FC Midtjylland
Football Europa League MCH Arena Thu 30 Jul 13:00
Besiktas JK
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FC Midtjylland vs Besiktas Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Besiktas Asian Hcp +0.5 @ -116

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Besiktas +0.5 can secure a payout when they go up against Midtjylland. We’ll take the visitors on the Asian Handicap with the comfort of a win or draw being enough to land a return at -116 with this bet.

The betting analysis below explores the strongest selections for Midtjylland vs Besiktas, including the complete breakdown of our main match prediction, plus our correct score pick, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

FC Midtjylland vs Besiktas Preview

Danish Superliga side FC Midtjylland host Turkish Super Lig club Besiktas in the second leg of their Europa League second qualifying round tie at MCH Arena, with kick-off set for 13:00 on Thursday 30 July.

FC Midtjylland won last time out by a 3-2 scoreline. It was away from home against SonderjyskE at AL Sydbank Park in the Superliga. Mike Tullberg's team had most of the ball enjoying 58% possession and five shots on target, while Mads Bech, Valdemar Byskov and Julius Emefile each scored one goal.

H2H: Besiktas Won Previous H2H Clash

Besiktas triumphed in the last clash between the pair. Landing a 1-0 home win when playing Midtjylland at Tupras Stadyumu.

Superliga G W D L GF GA GD GD P
3 FC Midtjylland logo FC Midtjylland 7 4 3 0 12 7 5 12:7 15
Super Lig G W D L GF GA GD GD P
2 Besiktas logo Besiktas 5 4 0 1 12 4 8 12:4 12
FC Midtjylland – Last 10 League & Europa League qualifying Games

Midtjylland have 4 wins, 2 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 12.3 attempts. The Wolves have averaged 49.6% possession, 370.2 passes and 5.4 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.4 goals from 5.2 shots on goal, 13.8 attempts and 4.2 corners.

Players to Watch

The three top scorers are Valdemar Byskov, Julius Emefile and Dario Osorio, with these players all scoring 2 goals. The leading assistors are Valdemar Byskov and Aral Simsir with 2.

Besiktas – Last 10 League & Europa League qualifying Games

Besiktas have won 5, lost 3 and drawn 2, with an average of 15.7 attempts, 6.1 shots on goal and 1.5 goals. The Istanbul club average 60.9% possession, 5.5 corners in their favour and 4.9 corners against, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 3.7 shots on goal and 11.1 attempts.

Players to Watch

Orkun Kokcu is the leading goalscorer with 5, Hyeon-Gyu Oh has 3, with Jota Silva and Kristjan Asllani getting 2. Orkun Kokcu is top assists provider with 3, while Alexander Nuebel has kept one clean sheet in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

FC Midtjylland confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Elias Olafsson (GK), Rasmus Kristensen, Martin Erlic, Mads Bech, Dario Osorio, Philip Billing, Pedro Bravo, Valdemar Byskov, Denil Castillo, Franculino, Gue-Sung Cho.

Besiktas confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Alexander Nuebel (GK), Amir Murillo, Tiago Djalo, Emirhan Topcu, Ridvan Yilmaz, Salih Ozcan, Vaclav Cerny, Junior Olaitan, Orkun Kokcu, Ilhan Fakili, Hyeon-Gyu Oh.

Main Match Prediction

We’re taking Besiktas on the Asian Handicap with +0.5 goal start. The away team can either triumph or secure a draw in this Europa League qualifying encounter, with this wager looking like value at -116.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (domestic league and Europa League qualifying matches):

  • The +0.5 line has been covered by Besiktas in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The +0.5 line has been covered by Besiktas in 16 of their last 20 games.
  • The +0.5 line has been covered by Besiktas in 2 consecutive games.
  • The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by FCM in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
  • The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by FCM in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by FCM in 2 consecutive games at home.

The formbook always proves to be helpful when it comes to providing football betting tips. The latest Europa League qualifying team news is also vital, with the stats helping to shape our opinion too.

Besiktas +0.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick carries a 53.8% chance of winning. However, we have this number closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Midtjylland Midtjylland logo 1 - 1 Besiktas logo Besiktas

We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +480 and it involves the game ending in a 1-1 scoreline. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.

Corners Prediction

Midtjylland Under 6.5 Corners -152 BetMGM logo

Midtjylland have not covered the 6.5 corners line in four straight games, while Besiktas have conceded an average of 4.60 corners in the past 5 games. There’s the opportunity to go under the Midtjylland Team Corners line and we’re expecting this to happen, with odds of -152 available.

