- FC Midtjylland's most recent results are: 0-6 W (A), 4-1 W (H), 1-0 L (A).
- Besiktas JK's most recent results are: 1-1 D (A), 3-2 L (A), 1-0 W (H).
Midtjylland have the momentum, but Besiktas will be tough
The value to be found in this matchup lies in the fact that, while the Danes are the slight favourites, Besiktas have every opportunity to steal a result and perhaps even nick it. FC Midtjylland are coming into Thursday's clash in Denmark at 83/100, while the visitors are at 299/100 and the draw sits at 13/5.
Midtjylland have scored 9 goals in 5 home matches across all competitions but have conceded enough to keep games alive.
Besiktas have already beaten Midtjylland 1-0 at home in UEFA Europa League Qualification 2026, so this game feels like a nervy encounter on the cards and that's factored into the odds. Midtjylland have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 5 matches in all competitions, while Besiktas have won 2, drawn 2 and lost 1 of their most recent 5. The first leg victory should have Besiktas believing that they can get a draw here.
Besiktas like the ball, Midtjylland like to pounce
Vincenzo Italiano has Besiktas operating on a possession-first 4-2-3-1/4-3-3 base, with a high pressing approach that looks to pin teams back and then create overloads when they've won the ball back quickly. They've won just 1, drawn 3 and lost 1 of their 5 away matches in all competitions, but they've scored 1.40 and conceded 1.20 goals per-game on the road.
Mike Tullberg's Midtjylland set up in a three-at-the-back system with wing-backs flying on and a compact, aggressive press built for quick transitions. They've won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their 5 home matches in all competitions, so they haven't been easy to beat in Denmark.
The bottom line
While there is a clear contrast between the two sides, the smart angle is in the unders market at 39/50. Midtjylland are the favourites and Besiktas have proven capable of picking up results on the road, but the away side have also shown enough to suggest they can nick a draw here if they need it. Orkun Kokcu is Besiktas' danger man in UEFA Europa League Qualification 2026, as he has scored 1 goal in 1 match.
