FC Midtjylland and Celtic are set to clash in the UEFA Europa League at the MCH Arena on Thursday.
The Danish side has been in outstanding form this season, while Celtic arrive with renewed optimism under the interim management of Martin O’Neill and Shaun Maloney.
FC Midtjylland vs Celtic – Match preview and team news
- Date: Thursday, 6th November.
- Kick-off: 5:45pm BST.
- Venue: MCH Arena, Herning.
FC Midtjylland team news
The Wolves have been flying high, maintaining an unbeaten run at home and topping their Europa League group after three impressive victories. However, they will be without key players Ovie Ejeheri (goalkeeper), Edward Chilufya (winger), and Adam Gabriel (defender), all of whom are sidelined by injuries that are expected to keep them out until early January.
Striker Franculino Dju remains the standout, having already netted 17 goals in 24 matches this campaign in all competitions and being pivotal in their recent successes. Manager Mike Tullberg, who took over following a surprising mid-season change, has continued the club’s upward trajectory, boasting nine wins and only one defeat in his 12 games in charge – maintaining momentum after Thomas Thomasberg’s departure.
Midtjylland’s other players who will be important this season include Valdemar Byskov, Gue-Sung Cho, and keeper Elías Rafn Ólafsson. The team’s high pressing and attacking style, along with good solidity in the background, has resulted in the best offensive record in this season’s competition, scoring eight times in three games.
Celtic team news
Celtic are still without Cameron Carter-Vickers, Jota, and Kelechi Iheanacho due to injury, with hopes of Iheanacho returning in the coming weeks.
Johnny Kenny’s strong form, with three goals under the new managerial duo, has provided a bright spot. The attacking line is expected to feature Kenny, Daizen Maeda, Benjamin Nygren, and Sebastian Tounekti, with Callum McGregor and Arne Engels anchoring the midfield.
Form
FC Midtjylland
The Danish side is unbeaten in their last 11 matches across all competitions and have not lost at home since March 2025. They won their last Europa League match against Maccabi Tel Aviv.
They recently drew 1-1 against AGF Aarhus in their league, controlling 65% possession. Key strengths include a formidable attacking unit and a disciplined, physical defence.
Celtic
Celtic’s recent form shows signs of recovery under O’Neill and Maloney. They comfortably beat Falkirk 4-0, with Johnny Kenny among the goals, and followed up with a morale-boosting extra-time victory against fierce rivals Rangers.
Before these wins, Celtic had endured a tough run, including back-to-back Premiership losses but now appear reinvigorated with a fresh tactical approach.
Predicted lineups
FC Midtjylland: Olafsson; Diao, Erlic, Sorensen; Byskov, Billing, Castillo, Jensen; Osorio, Cho; Dju.
Celtic: Schmeichel; Ralston, Trusty, Scales, Tierney; McGregor, Engels; Nygren, Maeda, Tounekti; Kenny.
How to watch FC Midtjylland vs Celtic?
The match will be broadcast live in the UK on TNT Sports 2
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