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- Competition: Danish Superliga
- Date: 7th September 2026
- Kick-off: 18:00 UK / 19:00 CEST
- Venue: MCH Arena
There’s only a single point between FC Midtjylland and FC Nordsjælland heading into Monday night’s showdown. And really, this one means a lot. Midtjylland aren’t eager to let anyone mess with their home turf, but Nordsjælland’s attack is quick, clever, and honestly, dangerous against anyone. I can’t forget the time Nordsjælland fell apart and lost 6-0 at this ground last year. It’s a memory the visitors carry with them too. This won’t be an ordinary match. You’ll see both sides battling hard, with tactics flying.
Midtjylland vs Nordsjaelland Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Nordsjaelland
0 : 0
Midtjylland
Superliga
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Midtjylland
0 : 1
Nordsjaelland
Superliga
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Nordsjaelland
2 : 1
Midtjylland
Landspokal Cup
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Midtjylland
5 : 1
Nordsjaelland
Landspokal Cup
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Midtjylland
6 : 0
Nordsjaelland
Superliga
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Nordsjaelland
1 : 0
Midtjylland
Superliga
FC Midtjylland and FC Nordsjælland have gone toe-to-toe in their last ten clashes, each picking up four wins. These teams always seem to put on a show. Goals just keep coming, with an average of 3.4 per game. Midtjylland, though, usually handles business at home. They've taken four out of the last five matches played here in Herning.
FC Midtjylland team overview
FC Midtjylland enters this one on the back of a convincing 2-0 away win against defending champions AGF Aarhus. The Wolves have shown decent domestic resilience early on after a painful second-place finish last season, accumulating 14 points from their first six Danish Superliga fixtures.
Mike Tullberg's men are navigating intense early-season pressure, but their relentless style makes them incredibly dangerous. Turning to their home performances, things look incredibly strong at the MCH Arena.
They are currently on an impressive four-match winning run across all competitions in front of their fans, scoring eight goals and conceding just three. Up front, Friday Etim has been the standout man.
His four goal contribution includes netting the decisive opener last matchday. Honestly, I think his sheer physical presence will completely overwhelm the opposition.
On the downside, the squad is still managing minor fitness setbacks as Junior, Ousmane and Gogorza are out.
Last matches of Midtjylland
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AGF Aarhus
0 : 2
Midtjylland
Superliga
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Silkeborg IF
1 : 1
Midtjylland
Superliga
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Rijeka
1 : 4
Midtjylland
Europa Conference League
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Midtjylland
1 : 0
Randers
Superliga
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Midtjylland
2 : 0
Rijeka
Europa Conference League
Midtjylland lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Elías Ólafsson
Defenders
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6
Martin Erlić
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22
Mads Bech Sørensen
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3
Magnus Jensen
Midfielders
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5
Rasmus Nissen Kristensen
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8
Philip Billing
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19
Pedro Bravo
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29
Paulinho
Forwards
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11
Darío Osorio
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14
Edward Chilufya
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90
Friday Etim
FC Nordsjaelland team overview
FC Nordsjælland enters this one on the back of a tough 2-0 away loss against table-toppers F.C. Copenhagen.
The Tigers had a fairly decent campaign last year, locking down a solid 3rd-place finish with 50 points. Jens Olsen's men have actually started this Superliga season with a brilliant punch, racking up 13 points from their opening six fixtures before that setback in the capital.
When looking closely at their away form, their displays on the road have been quite resilient. They had maintained a solid three-match winning streak away from home in domestic action before falling at Parken Stadium.
Ibrahim Adelhas has one goal with an insist in six games so far this season and should lead the line. Souleymane Alio, Ola Solbakken and Jaob Busk are all out with injuries.
Last matches of Nordsjaelland
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FC Copenhagen
2 : 0
Nordsjaelland
Superliga
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Nordsjaelland
3 : 1
Brondby
Superliga
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St. Gallen
2 : 3
Nordsjaelland
Europa Conference League
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SonderjyskE
0 : 3
Nordsjaelland
Superliga
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Nordsjaelland
1 : 0
St. Gallen
Europa Conference League
Nordsjaelland lineup
Goalkeeper
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13
Andreas Hansen
Defenders
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2
Peter Ankersen
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3
Tobias Salquist
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4
Noah Markmann
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23
Runar Norheim
Midfielders
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6
Mark Brink
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29
Villum Berthelsen
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37
Mamadou Lamine Sadio
Forwards
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14
Ibrahim Adel
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10
Prince Amoako Jr.
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25
Juho Lähteenmäki
Prediction
This is going to be an absolute thriller, but I'm backing Midtjylland to grind out a tight 2-1 victory. The Wolves are just too clinical at the MCH Arena right now. Plus, Nordsjælland's defensive depth looks completely shot with those key injuries. Both teams will score. Midtjylland just has that extra edge to grab the winner.
Three reasons we expect over 2.5 goals in this game
- Midtjylland have scored in each of their last nine matches.
- Nordsjaelland scored two or more goals in six of their last eight matches.
- 9 of the last 12 meetings betweem Midtjylland and Nordsjaelland produced 3+ goals.
Main prediction Midtjylland - Nordsjaelland
Over 2.5 goals
Best Odds:
Midtjylland vs Nordsjaelland standings in Superliga
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC København | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 15 - 8 | +7 | 15 |
| 2 | FC Midtjylland | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 10 - 5 | +5 | 14 |
| 3 | Nordsjælland | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 - 4 | +5 | 13 |
| 4 | Viborg FF | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10 - 6 | +4 | 13 |
| 5 | Brøndby IF | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 11 - 7 | +4 | 13 |
| 6 | Horsens | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 - 10 | -2 | 7 |
| 7 | Randers FC | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 - 8 | -3 | 7 |
| 8 | Lyngby Boldklub | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 9 - 11 | -2 | 6 |
| 9 | Silkeborg IF | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 - 11 | -4 | 6 |
| 10 | Odense BK | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 - 7 | -2 | 5 |
| 11 | AGF | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 9 - 13 | -4 | 4 |
| 12 | Sønderjyske Fodbold | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 - 13 | -8 | 1 |