The Matchday 7 clash in the Europa League 2024/25 between Ludogorets (Bulgaria) and Midtjylland (Denmark) will take place on January 23 at the Ludogorets Arena in Razgrad. Ludogorets vs. Midtjylland: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: Mohammed Al-Hakim (Sweden)
Matches – 5 (International matches, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 17;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.4;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 21;
Penalties – 0%.
Predicted lineups for Ludogorets vs. Midtjylland
Ludogorets (4-3-3): Sergio Padt – Denny Gropper, Dinis Almeida, Olivier Verdon, Edwin Kurtulus – Jakub Piotrowski, Aguibu Camara, Ivaylo Chochev – Rick, Ruan Cruz, Eric Markus.
Midtjylland (4-3-3): Jonas Lössl – Paulinho, Mads Bech Sørensen, Ousmane Diomande, Adam Gabriel – Eric Andersson, Emiliano Martinez, Oliver Sørensen – Mikkel Gögorsa, Adam Buksa, Edward Chilufya.
For each team, the starting lineup from their last match in this tournament is listed.
Ludogorets
In the last round, the team drew 2-2 with AZ Alkmaar. The club has yet to secure a victory in the Europa League group stage (3 draws, 3 losses). Ludogorets sits 32nd in the standings with 3 points. Notably, a loss in the upcoming game would eliminate Igor Jovicevic's side from advancing to the Europa League playoffs.
Key forward Bernard Tekpetey is still recovering from injury, and both forward Kwadwo Duah and defender Aslak Fonn Witry will miss the game due to health issues. Additionally, key midfielder Pedro Naressi is suspended.
- The team has conceded at least twice in regular time in 4 of their last 5 home matches in this tournament.
- At least three goals have been scored in 90 minutes in 5 of Ludogorets' last 6 home games in the Europa League.
- A goal was scored in the first half in the club's last 6 home matches in this European competition.
Midtjylland
In the last round, the club lost 0-2 to Porto. This result extended the team's losing streak to three matches in the Europa League. Dropped points in previous rounds have placed the club 23rd in the standings, with Braga just behind them on goal difference. Midtjylland still has a chance to advance to the Europa League Round of 32, but a fourth consecutive defeat could jeopardize this opportunity.
Key goalkeeper Elias Rafn Olafsson and forward Frankolino will not play due to health issues.
- The club has not scored more than one goal in 90 minutes in 9 of their last 11 away matches in this European competition.
- The number "0" appeared in the scoreline at the end of regular time in 4 of Midtjylland's last 5 Europa League matches.
- A goal was scored in the first half in 6 of the team's last 7 away games in this tournament.
Ludogorets vs. Midtjylland: Match Prediction
Ludogorets' matches in the Europa League group stage have not been high-scoring affairs, averaging just 1.8 goals per game. This low figure is largely due to the team's creative struggles, with the Bulgarians netting just 3 goals in 6 matches at this stage. Midtjylland's matches in this European competition are also low-scoring: opponents have scored no more than twice in 5 of the team's last 6 Europa League encounters.
It's worth noting that the clubs have met three times in European competitions, with neither side scoring more than twice in any of these encounters. I predict that the upcoming match will be no exception. My prediction: Total under 2.5 goals