Europa League & League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Midtjylland Logo Midtjylland
Total
9.60 5.40 4.20
Home
8.90 6.00 2.90
Away
10.40 5.60 4.80
Besiktas Logo Besiktas
Total
10.40 5.50 4.90
Home
9.50 6.40 3.10
Away
10.00 4.90 5.10
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Besiktas +0.5 -116
Total Goals Under 2.5 +118
Team Corners Midtjylland Under 6.5 -152

Check out our same-game multi. The selections are Besiktas with the +0.5 Asian Handicap, no more than two goals combined with Midtjylland Under 6.5 corners.

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FC Midtjylland vs Besiktas Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Latest Full-Time Odds Suggest FCM Victory

At betting odds of +102, the bookies make FC Midtjylland probable winners and there’s a 50% likelihood that the favourites triumph in this Europa League qualifying encounter. Besiktas are the underdogs at +235 which implies a lesser percentage prospect of winning.

You can back Midtjylland at -208 on the Draw No Bet market, with money back if the game is a draw. Besiktas are +140 and this could be an attractive option for those who want some insurance.

The Total Goals odds suggest that Over 2.5 is a strong probability in this contest. BTTS Yes is on offer at -192 for anyone who wants to side with Both Teams to Score.

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Team Stats

Latest Europa League qualifying and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

FC Midtjylland logo FC Midtjylland Stats
Besiktas logo Besiktas Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession

FC Midtjylland vs Besiktas Lineups & Team News

Before placing any bets on FCM vs Besiktas, check the team news first. We’ll bring you the confirmed Europa League qualifying lineups along with up-to-date injury news.

FC Midtjylland Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2

Besiktas Confirmed Lineup 4-1-4-1

FC Midtjylland Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2

1 Elias Olafsson
5 Rasmus Kristensen 6 Martin Erlic 22 Mads Bech
11 Dario Osorio 8 Philip Billing 19 Pedro Bravo 20 Valdemar Byskov 21 Denil Castillo
7 Franculino 10 Gue-Sung Cho
1 Alexander Nuebel
62 Amir Murillo 35 Tiago Djalo 53 Emirhan Topcu 33 Ridvan Yilmaz
6 Salih Ozcan
18 Vaclav Cerny 15 Junior Olaitan 10 Orkun Kokcu 29 Ilhan Fakili
9 Hyeon-Gyu Oh

Besiktas Confirmed Lineup 4-1-4-1

FC Midtjylland Substitutes

  • 3Han-Beom Lee
  • 13Adam Gabriel
  • 14Edward Chilufya
  • 15Beni Junior
  • 17Mikael Uhre
  • 18Stanley Iheanacho
  • 25Nordin Bakker
  • 27Sofus Johannesen
  • 29Kjell Waetjen
  • 31Liam Selin
  • 34Abdou Aziz Ndiaye
  • 38Julius Emefile

Besiktas Substitutes

  • 5Amir Hadziahmetovic
  • 7Milot Rashica
  • 8Kartal Yilmaz
  • 11Kassoum Ouattara
  • 12Emmanuel Agbadou
  • 22Taylan Bulut
  • 23Mustafa Hekimoglu
  • 58Yasin Ozcan
  • 65Cumali Gursel
  • 70Ahmet Bircan
  • 80Dogan Alemdar
  • 90Semih Kilicsoy

Previous FC Midtjylland Lineups

26 Jul Superliga
SonderjyskE 2-3 FC Midtjylland
23 Jul Europa League
Besiktas 1-0 FC Midtjylland
17 May Superliga
FC Midtjylland 2-3 Brondby IF
10 May Superliga
Nordsjaelland 0-0 FC Midtjylland
04 May Superliga
FC Midtjylland 3-3 Viborg
26 Apr Superliga
AGF Aarhus 0-0 FC Midtjylland

Previous Besiktas Lineups

23 Jul Europa League
Besiktas 1-0 FC Midtjylland
15 May Super Lig
Rizespor 2-2 Besiktas
09 May Super Lig
Besiktas 1-2 Trabzonspor
01 May Super Lig
Gaziantep 0-2 Besiktas
27 Apr Super Lig
Besiktas 0-0 Karagumruk
19 Apr Super Lig
Samsunspor 2-1 Besiktas
Team Squads

