Hibernian and Midtjylland clash in the second leg of their Europa League qualifier, with Hibernian aiming for a home victory to progress. While Hibernian boasts a strong home record and new attacking talent, Midtjylland’s defensive weaknesses suggest a high-scoring game. The prediction favors both teams to score, given the historical trends and the current state of the two teams.
Hibernian will host Midtjylland at Easter Road on Thursday in the second leg of their Europa League qualifier, aiming to overturn a 1-1 draw from the first leg in Denmark. Hibs, unbeaten in their last 13 home matches, will be buoyed by their resilient performance in Denmark and the electrifying atmosphere of Easter Road. New signings Thibault Klidje and Jamie McGrath add to the home side's attacking options, alongside star players like Junior Hoilett and Martin Boyle.
Midtjylland, despite a recent 6-2 victory against Sonderjyske, arrive in Scotland under pressure. Their defensive vulnerabilities are a concern, having managed only one clean sheet in their last 18 matches across all competitions. The absence of Gue-Sung Cho through injury is a blow, but Mads Bech Sorensen and Aral Simsir are key players to watch for the visitors.
This match promises to be a thrilling encounter. Hibs' strong home record and Midtjylland's defensive frailties suggest a high-scoring game. Given Hibernian's recent history of matches ending with both teams scoring, a repeat outcome is highly likely. The atmosphere at Easter Road is expected to be electric as Hibs chase a memorable Europa League victory. The return of key players and the overall excitement of the Europa League make this match highly anticipated by the fans.
Key factors to consider: Hibernian's home advantage; Midtjylland's defensive struggles; the impact of new signings for Hibernian; the absence of key players for Midtjylland.
Prediction: Both teams to score. This prediction is supported by the current form of both teams, specifically Hibernian's home record and Midtjylland's defensive issues. The odds offered by Dachbet further support this outcome.
