The Matchday 3 encounter of the Europa League 2025/26 group stage between Maccabi Tel Aviv (Israel) and Midtjylland (Denmark) will take place on October 23 at the TSC Arena in Bačka Topola (Serbia). Maccabi Tel Aviv vs. Midtjylland: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Maccabi Tel Aviv
The Israelis have earned only 1 point after two matches and are positioned 30th in the table. In the first round, the team drew 0-0 away against PAOK, and in the last match, they lost 1-3 to Dinamo Zagreb at a neutral venue. Notably, the club has failed to secure a victory in the Europa League for three games (1 draw and 2 losses).
- In the last 21 matches in this European competition, Tel Aviv has drawn only once (10 wins and 10 losses).
- Three or more goals have been scored in 9 of Maccabi's last 12 Europa League games.
- Both teams have scored in 7 of the last 10 matches played by the Israelis in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Maccabi Tel Aviv (4-3-3)
Roy Mishpati – Mohamed Ali Camara, Roy Revivo, Eitor, Tyrese Asante – Ben Lederman, Isouf Sissoko, Kristian Belic – Kerwin Andrade, Said Abu-Farhi, Elio Varela.
Midtjylland
The Scandinavians have had a strong start to the Europa League group stage. In the first round, the club won 2-0 at home against Sturm and then went on to surprise Nottingham Forest with a 3-2 victory away. As a result, the Danes climbed to second place in the standings, sharing the maximum points with six other teams. It's worth noting that the team is on a six-match winning streak in this European competition.
- Midtjylland is unbeaten in this tournament for eight matches (6 wins and 2 draws).
- The team has kept a clean sheet in 4 of their last 5 Europa League games.
- The Danes are unbeaten in their last four away games in this European competition – 3 wins and 1 draw.
Predicted lineup for Midtjylland (3-4-3)
Elias Olafsson – Usman Diao, Martin Erlic, Mads Bech Sørensen – Kevin Mbabu, Philip Billing, Denil Castillo, Victor Bak – Cho Gue-sung, Junior Brumado, Aral Simsir.
Referee
Georgi Kabakov (Bulgaria)
Matches – 14 (International matches, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 70;
Average yellow cards per match – 5;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 19;
Penalties – 21%.
Match Prediction: Maccabi Tel Aviv vs. Midtjylland
Constantly playing on foreign grounds has affected the Israelis' performance. The team would find it easier to earn points at home, but they have to host their opponents in another country. In the last round, the club lost in Serbia to the Croatians, who are somewhat weaker than the Danes, regular participants in the main stage of the Europa League. I believe that Maccabi will not be able to secure a victory this time either.
The Scandinavians have yet to suffer a defeat in this European season. In the last six matches of this tournament, Midtjylland has exclusively won, keeping a clean sheet in four instances. It's worth noting that in their last five away games in this tournament, the Danes have scored at least two goals five times. With such scoring ability, they are sure to trouble the nominal hosts.
My prediction – Midtjylland with a handicap (0)
For each team, the starting lineup from their last match in this tournament is indicated.
