Maccabi Tel Aviv’s European struggles continue as they welcome an in-form Midtjylland side that has looked sharp both domestically and on the continental stage. The Israelis are winless in the group, while the Danes are pushing to secure early qualification with another strong performance.
Maccabi Tel Aviv
Second in the Israeli Premier League with 14 points from six games, Maccabi Tel Aviv started the season brightly, scoring 14 goals in their first four matches. However, once the Europa League group stage began, their form dipped. Consecutive domestic draws — 0:0 with Bnei Sakhnin and 1:1 against Maccabi Haifa — have highlighted attacking inefficiency. In Europe, they have yet to record a win: a goalless draw with PAOK followed by a 1:3 defeat to Dinamo Zagreb, despite allowing only 0.69 xGA. The goals have dried up — just two in their last four matches across all competitions — and creativity in the final third remains a major issue.
Midtjylland
The Danish runners-up are enjoying a superb campaign. Sitting second in the Superliga with 25 points from 12 rounds, Midtjylland have lost only once in their last 21 matches across all competitions. They reached the Danish Cup Round of 16, drew 1:1 with Copenhagen, and thrashed Vejle 5:1 at the weekend. In Europe, Midtjylland have been flawless so far — beating Sturm Graz (2:0) at home and edging Nottingham Forest (3:2) away, generating 2.1 xG. Forward Franculino has been in red-hot form with 11 league goals, while defenders Ousmane Diao and Oliver Sørensen have contributed three goals and an assist between them in the Europa League.
Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Midtjylland Prediction
Midtjylland’s balance, efficiency, and confidence contrast sharply with Maccabi’s recent stagnation. The Danes are the better-organised side, more clinical in attack, and unlikely to leave Maccabi Tel Aviv empty-handed. Expect an open game with chances at both ends.
