FC Midtjylland
Football Europa League MCH Arena Fri 15 Aug 00:00
Fredrikstad FK
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Europa League qualifying Betting Preview: FC Midtjylland vs Fredrikstad

Danish Superliga club FC Midtjylland host Norwegian Eliteserien side Fredrikstad in the second leg of this Europa League qualifying tie at MCH Arena, with kick-off set for 00:00 on Friday 15 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

BTTS Yes Looks Value

We’re more than happy to snap up the 1.71 when it comes to Midtjylland and Fredrikstad finding the net. The numbers suggest that the BTTS Yes outcome could deliver a return.

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3-1 FCM Victory in First Leg

FC Midtjylland had a 3-3 Superliga draw in their last game. This was at home to Fredericia at MCH Arena. The Wolves enjoyed 54% possession and managed six shots on target, while Aral Simsir, Franculino and Denil Castillo scored one goal apiece.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Midtjylland claimed a 3-1 away win over Fredrikstad in the first leg at Fredrikstad Stadion. The visitors had 51% possession, while shots on target were level at 4-4. Jóannes Bjartalíð scored for Fredrikstad, with Franculino Djú, Mikel Gogorza, and Denil Castillo getting the goals for the Danish side.

FC Midtjylland – Last 10 League & Europa League qualifying Games

5 wins, 1 loss and 4 draws, averaging 2.8 goals from 14.3 attempts and 5.5 shots on goal. Midtjylland have had 47.5% possession, 419.2 passes and 4.6 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.6 goals from 15.9 attempts and 5.5 shots on goal, while earning 4.8 corners.

Top scorer Franculino has found the net 10 times, with Adam Buksa and Valdemar Byskov getting 4 and 3 respectively. The leading assistor is Franculino with 3.

Fredrikstad – Last 10 League & Europa League qualifying Games

FFK have 2 victories, 4 defeats and 4 draws, averaging 12.4 attempts, 4.7 shots on goal and 1.0 goals. The Aristocrats average 47.8% possession, 409.8 passes, 5.6 corners awarded and 5.2 corners against them, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 4.9 shots on goal and 13.1 attempts.

Sondre Soerloekk and Oskar Oehlenschlaeger have top scored with 2, while Emil Holten is next on 1. Rocco Shein, Oskar Oehlenschlaeger and Ludvig Begby have been the top assists providers with 1 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

FC Midtjylland confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Elias Olafsson (GK), Adam Gabriel, Martin Erlic, Mads Bech, Paulinho, Aral Simsir, Pedro Bravo, Denil Castillo, Mikel Gogorza, Adam Buksa, Franculino.

Fredrikstad confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Martin Boersheim (GK), Solomon Owusu, Ulrik Fredriksen, Maxwell Woledzi, Simen Rafn, Patrick Metcalfe, Leonard Owusu, Oskar Oehlenschlaeger, Stian Stray Molde, Henrik Langaas Skogvold, Joannes Bjartalid.

FC Midtjylland vs Fredrikstad Prediction & Betting Tips

Our FC Midtjylland vs Fredrikstad betting tips provide expert coverage of all major angles, including our main match prediction, top player prop picks, correct score recommendation, corners betting angle and best bet builder insights.

Match Prediction

The best betting angle could be backing the teams to both score at least once in this Europa League qualifying clash, especially as odds of 1.71 are available when it comes to the BTTS Yes selection.

Our Europa League qualifying experts like to go through the form guide, with injuries and suspensions also having a bearing on the match. Before making our football predictions, we combine this information with the latest numbers.

Key FC Midtjylland vs Fredrikstad Europa League qualifying & league stats:

  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 6 straight FCM games at home.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 8 of the last 10 FCM games.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 16 of the last 20 FCM games.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 6 of the last 10 FFK games.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 3 of the last 5 FFK games.

BTTS Yes Probability

The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 58.5% chance of winning. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 65-70%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Correct Score Prediction

Midtjylland Midtjylland logo 1 - 1 Fredrikstad logo Fredrikstad

There are attractive odds of 9.00 when it comes to a 1-1 draw being played out. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Adam Buksa to Score

Adam Buksa (FCM) has managed five goals in his past eight home games. When it comes to him scoring, we think that the 2.55 available is attractive when betting on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

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Corners Prediction

 Midtjylland Under 6.5 Corners

In their past six home games, Midtjylland have not covered the 6.5 corners line, while the previous three Fredrikstad matches have involved them conceding under 6.5 corners. Let’s go along with this betting trend and back Midtjylland to go under the Team Corners line at odds of 1.79.

