Midtjylland vs Besiktas prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on July 30, 2026
In the Europa League qualifying quarter-finals on July 30, 2026, Midtjylland and Besiktas will play their second leg. The visitors only need to avoid defeat to advance.
Midtjylland vs Besiktas: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Herning has managed to win the national championship several times. Last season, they tried to reclaim the title but eventually sensationally lost to the upstarts from Aarhus. They have already started this season with a match against Sonderjyske, finishing with a spectacular 3-2 victory.
The Istanbul giant, after its "golden double" five years ago, has only won the cup and Super Cup in 2024. Last season was also disappointing, as they changed coaches and finished only fourth in the league. It's no surprise that a new coach arrived this summer—they lured Italiano and started signing players to fit his style.
Vincenzo made his official debut in Turkey, and won, albeit narrowly. The only goal came from Kokcu midway through the first half. Although the visitors played with ten men from the fifteenth minute, a larger margin would have been expected.
Previous matches: Midtjylland vs Besiktas
Although both clubs play actively in European competitions, they had never met before last week.
Experts consider a Danish comeback likely. However, the match is not expected to be high-scoring—we recommend "total under 3.0 goals" (odds – 1.68).
Midtjylland vs Besiktas: Key Stats and Trends
- Midtjylland have won four of their last five matches
- The team has scored an average of 2.25 goals per match and conceded half as many—just 1.13.
- Besiktas recorded their first win in five games
- The club scored an average of 1.74 goals per match and conceded 1.18.
Midtjylland vs Besiktas: Probable Starting Lineups
Midtjylland are expected to play in a 1-3-4-1-2 formation (probable lineup): Olafsson – Beck, Lee Han Beom, Kristensen – Jensen, Bravo, Billing, Osorio – Andreasen – Franculino Dju, Iheanacho. The last of these was sent off in the previous match.
Besiktas are expected to play in a 1-4-1-4-1 formation (probable lineup): Nubel – Yilmaz, Topcu, Djalo, Murillo – Ozcan – Fakili, Kokcu, Olaytan, Cerny – O Hen Gu
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