Maccabi Tel Aviv FC vs FC Midtjylland Prediction & Picks - Europa League

Prediction published on 10/1/24, 12:45 PM  by Tyler Doty | Modified on 10/3/24 at 11:59 AM in Soccer Picks

Both teams are aiming for three points this Thursday evening. Maccabi Tel-Aviv and Midtjylland were both unlucky not to win on Matchday 1, making the match intriguing from the outset. Defeated 2-1 by Sporting Braga last week, the Zarko Lazetic-coached side will be hoping to break a negative run of two games without a win, in a stadium that is not theirs for reasons known to all. Indeed, the Yellows were also held to a draw by Ironi Tiberias in the league, so there are few certainties before they return to the European stage. It's up to Maccabi to show solidity in the defensive sector (no clean-sheet in 2 games) to avoid another disappointment at the end of regulation time. 

The Danes have put in one convincing performance after another since the beginning of September. Unbeaten during this period, a total of six games played, FCM travels to Belgrade with a high level of confidence and the determination to maintain this positive spiral. Despite a frustrating draw with Hoffenheim seven days earlier, Thomas Thomasberg's men gave their fans the perfect response with a 3-1 victory over Viborg on Sunday afternoon. With their unassailable dominance, the Wolves have put themselves in excellent shape ahead of their challenge against one of Israel's footballing powerhouses.