Ace Football previews the Europa League Qualification round 2 match between Hibernian and FC Midtjylland and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
FC Midtjylland go up against Hibernian on Thursday for a Europa League Qualification meeting at Easter Road Stadium.
Form: Hibernian vs FC Midtjylland
Hibernian Form
Having collected three draws in their previous three matches, Hibernian are on the lookout for a win again. Against St. Mirren it finished 2-2, before a draw with Rangers in a 2-2 match. In their latest match, they once again had to settle for a tie after drawing 1-1 against FC Midtjylland. Hibernian claimed a modest two wins in their past six home matches in the Europa League Qualification. They also drew one and lost three, scored 11 goals and conceded 14.
FC Midtjylland Form
In their last three matches, FC Midtjylland drew 3-3 with OB, 1-1 with Hibernian and beat Soenderjyske Fodbold by 6-2. In their last six away matches in the Europa League Qualification, FC Midtjylland won twice, while also recording one draw. They endured three defeats in this run, with a scoreline from these matches saying 13 goals conceded and 13 scored.
Betting facts for Hibernian and FC Midtjylland
Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Hibernian and FC Midtjylland played across all tournaments.
- In 7 of the last 9 Hibernian home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 4 Hibernian matches in the Europa League Qualification, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 3 Hibernian matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Hibernian matches in the Europa League Qualification, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 6 of the last 7 FC Midtjylland away matches in the Europa League Qualification, the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In 6 of the last 7 FC Midtjylland away matches in the Europa League Qualification, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 6 of the last 8 FC Midtjylland matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 4 of the last 5 FC Midtjylland matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In 5 of the last 7 FC Midtjylland away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
In-form players: Hibernian vs FC Midtjylland
Despite scoring just once in six Europa League Qualification games, Hibernian hope Jamie McGrath adds to his collection of goals sooner rather than later. Meanwhile, FC Midtjylland put their faith in Aral Simsir to handle the home side defence and double up on his recent strike rate of one goal in six Europa League Qualification games.
Popular markets: Hibernian vs FC Midtjylland
Full-time result
Hibernian won seven of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Easter Road Stadium. They drew two and lost one as well, while FC Midtjylland won four of their last 10 games away. They drew two and lost four. FC Midtjylland didn’t lose any of their 5 most recent games.
Both teams to score
Hibernian scored the first goal of the match in five of their previous ten games. FC Midtjylland got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Both teams have scored in last 6 consecutive FC Midtjylland games. FC Midtjylland should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in on Thursday, as Hibernian only managed one clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. FC Midtjylland claimed one clean sheets in their last 10 games.
Total goals
Hibernian saw over 2.5 goals in seven of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.6 goals during this run. Of the last ten games for FC Midtjylland, seven had more than 2.5 goals, while they managed to score an average of 2.7 times goals per game. FC Midtjylland scored at least one goal in their last 16 matches.
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