- FC Midtjylland have won 4 and lost 1 of their last 5 home matches in all competitions.
- FC Midtjylland have won their last 3 matches in UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026 (W3) including a 2-0 away win and a 3-2 home win over Bohemian FC Dublin.
Midtjylland are the clear favorites
FC Midtjylland go into UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026 in excellent form (W7, D1, L2) and have looked a sharp attacking outfit with Franculino leading the line in fine fashion.
The Brazilian has netted four goals in his side's last five games in all competitions and has scored two of their goals in UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026 so far. With just 11 goals scored during that five-game spell, this certainly looks to be a team to back when they're in front on the counter attack.
Mike Tullberg's men are an exciting 3-4-3 or 3-1-4-2 setup with players that can press aggressively, and with the ability to switch the ball from one wing to the other in a heartbeat. That's why both teams to score looks like the smart play for Thursday's encounter, even if Midtjylland are the betting favourites here at 7/10, Rijeka 73/20 and the draw 31/10.
Rijeka aren’t an easy ride either
HNK Rijeka have also hit top gear in all competitions (W7, D2, L1) and have scored six goals in their last five matches in all competitions. Justas Lasickas has also been on the money with two goals during that period.
Matjaz Kek's side are a little more structured than Midtjylland, but they play a compact 4-3-3 formation that offers a lot of central control, the ability to move the ball quickly from one side to the other, and they're well equipped to slow the chaos down and hit wide with pace.
The Croatian side are also undefeated on their travels in all competitions (W2, D2), so they could be a hard to beat on Thursday. They edged Ilves Tampere 1-0 at home before drawing 1-1 on the road, so this has all the makings of a tight and competitive encounter.
Midtjylland to nick it
Unhappy with the match result odds, I'm going for the smart punt of both teams to score at 18/25 here. These two sides seem evenly matched and while Midtjylland should be too strong at home to falter, the fact that Rijeka are undefeated on the road makes this one more complicated.
The tactical clash between the teams is interesting too, with Midtjylland desperate to turn turnovers into instant counters and look to counter straight away, while Rijeka will be equally keen to slow the chaos and hit wide.
