2-1 win in the first leg of this play-off tie.
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Real Sociedad vs Midtjylland prediction: La Real to claim solid win to nil
Key stats
- Our Real Sociedad vs Midtjylland betting tips take into account that the Basques have gone 14 matches without a draw in all competitions.
- Midtjylland have lost nine of their last 16 matches in all competitions.
- Only two Real Sociedad games this term have ended with over 3.5 goals.
Correct score prediction: Real Sociedad 2-0 Midtjylland
Real Sociedad have put themselves in a strong position in this tie, and while their form has been patchy, home advantage should see them cruise into the round-of-16.
That’s particularly true given the poor form that Midtjylland have been in, both domestically and in Europe of late.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Home win expected
- HOME: 1/2 (1.50) – 66.7%
- DRAW: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
- AWAY: 5/1 (6.00) – 16.7%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The hosts are the favourites according to the Real Sociedad vs Midtjylland odds, with an implied probability of 66.7% that they win this match.
They head into this one on the back of a 3-0 defeat in La Liga away to Real Betis, in a game they finished with only nine players.
As for Midtjylland, they saw off Lyngby 1-0 in the Danish Superliga on Sunday, with Adam Buksa converting a penalty.
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Most recent H2Hs: Clubs set for second meeting
Our Real Sociedad vs Midtjylland prediction suggests the side from San Sebastian will have the edge, in what is the second ever meeting.
Last week’s first leg was the first encounter, and it saw Brais Mendez and Take Kubo score early goals to put Imanol’s side in control of the tie.
UEFA Europa League 13/02/25
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Real Sociedad preview: Imanol to shuffle his pack
The hosts are likely to rotate again, with a very busy schedule right now. Jon Pacheco is their only definite injury absentee.
Predicted Lineup: Marrero (GK), J. Lopez, Zubeldia, Elustondo, Aramburu, Sucic, Olasagasti, B, Mendez, Barrenetxea, Oskarsson & Kubo
Spain La Liga 12/04/25 L Mallorca 2 Real Sociedad 0 Spain La Liga 06/04/25 W Las Palmas 1 Real Sociedad 3 Spain Copa del Rey 01/04/25 D Real Madrid 4 Real Sociedad 4 Spain La Liga 29/03/25 W Valladolid 1 Real Sociedad 2 Spain La Liga 16/03/25 D Rayo Vallecano 2 Real Sociedad 2
Midtjylland preview: Olafsson ruled out for the visitors
Elias Olafsson is out injured for the away team. They also have doubts over Kristoffer Olsson and Cho Gue-Sung.
Predicted Lineup: Lossl (GK), Andersson, Bech, Diao, Mbabu, Castillo, Martinez, Sorensen, Osorio, Buksa & Simsir
Denmark Superligaen 13/04/25 D AGF Aarhus 1 Midtjylland 1 Denmark Superligaen 04/04/25 L Randers FC 2 Midtjylland 1 Denmark Superligaen 30/03/25 L Brondby 2 Midtjylland 0 Denmark Superligaen 16/03/25 W Randers FC 2 Midtjylland 4 Denmark Superligaen 09/03/25 W AaB 1 Midtjylland 4
Player to watch – Orri Oskarsson
This game could present Orri Oskarsson with a relatively rare opportunity to start. The 20-year-old has scored three goals in six appearances in the Europa League this term.
Oskarsson striking late
50% of the Icelandic striker’s goals in all competitions since his big money move to Spain have come after the 75th minute. He has scored twice in stoppage time in La Liga.