Midtjylland will square off against Sonderjyske at the MCH Arena on matchday two in the Danish Superliga. Both sides opened their 2025-26 campaign with a draw in their respective games and are seeking their first win of the season.
Midtjylland battled to a thrilling 3-3 draw with Odense in their opening league game. They followed up that result with a 1-1 home scoreline with Hebernian in the first leg of the Europa League qualifiers.
The home team’s overall form has been solid lately, and they are unbeaten in nine of their last 10 matches in all competitions. Thomas Thomasberg's men are also unbeaten in seven of their last eight home league matches, with six wins in that run, stretching back to last season.
For Sonderjyske, this tie comes off the back of a 1-1 home draw with AGF, with Olti Hyseni’s second-half effort earning them a share of the spoils. Thomas Norgaard’s men are targeting a much better campaign this season, having finished 11th last term.
Sonderjyske have been solid recently and have won four of their last six matches in all competitions. However, their away form is a bit erratic as they are winless in four of their last seven away matches in the league.
How the bookies view it: Midtjylland overwhelming favourites
Midtjylland are considered overwhelming favourites among the bookies and are priced at 4/11 by BoyleSports to claim the win. A victory for Sonderjyske is valued at 4/1 while a draw is set at odds of 7/2.
Head to head: Upper hand for Midtjylland
Midtjylland have a 25-14 advantage with 10 draws from 49 previous matches against Sonderjyske. Both teams won their home fixtures last season, with the two clashes ending 3-2.
Players to watch: Franculino off and running
Franculino Dju is already off and running for the season after netting a brace in the opening fixture. Aral Simsir also caught the eye with the equaliser against Hibernian and could combine with Franculino to produce over 1.5 goals – available at 1/3 with BoyleSports.
Mads Agger will be the one to watch for Sonderjyske as he looks to get off the mark this season after scoring eight times last term. Olti Hyseni scored the visitors’ only goal in the opening game, and both men can produce over 0.5 goals – offered at odds of 2/5.
Probable line-ups:
Jonas Lossl should hold on to his position in goal for Midtjylland, while Kevin Mbabu and Victor Bak Jensen should also continue as full-backs. Aral Simsir should keep his spot after scoring in their last game, while Fraculino Dju and Buksa should spearhead the attack.
Sonderjyske are likely to retain the same starting XI that played their last game. Nicolai Flo should continue in goal, along with a back three of Maxime Soulas, Magnus Jensen and Daniel Gretarsson, with Alexander Lyng featuring just behind Agger and Hyseni in attack.
Midtjylland: Lossl, Mbabu, Lee, Bech Sorensen, Bak Jensen, Osorio, Bravo, Silva, Simsir, Dju, Buksa
Sonderjyske: Flo, Soulas, Jensen, Gretarsson, Klysner, Oggesen, Sommer, Duru, Lyng, Agger, Hyseni
Anything else catch the eye?
The last four meetings between Midtjylland and Sonderjyske have produced over 3.5 goals – priced at Evens with BoyleSports. Three of those fixtures have produced over 1.5 goals in the first half (First half over 1.5 goals – offered at 21/20).
Given the minimal odds for a straight Midtjylland victory, a home win and both teams to score offers more value (Midtjylland win & BTTS YES – available at 6/4).
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