Europa League & League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Midtjylland Logo Midtjylland
Total
10.10 4.80 5.30
Home
9.90 6.60 3.30
Away
11.40 5.10 6.30
Fredrikstad Logo Fredrikstad
Total
10.80 5.80 5.00
Home
10.90 5.40 5.50
Away
9.70 4.40 5.30
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Total Corners
Midtjylland Corners
Fredrikstad Corners
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Bet Builder Tips

Both Team To Score Yes
Asian Handicap Fredrikstad +1.5
Team Corners Midtjylland Under 6.5

We’ve got a bet builder and the legs include both teams scoring, Fredrikstad with an Asian Handicap of +1.5 accompanied by Midtjylland Under 6.5 corners.

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FC Midtjylland vs Fredrikstad Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Have FCM as Heavy Favourites

Bettors might not get rich backing FC Midtjylland at 1.40 to triumph in this Europa League qualifying clash although these odds suggest a 71% probability that the favourites end up triumphing. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, the underdogs Fredrikstad are trading at 6.00.

An Asian Handicap -1.25 bet on Midtjylland gives you a full payout at 1.84 if they beat Fredrikstad by two or more goals. If they win by one, you get half your stake returned but will lose the other half.

The expectation is that Over 2.5 Goals will be scored according to the latest odds. The Both Teams to Score market is always popular and BTTS Yes can be backed at 1.61.

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Full-Time Result
Half-Time Result
Double Chance
Draw No Bet
Asian Handicap
Total Goals
Both Teams to Score

Franculino Dju Favourite to Score the First Goal

Favourite Franculino Dju is available at 3.65 to be the First Goalscorer. Similar odds apply if you’re interested in him to score the last goal.

Player Goals
Franculino Dju (FCM)
Adam Buksa (FCM)
Gue-sung Cho (FCM)
Mikel Krüger-Johnsen (FCM)
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Head to Head
Team Stats

Latest Europa League qualifying and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

FC Midtjylland logo FC Midtjylland Stats
Fredrikstad logo Fredrikstad Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 3 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession

FC Midtjylland vs Fredrikstad Lineups & Team News

Be smart with your bets — check the FCM vs Fredrikstad team news beforehand. Stay up to date with the confirmed Europa League qualifying lineups and the latest on player injuries.

FC Midtjylland Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Fredrikstad Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2

FC Midtjylland Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

16 Elias Olafsson
13 Adam Gabriel 6 Martin Erlic 22 Mads Bech 29 Paulinho
58 Aral Simsir 19 Pedro Bravo 21 Denil Castillo 41 Mikel Gogorza
9 Adam Buksa 7 Franculino
77 Martin Boersheim
28 Solomon Owusu 12 Ulrik Fredriksen 22 Maxwell Woledzi
5 Simen Rafn 11 Patrick Metcalfe 6 Leonard Owusu 20 O. Oehlenschlaeger 4 Stian Stray Molde
23 H. Langaas Skogvold 14 Joannes Bjartalid

Fredrikstad Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2

FC Midtjylland Substitutes

  • 1Jonas Loessl
  • 3Han-Beom Lee
  • 10Gue-Sung Cho
  • 11Dario Osorio
  • 14Edward Chilufya
  • 20Valdemar Byskov
  • 31Liam Selin
  • 43Kevin Mbabu
  • 55Victor Bak
  • 74Junior Brumado
  • 80Dani Silva
  • 90Friday Etim

Fredrikstad Substitutes

  • 1Oeystein Oevretveit
  • 2Kennedy Okpaleke
  • 3Brage Skaret
  • 9Emil Holten
  • 13Sondre Soerloekk
  • 16Daniel Eid
  • 17Sigurd Kvile
  • 18Ludvig Begby
  • 19Rocco Shein
  • 25Ole Langbraaten
  • 31E. Johnsson Solberg
  • 40Eirik Granaas

Previous FC Midtjylland Lineups

10 Aug Superliga
FC Midtjylland 3-3 Fredericia
08 Aug Europa League
Fredrikstad 1-3 FC Midtjylland
03 Aug Superliga
AGF Aarhus 0-0 FC Midtjylland
01 Aug Europa League
Hibernian 1-2 FC Midtjylland
29 Jul Superliga
FC Midtjylland 6-2 SonderjyskE
25 Jul Europa League
FC Midtjylland 1-1 Hibernian

Previous Fredrikstad Lineups

08 Aug Europa League
Fredrikstad 1-3 FC Midtjylland
02 Aug Eliteserien
Tromso 0-0 Fredrikstad
26 Jul Eliteserien
Fredrikstad 3-2 Stromsgodset
21 Jul Eliteserien
HamKam 1-1 Fredrikstad
17 Jul Eliteserien
Fredrikstad 0-1 Bodo/Glimt
13 Jul Eliteserien
Fredrikstad 4-2 Molde
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