Can Midtjylland pull off an upset in the Basque Country?

In the league, Real Sociedad San Sebastian are not getting much done this season. At the moment, there are many indications that the Basques will not be able to qualify for the European Cup again through the Spanish top division. The Europa League is therefore very important, as a deep run here could still make the sobering season more conciliatory. At least, last year’s CL participant should have little trouble advancing to the round of 16. Last week, the tip on the favored “Txuri-Urdin” between Real Sociedad and Midtjylland came true.

Thanks to the 2-1 win in the first leg in Denmark, the door to the last 16 is wide open. A draw at home on Thursday evening would be enough to extend the international season by at least two games. Incidentally, a Premier League club would be waiting in the next round in either case. Either Tottenham or Manchester United. So, even before Real Sociedad’s second leg against Midtjylland, it can be predicted that one of the two teams will face a very renowned and ambitious opponent in the round of 16.

Incidentally, the betting providers with Paysafecard have little doubt that “La Real” will successfully complete the job in the second leg at their own stadium. Before the second 90 minutes in the duel Real Sociedad against Midtjylland, only odds of just over 1.50 are offered on the home success. If you would rather bet on a surprise coup by the underdog from Herning, you will find the top odds of 6.60 in the NEO.bet app.

Real Sociedad – Statistics & current form

In 11th place with just 31 points from 24 games, Real Sociedad are currently lagging well behind their own expectations in La Liga. Although sixth place, which would definitely be enough to qualify for Europe again, is just four points away, coach Imanol Alguacil’s team do not currently look like they will be able to make a significant leap up the table in the final third of the season.

Europa League as an oasis of calm for RSSS

The past few weeks in particular have not been kind to the white-and-blue team at the national level. They have lost four of their last five league matches. In fact, they have only managed two wins in their last eight La Liga games. Above all, their offense, which has scored just 20 goals, the second-weakest tally of any of Spain’s 20 top-flight clubs, is a major headache for those in charge.

Fortunately, “La Real” often shows a completely different face in the Europa League. Especially at home, the San Sebastián side have recovered noticeably after an unexpected 2-1 defeat on the second matchday against Anderlecht. The last three EL home games have all been won without conceding a goal.

If you want to take this statistic as an opportunity to bet on a home win including a clean sheet on Thursday evening, you can find attractive odds of up to 2.45 on the Bet-at-Home betting app for the game between Real Sociedad and Midtjylland. However, to minimize the risk, a combined bet on the favorite victory with a maximum of four goals in the game is just as suitable. In none of the nine previous EL games with RSSS participation did more than four goals fall. At home, three goals after 90 minutes was even the highest of feelings. Despite the knockout character, this should not normally change in the playoff second leg.

Provisional line-up of Real Sociedad:

Midtjylland – statistics & current form

FC Midtjylland have played eight knockout matches away from home in international competition so far. However, the Wolves are still waiting in vain for their first win (0-2-6). If the prediction of an away win for the Danes is not fulfilled again on Thursday evening between Real Sociedad and Midtjylland, their elimination would be sealed. After the 2-1 home defeat in the first leg, the players of coach Thomas Thomasberg are therefore doomed to win.

Midtjylland needs a small miracle in San Sebastián

The difficulty of the undertaking in the Basque Country is underlined by the fact that the team from Herning have only won two of their last six away games in the Europa League. In the league, they have also only managed three wins in nine away games (3-3-3). With a goal difference of 15:13, FCM only occupies fifth place in the away table of the Danish Superliga. So far this season, the Wolves have definitely not made an impression as a particularly dangerous away team.

In general, however, betting on under-goals has always been a good idea in the competition so far. In only one of the nine EL games of the Thomasberg team did more than three goals fall. In six out of nine cases, a bet on under 2.5 would have been accepted. In five of the last six EL matches, exactly two goals were conceded, so that odds of over 1.5 RSSS goals could also be a profitable option for the upcoming second leg between Real Sociedad and Midtjylland. At Betano, you can find odds of 1.70 for this. From experience, Betano also pays out quite quickly.

Two goals for “La Real” should then be enough to put the team currently in second place in Denmark in its place, because the red-and-blacks themselves only scored twice or more in three of the nine international matches mentioned. The realistic result tips are therefore a 2-0 or 2-1 win for the home side from San Sebastián.

Provisional line-up for Midtjylland:

Real Sociedad – Midtjylland head-to-head / H2H record

The first leg was the first and only meeting of these clubs in a competitive game. Led by an outstanding Brais Mendez, who scored the 1-0 himself and set up the 2-0 from Kubo, the Basques started like a house on fire, but conceded the 1-2 before half-time. It remained goalless after a goalless second half, so the white-and-blues, who were content with 40% possession for the entire duration of the game, took a great starting position with them to Spain.

Real Sociedad – Midtjylland Tip

The situation before the second leg of Real Sociedad against Midtjylland leaves no questions unanswered. The Basques have earned a big advantage with their 2-1 away win in Herning, making them the favorites to advance to the last sixteen. Although there is always a risk involved in betting on the team that won the first leg to win again, the higher level of quality, the impressions from a week ago and the home strength of the Basques speak exactly for it.

In all four European knockout rounds in which FCM did not win the first leg, they were eliminated. RSSS, on the other hand, progressed in seven out of nine cases if they won the first leg. So it is highly unlikely that there will be a surprise in the Reale Arena on Thursday evening. Instead, my Real Sociedad v Midtjylland betting tip is for the home team to win by a maximum of four goals.