**Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Midtjylland Preview: UEFA Europa League 2025-26**
Maccabi Tel Aviv will face Midtjylland at the Gradski Stadion on Thursday in the third round of the 2025-26 UEFA Europa League group stage. After a challenging run of recent results, the Yellows are eager to turn their fortunes around as they return to continental football this week.
In their Europa League opener last month, Maccabi Tel Aviv secured a point with a goalless draw against Greek side PAOK. However, their second group game saw them suffer a 3-1 defeat to Dinamo Zagreb. Despite taking the lead 14 minutes in through a strike from Saied Farchi, they were unable to hold on as Dinamo came from behind to claim all three points.
Midtjylland, on the other hand, got off to a strong start in the competition. They picked up a 2-0 win over Sturm Graz in their opening match, capitalizing on an own goal in the first half and a late goal from Ousmane Diao. The Danish side then followed that up with an impressive 3-2 away victory against Premier League club Nottingham Forest, with Diao once again on the scoresheet.
Currently sitting second in the group with six points, Midtjylland can move closer to securing a spot in the knockout stages with a win on Thursday.
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### Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Midtjylland: Head-to-Head and Key Stats
– This Thursday’s game will be only the second meeting between the two clubs. Their first encounter was last season’s Europa League group stage, where Midtjylland triumphed 2-0.
– Midtjylland have netted five goals so far in this Europa League campaign, second only to Dinamo Zagreb who have six.
– Maccabi Tel Aviv have been solid defensively in their domestic league this season, conceding just three goals in six matches—the best defensive record in the Israeli top flight.
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### Match Prediction
Maccabi Tel Aviv come into this clash without a win in their last four games after a run of four consecutive victories. Playing away from home, in a neutral venue in Serbia, they will have no home advantage and must be at their best to earn points.
Midtjylland, nicknamed Hedens Drenge, are in excellent form, currently undefeated in their last seven matches across all competitions, winning six of those. Their momentum and superior form suggest they are favorites to claim victory in this encounter.
**Prediction:** Maccabi Tel Aviv 1-2 Midtjylland
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### Betting Tips
– **Tip 1: Match Result** – Midtjylland to win
– **Tip 2: Goals Over/Under 2.5** – Over 2.5 goals
– **Tip 3: Both Teams to Score** – YES (Both teams have scored in four of Midtjylland’s last five matches)
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Stay tuned for what promises to be an exciting Europa League battle as both teams aim to boost their chances of progressing to the knockout stages.
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