Hibernian vs Midtjylland Predictions

Hibernian vs Midtjylland predictions for this Europa League tie. Hibernian host FC Midtjylland at Easter Road on Thursday night, with the Europa League second qualifying round tie finely poised after a tight first leg in Denmark. Read on for all out free predictions and betting tips

Europa League | Jul 31 2025 at 8:00 pm UK at Easter Road

Hibernian vs Midtjylland Predictions

Can Hibs Hold Their Nerve or Will Midtjylland’s Firepower Prove Too Much in Edinburgh?

• Goals on both ends are becoming a trend: Midtjylland have seen both teams score in 11 of their last 12 fixtures, highlighting their attacking flair but defensive vulnerability.
• Hibernian’s fortress stands strong: The Edinburgh side are unbeaten in 13 straight matches at Easter Road, with energy and belief driving their home form.
• Hibs love a high-stakes goalfest: Four of their final five games last season featured goals for and against—don’t expect them to keep it tight on Thursday.

Best Bet for Hibernian vs Midtjylland

It’s all to play for at Easter Road on Thursday night as Hibernian gear up to welcome Midtjylland for the second leg of their Europa League second-round qualifier. The first meeting in Herning ended in a pulsating 1-1 draw, leaving this tie finely poised and ready to explode in front of a passionate Scottish crowd. Hibs have never reached the League Phase of a European tournament before, and there’s a very real sense that this could be their moment—if they can keep their heads and take their chances.

Last week’s clash saw Hibernian strike early through new signing Jamie McGrath, catching the Danes completely off-guard. But Midtjylland responded with increasing authority as the match progressed, equalising through a blistering free kick from Aral Simsir that left the Scottish defence flat-footed. Despite the draw, Hibs boss David Gray was full of praise for his side, describing their performance as “outstanding to a man.” And rightly so—it’s not every day you go toe-to-toe with a team that played in the Champions League qualifiers last season and live to tell the tale.

Now back in the comforts of Edinburgh, Hibs will look to lean on their impressive home form, having gone 13 matches unbeaten at Easter Road. That stat alone gives the hosts hope. But Midtjylland won’t be phased—they’ve already shown they can rack up goals, having just put six past Sonderjyske in their domestic league. It’s all set up for a cracking contest.

Best Bet for Hibernian v Midtjylland: Both Teams to Score

At BettingTips4You.com, we don’t believe in throwing five darts and hoping one sticks. We carefully assess every angle and deliver just one top tip per fixture. For this Europa League showdown, our best bet is Both Teams to Score.

This isn’t just a pick pulled from thin air—it’s grounded in evidence and context. Midtjylland’s recent games have been an absolute rollercoaster of goals. In fact, both sides have found the net in 11 of their last 12 matches, which tells you everything you need to know about how open they’ve been. Their strength going forward is undeniable, especially with Franculino in red-hot form after bagging five goals in his first two Superliga outings.

But that free-flowing attacking play comes with a trade-off: their defence is leaky. Even Sonderjyske, who aren’t exactly Barcelona, managed to hit them with 20 shots in their last outing. If Hibs bring the same tenacity and directness they showed in Herning, they’ll get chances—and probably take at least one.

Hibernian have also made a habit of both scoring and conceding. They’ve seen goals at both ends in four of their final five games last season and started this European run with another shared scoreline. McGrath’s immediate impact gives them a new attacking edge, and with Boyle buzzing around and Bowie stretching the defence, they’re far from toothless.

Midtjylland will undoubtedly test Hibs’ back line, but they’ll also leave gaps—especially if they push for a winner late on. A back-and-forth contest seems almost inevitable.

As BettingTips4You.com expert Herrin Kendrick put it:

“This isn’t going to be a one-sided chess match—both sides are capable, both are flawed, and goals will come at both ends.”

Predicted correct score: Hibernian 2-2 Midtjylland

Both teams have something to prove and neither will sit back. Hibs will draw strength from the home crowd, while Midtjylland’s firepower ensures they’ll stay in the game no matter what. A thrilling 2-2 scoreline feels very much on the cards.

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