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FC Midtjylland vs Beşiktaş Prediction, Tips & Odds

FC Midtjylland vs Beşiktaş

UEFA Europa League2nd Qualifying Round
FC Midtjylland
WWLWL
0 - 2
MCH Arena, Herning
Referee: J. Brooks
Beşiktaş
WWWLD
★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
1.57
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.54 (implied 64.8%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 67.3% probability (an expert ratio of 1.49). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (67.3% vs 64.8%), driven by both attacks scoring freely while both defences look leaky. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours FC Midtjylland to win against Beşiktaş, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. FC Midtjylland enters this match with a stronger recent form, having secured three wins, one draw, and one loss in their last five matches. This solid performance suggests a team that is building momentum, which could be crucial in a knockout stage. On the other hand, Beşiktaş has struggled lately, managing only one win and two draws in their last five outings, alongside two losses. This inconsistency may hinder their chances as they face a Midtjylland side that appears to have found a rhythm. The pressure is on Beşiktaş to turn their form around quickly if they wish to advance. According to the model, FC Midtjylland has a higher probability of winning this match. However, the caveat is that if Beşiktaş can improve their performance and find an early goal, the dynamic of the match could shift. For a detailed breakdown of how we reached this prediction, please refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. The Daily Punt Analysis Team employs an in-house model that evaluates fixtures through expected goals and actual results across the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
FC Midtjylland Win48%1.93
Draw22%3.65
Beşiktaş Win30%3.52
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.5458.8%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.6156.4%

Combined goal output is high (3.4 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
FC Midtjylland 1-1 Beşiktaş
6.8414.7%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 14.7% probability.

Asian Handicap
FC Midtjylland -0.5
1.8342%

FC Midtjylland have been the stronger side, winning 53% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
6.84
14.7%
2-1
7.71
13.1%
1-0
8.74
11.5%
2-0
10.02
10.1%
1-2
11.14
9.1%
2-2
11.26
9.0%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 14.7% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
FC Midtjylland
-0.0
1.45
Beşiktaş
+0.0
2.67
FC Midtjylland
-0.3
1.72
Beşiktaş
+0.3
3.10
FC Midtjylland
-0.5
1.83
Beşiktaş
+0.5
3.40
FC Midtjylland
-1.5
3.50
Beşiktaş
+1.5
6.50

Lines averaged across 5 bookmakers. FC Midtjylland are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

FC Midtjylland vs Beşiktaş
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
1.903.703.651.622.251.532.30
Marathonbet
1.933.683.541.622.261.532.31
Betfair
1.953.603.501.602.301.532.45
Pinnacle
1.933.783.551.612.33
SBO
1.923.263.111.552.29
William Hill
1.913.403.301.572.25
Bet365
1.903.603.501.622.251.572.25
1xBet
1.993.783.641.652.301.532.35
Unibet
1.883.703.701.572.201.532.28
Betano
1.953.803.601.622.351.552.37
Superbet
1.953.753.701.632.271.562.32
BetVictor
1.933.753.501.592.171.532.38

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
91.8%
Over 1.5 Goals
79.1%
Over 2.5 Goals
56.4%
Over 3.5 Goals
37.4%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XFC Midtjylland or Draw
70%1.27
12FC Midtjylland or Beşiktaş
78%1.25
X2Draw or Beşiktaş
52%1.83

Head to Head

Last 1 Meetings (evenly matched 0-0)
0 FC Midtjylland1 Draw0 Beşiktaş
23 Jul
Beşiktaş
0-0
FC Midtjylland
UEFA Europa League

The head-to-head record between FC Midtjylland and Beşiktaş shows one draw, with no wins for either side. The only match played ended in a scoreless draw, indicating a tightly contested encounter with neither team able to find the back of the net. This result suggests that the teams are evenly matched, at least in their recent meeting, and there has been no clear dominance from either side.

Key Statistics

2026 Season
FC MidtjyllandBeşiktaş
1.84Goals p.g.1.59
1.22Goals conceded p.g.0.97
34%Clean sheets38%
53%Win rate52%
3.06Avg goals in match2.55
1.43xG per game0.95
-0.11xGA per game1.16
55%Possession %44%
4.6Shots on target / game2.0
6.1Corners per game5.0
FC Midtjylland
Recent Form

FC Midtjylland have won 7 of their last 15 matches at home, drawing 4 and losing 4. Their recent home fixtures include beat FC Midtjylland 2-1 and lost to FC Midtjylland 0-2.

