Fredrikstad v Midtjylland
Fredrikstad

Fredrikstad vs Midtjylland

, KO: 17:00 , Nye Fredrikstad Stadion
Midtjylland

Midtjylland had to dig deep to see off Hibs in the last round of Europa League qualifying and will be hoping for a less stressful time when they battle Fredrikstad for a place in the play-offs.

The Danes were heavy favourites for both legs against the Hibees but it went to extra time after each game finished level. Penalties were looming before a spectacular scissors-kick from Junior Brumado sealed a 2-1 win in the dying stages.

Thomas Thomasberg's side followed that up with a dreary stalemate against Aarhus at the weekend and they've now drawn four of their five matches at 90 minutes in the new campaign.

But they will be targeting a win against a Fredrikstad side who have an abysmal record in European competition. The Norwegians started their continental adventures with a 4-3 win over Ajax in 1960 but have since lost all nine ties on aggregate.

They crashed 6-1 to Lech Poznan in their last home European game in 2009 and aren't in great domestic form as they prepare to end their long wait for another crack at Europe.

Fredrikstad have won just two of their last 11 games in then Norwegian league, a slump that has seen them drop down to seventh place.

How the bookies view it: A Dane deal

With Fredrikstad in such poor form, they are 12/5 outsiders for this tie, with Midtjylland 4/5 favourites. Yet another draw for the Danes pays 11/4.

Head to head: History will be made

These sides have never faced off before in a competitive game, which is no great surprise as Fredrikstad have played just 10 European ties in their history.

Players to watch: Franculino the danger man

Our man Greg flagged up Franculino Dju for goal at Easter Road and must have been gutted when a tight offside call ruled out a goal for the Midtjylland man. The powerful striker will fancy his chances in Norway and is a decent 13/10 at Bet365 for anytime scorer.

Young Danish striker Oskar Ohlenschlaeger will be out to impress against his countrymen for Fredrikstad. The 21-year-old has netted four times this season and is 3/1 at Bet365 for a goal.

Probable line-ups

Fredrikstad's squad is in pretty healthy shape, with only midfielder Leonard Owusu set to miss out due to injury.

Thomasberg rested a few players against Aarhus at the weekend but should field a team similar to the one that faced Hibs in Edinburgh. Polish striker Adam Buksa is a doubt after missing the last four games while Ousmane Diao and Gue-Sung Cho are also on the sidelines with injury.

Fredrikstad: Fischer, Molde, Rafn, Fredriksen, Eid, Woledzi, Owusu, Sorlokk, Shein, Ohlenschlaeger, Skogvold

Midtjylland: Lossl, Han-Beom, Bech, Paulinho, Mbabu, Osorio, Bravo, Sorensen, Simsir, Franculino, Byskov.

Anything else catch the eye?

There's no doubt Midtjylland haven't been at their best so far this season but they should still have too much quality for a poor Fredrikstad team. Combining a win for the Danes with over 1.5 goals boosts their odds to 23/20 at BoyleSports.

The Norwegians have scored seven times across their last three home games, though, and could ask questions of Thomasberg's defence. That makes combining BTTS with over 2.5 goals another decent option at 20/21 with the same firm.

Fredrikstad vs Midtjylland Betting Tips & Predictions
Midtjylland win and over 1.5 goals
23/20
Boylesports
Franculino Dju anytime scorer
13/10
Bet365
BTTS and over 2.5 goals
20/21
Boylesports
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