FC Midtjylland Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Mike Tullberg

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Victor Bak 55 D 1 90 1 0 0 0 0 0
Mads Bech 22 D 1 90 1 0 0 0 0 0
Rasmus Kristensen 43 D 1 90 1 0 0 0 0 0
Philip Billing 8 M 1 90 1 0 0 0 0 0
Pedro Bravo 19 M 1 90 1 0 0 0 0 0

Besiktas Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Vincenzo Italiano

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Alexander Nuebel 1 G 1 90 1 0 0 0 0 0
Vaclav Cerny 18 F 1 90 1 0 0 1 0 0
Orkun Kokcu 10 M 1 90 1 0 1 0 0 0
Emirhan Topcu 53 D 1 90 1 0 0 0 0 0
Amir Murillo 62 D 1 90 1 0 0 0 0 0
Denmark FlagSuperliga Table
Superligaen Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 FC Copenhagen 8 7 0 1 22:8 21
2 Nordsjaelland 8 5 2 1 13:6 17
3 FC Midtjylland 7 4 3 0 12:7 15
4 Viborg 8 4 2 2 11:7 14
5 Brondby IF 7 4 1 2 11:10 13
6 AC Horsens 8 3 1 4 13:14 10
7 Randers 8 3 1 4 9:10 10
8 OB 8 2 2 4 7:13 8
9 Lyngby 8 1 4 3 10:12 7
10 Silkeborg 8 1 4 3 8:12 7
11 AGF Aarhus 8 0 4 4 9:15 4
12 SonderjyskE 8 0 2 6 8:19 2
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 FC Copenhagen 4 4 0 0 10:3 12
2 Nordsjaelland 4 4 0 0 7:1 12
3 Viborg 4 3 0 1 7:3 9
4 Brondby IF 4 3 0 1 7:6 9
5 FC Midtjylland 3 2 1 0 5:3 7
6 Randers 5 2 1 2 6:8 7
7 Silkeborg 4 1 2 1 4:5 5
8 Lyngby 4 0 4 0 5:5 4
9 AC Horsens 4 1 1 2 5:7 4
10 AGF Aarhus 4 0 3 1 5:7 3
11 OB 3 1 0 2 2:7 3
12 SonderjyskE 4 0 1 3 4:11 1
Turkey FlagSuper Lig Table
Super Lig Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Galatasaray 5 4 1 0 13:6 13
2 Besiktas 5 4 0 1 12:4 12
3 Amed 5 3 1 1 12:5 10
4 Kasimpasa 5 2 3 0 7:5 9
5 Kocaelispor 5 3 0 2 5:4 9
6 Rizespor 5 3 0 2 5:4 9
7 Alanyaspor 5 2 2 1 6:5 8
8 Trabzonspor 5 2 1 2 9:5 7
9 Corum 5 2 1 2 12:10 7
10 Gaziantep 4 2 1 1 7:5 7
11 Genclerbirligi 5 2 1 2 5:9 7
12 Fenerbahce 4 2 0 2 8:6 6
13 Basaksehir 5 1 1 3 6:11 4
14 Samsunspor 5 1 1 3 6:11 4
15 Erzurum 5 1 1 3 2:11 4
16 Konyaspor 5 1 0 4 4:8 3
17 Eyupspor 5 1 0 4 2:8 3
18 Goztepe 5 0 2 3 9:13 2
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Amed 3 3 0 0 10:1 9
2 Besiktas 3 3 0 0 10:2 9
3 Galatasaray 3 2 1 0 6:4 7
4 Trabzonspor 2 2 0 0 7:1 6
5 Kocaelispor 2 2 0 0 3:0 6
6 Basaksehir 3 1 1 1 5:4 4
7 Alanyaspor 2 1 1 0 3:2 4
8 Genclerbirligi 3 1 1 1 4:4 4
9 Corum 2 1 0 1 3:1 3
10 Fenerbahce 2 1 0 1 5:4 3
11 Konyaspor 3 1 0 2 2:3 3
12 Eyupspor 3 1 0 2 2:4 3
13 Erzurum 2 1 0 1 1:4 3
14 Kasimpasa 2 0 2 0 3:3 2
15 Gaziantep 2 0 1 1 2:3 1
16 Samsunspor 3 0 1 2 4:10 1
17 Goztepe 2 0 0 2 2:5 0
18 Rizespor 2 0 0 2 0:3 0

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