Prediction Maccabi Tel Aviv vs FC Midtjylland 2025/2026 – Betting Tips for the Europa League on 23/10/2025

Match context and recent form

The Europa League returns with a high-stakes clash on 23/10/2025 as Maccabi Tel Aviv host FC Midtjylland at the TSC Arena in Bačka Topola. On paper this promises to be a contest of contrasting trajectories. Maccabi arrive with a mixed domestic patch: a handful of draws and a recent 1-1 stalemate with Maccabi Haifa that continued a pattern of low-scoring encounters and frustration in front of goal. Their group start has yielded a single point from two games, and the defensive ledger shows three goals conceded to date in Europe. Midtjylland, by contrast, have been in red-hot form, boasting an unbeaten run in their recent sequence of fixtures and two perfect results from their opening Europa League matches. The Danish side’s confidence is palpable after a 5-1 domestic hammering of Vejle and a 3-2 victory away at Nottingham Forest — results that underline an attack capable of breaking opponents down at pace.

Head-to-head and psychological edge

There is recent history between these sides from the competition: the last clash finished 0-2 in favour of Midtjylland, a result that gives them both a psychological edge and tangible proof that they can impose themselves on Maccabi. The gap in group position is stark — Midtjylland sit top of the section with six points while Maccabi hunt their first group victory. That dynamic should feed into the mentality on the night; Midtjylland can play with more composure knowing that momentum and group standing are on their side.

Tactical picture and statistical clues

Statistics favour the visitors. Midtjylland’s attacking metrics are dominant — significantly higher totals for shots, shots inside the box, and an aggressive attacks average compared to Maccabi. Clean sheet numbers also tilt toward the Danish side, suggesting a side that balances offensive teeth with defensive organization. Maccabi’s home numbers show promise in attack at times, but their Europa League numbers so far point to struggles in converting territory into goals; just one goal from two matches illustrates that efficiency in the final third is a concern. Both teams have produced games where both nets have been found, so this could be competitive and open at times, but the quality and consistency of Midtjylland’s recent performances make them the side most likely to dictate proceedings.

What to expect on the night

Expect Midtjylland to press, to look to exploit transitions and to test Maccabi’s ability to handle fast, direct attacks. Maccabi will need to tighten defensively while trying to extract value from set pieces or moments of counterplay. The backdrop of TSC Arena in Bačka Topola adds an unusual flavour to the fixture, but the fundamentals remain: form, recent results and head-to-head all nudge the needle toward the visitors.

Betting suggestion

Based on form, recent head-to-head and the market pricing, the clearest play is a 1X2 bet on FC Midtjylland to win. The visitors combine superior recent returns, greater attacking output and a psychological edge from their previous victory, and the available odds around 2.18 present reasonable value for a confident away favourite in this context.