Overall, the wider run reads 17W 9D 6L from the last 32 games (53% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: FC MidtjyllandAll competitions
06 Aug
Bohemians
0-2
FC Midtjylland
UEFA Europa Conference League
02 Aug
FC Midtjylland
2-1
AC Horsens
Superliga
30 Jul
FC Midtjylland
0-2
Beşiktaş
UEFA Europa League
26 Jul
Sonderjyske
2-3
FC Midtjylland
Superliga
23 Jul
Beşiktaş
1-0
FC Midtjylland
UEFA Europa League
17 Jul
FC Midtjylland
4-1
Odense
Friendlies Clubs
17
Win
53%
9
Draw
28%
6
Lost
19%
Beşiktaş
Recent Form

Beşiktaş have won 6 of their last 15 matches on the road, drawing 5 and losing 4. Their recent away fixtures include beat Beşiktaş 0-1 and beat FC Midtjylland 0-2.

Overall, the wider run reads 15W 7D 7L from the last 29 games (52% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: BeşiktaşAll competitions
06 Aug
Hradec Králové
0-1
Beşiktaş
UEFA Europa League
30 Jul
FC Midtjylland
0-2
Beşiktaş
UEFA Europa League
23 Jul
Beşiktaş
1-0
FC Midtjylland
UEFA Europa League
14 Jul
Spartak Trnava
3-2
Beşiktaş
Friendlies Clubs
14 Jul
Malženice
1-1
Beşiktaş
Friendlies Clubs
10 Jul
Widzew Łódź
2-0
Beşiktaş
Friendlies Clubs
15
Win
52%
7
Draw
24%
7
Lost
24%

Lineups

Confirmed

FC Midtjylland4-3-3Confirmed

22Mads Bech SørensenDEF
5Rasmus KristensenDEF
6Martin ErlićDEF
7Franculino DjúFWD
10Gue-sung ChoFWD
1Elías ÓlafssonGK
8Philip BillingMID
11Darío OsorioMID
21Denil CastilloMID
20Valdemar ByskovMID
19Pedro BravoMID
13Adam GabrielDEF
3Han-Beom LeeDEF
15Beni JuniorDEF
34Abdou Aziz NdiayeDEF
38Julius EmefileFWD
14Edward ChilufyaFWD
17Mikael UhreFWD
25Nordin BakkerGK
31Liam SelinGK
27Sofus JohannesenMID
29Kjell WätjenMID
18Stanley IheanachoMID

Beşiktaş4-1-4-1Confirmed

62Amir MurilloDEF
33Rıdvan YılmazDEF
53Emirhan TopçuDEF
35Tiago DjalóDEF
9Hyeon-gyu OhFWD
1Alexander NübelGK
6Salih ÖzcanMID
18Václav ČernýMID
15Junior OlaitanMID
10Orkun KökçüMID
29İlhan FakiliMID
22Taylan BulutDEF
12Emmanuel AgbadouDEF
11Kassoum OuattaraDEF
65Cumali GürselDEF
58Yasin ÖzcanDEF
90Semih KılıçsoyFWD
70Ahmet Sami BircanFWD
23Mustafa HekimoğluFWD
80Doğan AlemdarGK
6Amir HadžiahmetovićMID
7Milot RashicaMID
8Kartal Kayra YılmazMID

Unavailable Players

0 players

FC Midtjylland

No reported absences

Beşiktaş

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Over 2.5 Goals1.61 (56.4%)
Both Teams Score1.54 (58.8%)
Value Bets
FC Midtjylland Win1.93 (48.1%)
Beşiktaş Win3.52 (29.8%)
Under 2.5 Goals2.27 (43.6%)
BTTS No2.33 (41.2%)
Speculative
Draw3.65 (22.1%)

Yellow Card Prediction

J. Brooks has averaged 7.0 yellow cards per match across 1 recent fixtures we have data for. Our pick is over 4.5 yellow cards at 1.85.

Corner Prediction

FC Midtjylland have averaged 6.1 corners per match at home; Beşiktaş 5.0 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 6.5 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

FC Midtjylland have generated 1.43 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 53% of them. They put 4.6 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. FC Midtjylland player to score or assist at 1.55 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
Both Teams to Score Yes

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.