Nottingham Forest will face Danish opposition for the very first time, while they've lost just one of their last ten European home games, albeit these did all come in the '80s and '90s. Midtjylland have lost their last two visits to England, beaten by Manchester United and Liverpool.
Nottingham Forest vs Midtjylland preview
These is not a lot of positivity at Nottingham Forest right now, but they did make a solid start to their first European campaign for three decades, so can they now claim a morale-boosting victory?
Last Wednesday night, the Garibaldi Reds held Real Betis to a credible 2-2 draw at the Cartuja. After falling behind early, Igor Jesus' quick-fire brace had the traveling Forest fans in dreamland in Seville, only for Antony's late goal to pinch a point for Betis. This though is just about the only positive result they have collected since Ange Postecoglou's appointment. On Saturday, the Tricky Trees were beaten 1-0 by Sunderland at home, mustering 22 shots and enjoying 65% possession but lacking any semblance of cutting edge. This means Forest are winless in the Premier League since the opening day, while Postecoglou has failed to win any of his first five matches in charge.
In the Europa League, they will later welcome Porto, Malmö and Ferencváros to the City Ground, with away trips to Sturm Graz, Utrecht and Braga also in the diary. This though feels big, to improve the mood if noting else, so will Nottingham Forest supporters have a European night to remember?
As for Midtjylland, they made a winning start to the league phase, beating Sturm Graz 2-0 eight nights ago, with Ousmane Diao on target in Herning. During the summer, the Wolves overcame Hibernian, Fredrikstad and then KuPS in qualifiers, thereby reaching a sixth group stage since their debut in 2015. Last year, they finished 20th in the Europa League table, accumulating 11 points, before being hammered 7-3 by Real Sociedad on aggregate in the first knockout round.
Mike Tullberg's team have made a decent start to their Danish Superligaen campaign, winning six out of ten matches, losing only once, most-recently beating Randers 2-1 on Monday night. Now, having won five of their last seven European away games, can Midtjylland add to Postecoglou's misery?
Nottingham Forest vs Midtjylland head-to-head record
These two clubs have never previously met.
Nottingham Forest team news
Ange Postecoglou continues to tinker with his starting lineup, searching for a winning formulae.
First and foremost, Ola Aina is sidelined long-term, neither Murillo nor Douglas Luiz were fit enough to feature at the weekend, while Omari Hutchinson wasn't included in the UEFA squad.
Having surprisingly been left on the bench against Sunderland, Morgan Gibbs-White and Callum Hudson-Odoi are likely to return; they were both introduced as substitutes on Saturday.
Nottingham Forest predicted lineup vs Midtjylland: (4-2-3-1): Sels; Williams, Milenković, Morato, Zinchenko; Sangaré, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Igor Jesus.
Nottingham Forest player to watch vs Midtjylland
Having scored twice against Real Betis last Wednesday, Igor Jesus is set to lead the line, chosen over Chris Wood, who scored 20 goals last season, but didn't get off the bench in Seville.
Midtjylland team news
Mike Tullberg is without Mikel Gogorza and Darío Osorio due to injury, while having scoed off the bench on Monday, Cho Gue-sung is set to return to the lineup.
Striker Franculino Djú is their main goal threat, having scored nine times already this season, to add to the 16 goals he bagged last season; the 21 year old won't be in Herning for long.
Midtjylland predicted lineup vs Nottingham Forest: (4-4-2): Ólafsson; Mbabu, Diao, Lee Han-beom, Bech Sørensen; Bravo, Castillo, Billing, Cho Gue-sung; Júnior Brumado, Franculino Djú.
Midtjylland player to watch vs Nottingham Forest
Philip Billing joined Midtjylland from Bournemouth in the summer, having helped Napoli win the Scudetto last season. He has previously netted three times against Nottingham Forest, the joint-most against any single opponent, so can he haunt them once again?
Nottingham Forest vs Midtjylland prediction
This game should guarantee goals, but we are, just about, backing Nottingham Forest to claim three vital points on a massive Thursday night at the City Ground: Nottingham Forest 2-1 Midtjylland.
Nottingham Forest vs Midtjylland FAQs - UEFA Europa League
How to watch Nottingham Forest vs Midtjylland in the Europa League on TV channel?
Nottingham Forest vs Midtjylland in the Europa League will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: TNT Sports 1 & Ultimate.
- USA: Paramount+
- Canada: DAZN Canada
How to watch Nottingham Forest vs Midtjylland in the Europa League on live streaming?
Nottingham Forest vs Midtjylland in the Europa League will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: Discovery+
- USA: Paramount+
- Canada: DAZN Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Nottingham Forest vs Midtjylland in the Europa League?
Nottingham Forest vs Midtjylland takes place on Thursday 2 October 2025, with kick off at 20:00 (BST), 15:00 (EDT) & 12:00 (PDT).