Midtjylland vs Celtic Prediction for 7 November 2025 - Football

🔊 What will be the outcome of the clash between Midtjylland and Celtic? The Danish side are on an impressive unbeaten run of 11 matches across all competitions. Meanwhile, the Scots have been inconsistent, yet they are on the road to recovery with two consecutive wins, including their first in the Europa League. Whose streak is more likely to continue? We’ll find out on Thursday at the MCH Arena in Herning. For now, let's assess both teams' chances of success with our editorial prediction.

Head-to-Head

📊 The teams share a brief yet memorable head-to-head history, with only two encounters to their name. They clashed in the quarter-finals of the Champions League qualifiers in 2021. The match in Glasgow ended in a draw (1-1), and after 90 minutes in Herning, a winner still couldn't be determined (1-1). It was Midtjylland's goal in the first extra time that settled the score. The 2-1 result held until the final whistle. Unfortunately for the "Wolves," the quarter-final stage was their last, as they were eliminated by PSV in the following round.

Midtjylland Team Overview

Midtjylland are consistently delivering strong performances across all competitions. The "Wolves" are currently on an 11-match unbeaten streak. During this run, they have only stumbled twice, both times in the league, with draws against Copenhagen (1-1) and Aarhus (1-1). All these teams are among the top four in the Superliga, with the latter being the leader, sitting two points ahead of Mike Tullberg's side. However, in the Europa League, the club from Herning reigns supreme, holding the top spot with the best goal difference (8:2).

The headline act for Midtjylland for the third consecutive year is Franculino Dju. The Benfica academy product has netted 13 goals in the current Danish Superliga season, surpassing his tally from each of the past two seasons, where he scored 11 goals. Yet, the Guinea-Bissau international isn't confined to just domestic action. In the Europa League, including qualifiers, the forward has found the back of the net three times. His scoring streak is equally impressive, extending to six matches. Denil Castillo has also hit a rich vein of form, contributing four goal involvements in the last three games (1 goal, 3 assists) and earning two Man of the Match awards.

Celtic Team Overview

Before the third round of the Europa League, we pondered whether Celtic's recent results could be termed a slump. At that time, the "Hoops" had managed just one win in five matches. However, the answer remains elusive. After securing their first Europa League victory by defeating Sturm Graz (2-1), they suffered a loss to Hearts (1-3) — the Premiership leaders. This not only widened the gap between the teams to nine points but also led to Brendan Rodgers' departure. In the following match, the "Bhoys" were under the guidance of Martin O'Neill and immediately bounced back with a commanding 4-0 victory over Falkirk, who are fifth in the league. They then advanced to the Scottish Cup final by overcoming Rangers (1-1 in regular time; 3-1 after extra time).

In the absence of Kelechi Iheanacho, Benjamin Nygren continues to prove his worth. The Swede is Celtic's top scorer with six goals across all competitions. But he's not the only standout performer. With injuries sidelining Iheanacho and Daizen Maeda, 22-year-old forward Johnny Kenny seized his opportunity, netting three times in the last two matches. Meanwhile, Kieran Tierney is gradually returning to form, having provided assists in two consecutive games.

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Midtjylland

❌ Midtjylland are managing without a slew of absences. Nevertheless, their injury list isn't empty. Backup goalkeeper Ovie Ejeheri, forward Edward Chilufya, and defender Adam Gabriel are currently sidelined. The participation of another defender, Martin Erlić, is in doubt. Losing him would be a headache for the head coach, as the Croatian has provided two assists in the last two Europa League rounds.

Celtic

🎙 Celtic's newly appointed manager praised team captain Callum McGregor, whose goal secured the win in the semi-final against Rangers. “I've watched Celtic's matches from time to time and thought, 'Yes, he's a really good player.' It's only when you're involved that you realize just how good he is. He's also a great captain, very vocal in the dressing room, which is fantastic, and he can play—he really can play. I have high hopes for him,” said Martin O'Neill.

❌ Celtic have been hit with injuries to four players over their last three matches. Cameron Carter-Vickers, Kelechi Iheanacho, and Alistair Johnston, who suffered a recurrence of a hamstring injury, are all sidelined. Additionally, defender Marcelo Saracchi was unable to finish the cup semi-final against Rangers.

⚽️ Goal Prediction

⚽️ Goal Prediction

Celtic have found their stride after a managerial change, scoring as many goals in two matches as they did in the previous seven (seven goals). However, two of those goals against Rangers came in added time. Facing Midtjylland's organized defense, which has conceded just 0.4 goals on average over their last five games, especially away and without Kelechi Iheanacho, it will be incredibly challenging for Celtic to score more than once. Our prediction: Celtic total goals under 1.5.

🚩 Corner Prediction

Celtic, as a team from the British Isles, have never struggled with corners. Even during Brendan Rodgers' challenging period, the Celts led the Premiership in corners earned, averaging eight per 10 matches. Additionally, Celtic boast a strong midfield led by long-time captain Callum McGregor, so they rarely face possession issues. Even in their loss to Hearts, the green-and-whites held 65% of possession. There's no doubt that at the MCH Arena, the visitors will aim to control the game. Therefore, we bet on Celtic over 4.5 corners.

We've already praised Midtjylland's defense in one of the sections above, but now it's time to address its shortcomings as well. The Danish side is not flawless, after all. Firstly, they consistently struggle against teams of equal or superior quality. For instance, they failed to impose their game against Aarhus and Copenhagen, conceding a goal from each side. Even a struggling Nottingham Forest under Ange Postecoglou managed to score twice against the "Wolves." Secondly, the "MSH Arena" isn't exactly a fortress; Midtjylland have failed to keep a clean sheet in three of their last five home matches.

Although Celtic's scoring has improved following the coaching change, it still doesn't match their prime levels. Yes, they thrashed the fifth-placed team in the Premiership and netted three against Rangers, but the "Teddy Bears," unlike the "Celts," are still far from emerging from their prolonged crisis. Yet they managed to hold a 1-1 draw for the full 90 minutes. We believe the visitors will find the net, but it won't be enough for a win, leaving the match in favor of the hosts (2-1). Nevertheless, we won't undermine Martin O'Neill's achievements, as he has quickly instilled hope for a successful season among fans and players alike. Thus, we suggest betting on both teams to score.