These two clubs have only ever met once before. This came in a Champions League qualifier in 2021, Ange Postecoglou's first two matches in charge of the Hoops, drawing 1-1 at Parkhead before Midtjylland won 2-1 after extra time in Herning.
Midtjylland also knocked out Hibs from Europa League qualifying back in July, while Celtic are winless in eight clashes with Danish clubs, dating back to 1983.
Midtjylland vs Celtic preview
Can Celtic claim three vital points as they seek to reach the Europa League knockout stages? Ten days ago, the news coming out of Glasgow shocked everybody with Brendan Rodgers, completely out of the blue, announcing his resignation as manager, following a falling out with majority shareholder Dermot Desmond and other board members. So, 20 years after leaving the club, Martin O'Neill has been parachuted back in, and he's made a dream start to life back in charge.
First, the Hoops demolished Falkirk 4-0 at Parkhead before, on Sunday, battling through to the League Cup Final, ousting fierce rivals Rangers 3-1 at Hampden. Johnny Kenny's towering header broke the deadlock in the Old Firm, before Callum McGregor's long-range rocket and then Callum Osmand's fairytale moment, both in extra time, secured a memorable victory at the National Stadium.
Back in the Europa League, having failed to win any of their first four European matches this season, Celtic claimed a vital victory over Sturm Graz a fortnight ago, fighting back from a goal down to prevail 2-1, thanks to quick-fire goals from Liam Scales and then Benjamin Nygren. This has taken the Celts' points tally up to four, drawing 1-1 with Crvena zvezda in Belgrade, before a miserable 2-0 defeat when Braga visited Parkhead. After this, they will face Feyenoord, Roma, Bologna and then Utrecht, which won't be easy, meaning they really need to leave Herning with something.
Meantime, Midtjylland have been the surprise package in the Europa League this season, currently on maximum points. Last time out, Mike Tullberg's team swatted aside Maccabi Tel Aviv on the road, courtesy of Franculino Djú's double in Bačka Topola. Before this, the Wolves also beat Sturm Graz 2-0 at home, followed by a shock 3-2 victory over Ange Postecoglou's Nottingham Forest; Ousmane Diao, Mads Bech Sørensen and Valdemar Byskov all on target at the City Ground.
So, including three rounds of qualifying, Midtjylland are unbeaten in nine European matches, winning eight, Hibernian's 1-1 draw at MCH Arena in July the best anyone has managed against them to date. Thus, they're very much on course to better last season's 20th place finish in the Europa League table. So, can an O'Neill inspired Celtic end Midtjylland's perfect record in Herning on Thursday?
Midtjylland vs Celtic head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 2.
- Midtjylland Wins: 1. Draws: 1. Celtic Wins: Zero.
Midtjylland team news
Right-back Adam Gabriel and forward Edward Chilufya are both sidelined, while former Bournemouth midfielder Philip Billing is walking a yellow card tightrope.
Valdemar Byskov, scored against Nottingham Forest, could return at right-wing-back, while Cho Gue-sung could displace Aral Şimşir in attack.
Midtjylland predicted lineup vs Celtic: (3-4-2-1): Ólafsson; Erlić, Diao, Bech Sørensen; Byskov, Castillo, Billing, Bak; Cho Gue-sung, Júnior Brumado, Franculino Djú.
Midtjylland player to watch vs Celtic
Franculino Djú is one of the most in form strikers in Europe, bagging 17 goals already this season, including a brace against Maccabi Tel Aviv, so will he add to his tally.
Celtic team news
Celtic are enduring something of an injury crisis, given that key starters Cameron Carter-Vickers, Jota and Kelechi Ịheanachọ are all sidelined.
So, Auston Trusty will continue to partner Liam Scales at the back, while fit again Kieran Tierney could displace Marcelo Saracchi at left-back; the Uruguayan is one caution away from a ban.
Sunday's hero Callum Osmand has been added to Celtic's UEFA squad this week, a week on from his senior debut for the club, but fellow Old Firm scorer, Johnny Kenny could continue to lead the attack.
Celtic predicted lineup vs Midtjylland: (4-3-3): Schmeichel; Ralston, Trusty, Scales, Tierney; McGregor, Nygren, Engels; Maeda, Tounekti, Kenny.
Celtic player to watch vs Midtjylland
Star attacker Daizen Maeda scored four times in last season's Champions League, but is yet to get off the mark in Europe this time round, so can the Japanese forward change that fact?
Midtjylland vs Celtic prediction
We are backing Midtjylland to continue their flawless record in this season's Europa League, still not convinced by depleted Celtic who travel to Herning without key figures: Midtjylland 2-1 Celtic.
Midtjylland vs Celtic FAQs - UEFA Europa League
How to watch Midtjylland vs Celtic in the Europa League on TV channel?
Midtjylland vs Celtic in the Europa League will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: TNT Sports 2.
- USA: Paramount+
- Canada: DAZN Canada
How to watch Midtjylland vs Celtic in the Europa League on live streaming?
Midtjylland vs Celtic 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 Midtjylland vs Celtic in the Europa League?
Midtjylland vs Celtic takes place on Thursday 27 November 2025, with kick off at 17:45 (GMT), 12:45 (ET) & 9:45 (PT).