Midtjylland vs Hibernian Predictions

Midtjylland vs Hibernian Predictions, Betting Tips and Match Previews in Europa League qualifying, FC Midtjylland host Hibernian in Herning on Thursday for their Europa League second qualifying round first leg, both eyeing early advantage en route to group stage qualification. Read on for our free predictions and tips.

Europa League | Jul 24 2025 at 6:30 pm UK at MCH Arena

Midtjylland vs Hibernian Predictions

Can Hibs Cause an Upset or Is This Midtjylland’s Tie to Lose?

• Leaky Start for Midtjylland: The Danes conceded three goals at home to Odense in their league opener, hinting at early defensive rustiness.
• Consistent Scoring Hibs: Hibernian saw both teams score in each of their last four competitive matches, and in three of their four pre-season games too.
• Road Goals Give Hope: Despite their status as underdogs, Hibs managed to score in away games against Celtic, Hearts, and Aberdeen last season, showing they don’t freeze on the road.

Best Bet for Midtjylland vs Hibernian

There’s something about European nights that always feels a little unpredictable, even when one team seems head and shoulders above the other on paper. This Thursday in Herning, FC Midtjylland host Hibernian in the opening leg of their UEFA Europa League second qualifying round clash. It’s a meeting of two very different clubs—one with established continental pedigree and the other still chasing the dream of group stage football.

The Danes go into this tie with every reason to feel confident. They’ve turned their home stadium into a bit of a fortress, winning 17 of their last 20 matches at the MCH Arena, and only just missed out on the Danish Superliga title last season. They’ve played against strong opposition in Europe recently and will see this tie as a stepping stone toward another extended European run.

Hibs, meanwhile, are arriving with more questions than answers. Yes, they finished third in the Scottish Premiership last term, but a worrying preseason—including defeats to Ajax, Bournemouth, and Bolton—has dented the mood slightly. Manager David Gray knows he’ll need a rock-solid tactical plan if they’re to keep things competitive in Denmark. The Edinburgh club have never made it to the Europa League group stages, and if they’re to change that, it has to start with a gutsy display in Herning.

Best Bet for This Match: Both Teams to Score – Yes

At BettingTips4You.com, we don’t believe in bombarding our readers with five or six tips that just confuse more than they help. We’re all about quality over quantity. So when we say this is the best bet for Midtjylland vs Hibernian, it’s because we’ve looked at every angle, stat, and trend—and this one stood out above all.

Backing Both Teams to Score makes sense on so many levels. First, Hibs are coming off a run where goals at both ends have been a staple. It’s not just been a quirk of the Scottish league either—three of their four pre-season friendlies have also ended with both sides scoring. Whether it’s defensive lapses or an attacking philosophy, it keeps happening.

On the other side, Midtjylland didn’t exactly ease into their new season defensively either. A 3-3 draw with newly-promoted Odense raised eyebrows and exposed some early vulnerabilities at the back. Even with home dominance, they look far from airtight.

Hibernian, despite their outsider status, carry a bit of attacking threat on the road. They’ve scored at Celtic Park, won away to Rangers, and showed they can raise their level in hostile environments. It wouldn’t be a shock to see them sneak one past the Midtjylland keeper here.

BettingTips4You.com expert quote:

“When a side like Hibernian travel with nothing to lose, and face a team like Midtjylland who aren’t fully settled yet defensively, you’ve got a recipe for goals—and we think both teams find the net here.” – Linus Bergström

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Predicted Scoreline: Midtjylland 2-1 Hibernian

A narrow win for the hosts looks the most probable outcome. They’ve got the experience and home record, but Hibs should make them work for it. The Scottish side have enough threat to avoid a total collapse, and will likely take hope back to Easter Road.

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