FC Midtjylland vs Real Sociedad Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | UEFA Europa League, Feburary 13, 2025

FC Midtjylland vs Real Sociedad Preview

• Competition: UEFA Europa League
• Date: Thursday, February 13.
• Time: 5:45 PM GMT
• Venue: MCH Arena

The UEFA Europa League Round of 32 action starts this week, as the Danish Champions FC Midtjylland gears up to face La Liga side Real Socidead at home in the first leg on Thursday.

The hosts finished 20th place in the Europa League phase with 11 points claiming three wins, as many draws and two defeats in a total 8 outings. Domestically, they are standing in the second position in the Danish Super League, with 33 points in the first 17 matches. They are involved in a tight contest against FC Copenhagen for the title race as the league is halted for the winter break. The Wolves have only managed two wins and three defeats while playing out a 2-2 draw in their latest outings against Fenerbahce on matchday eight.

Meanwhile, Imanol Alguacil managed by the Spanish side, Real Sociedad had a better Europa League 2024/25 campaign despite a slow start in the competition. They eventually finished the league phase claiming 13 points in four wins, a draw and three defeats in the opening 8 matches. In La Liga, The Royals are sitting in the seventh position in the points table with 31 points in 23 games so far this term. In the recent five fixtures, Sociedad have picked up three wins and tasted loss twice across all competitions.

FC Midtjylland Team News

For hosts, goalkeeper Elias Olafsson is ruled out due to an arm injury and their South Korean forward Cho Gue-Sung is not expected to return any time soon. The Swedish midfielder Kristoffer Olsson is also doubtful to be a part of Thomas Thomasberg’s Midtjylland squad.

Real Sociedad Team News

Whereas the visitors also have a few absentees in their squad ahead of their trip to Denmark, Hamari Traore and Alvaro Odriozola are unavailable Traore has been ruled out for the season. La Real will have their defender Igor Zubeldia back after missing the recent La Liga outing on the weekend.

FC Midtjylland vs Real Sociedad Predicted Lineups

FC Midtjylland Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Lossl

Defenders: Mbabu, Diao, Bech Sorensen, Paulinho

Midfielders: Byskov, Andersson, Sorensen

Forward: Osorio, Simsir, Buksa

Real Sociedad Predicted Lineup (4-5-1)

Goalkeeper: Remiro

Defenders: Aramburu, Elustondo, Aguerd, Lopez

Midfielders: Zubimendi; Kubo, Sucic, Mendez, Gomez;

Forward: Oyarzabal

FC Midtjylland vs Real Sociedad Head to Head Record

This will be the first meeting between FC Midtjylland and Real Sociedad in any competition, these two sides will be keen to register a maiden win over each other.

Key Players to Watch in FC Midtjylland vs Real Sociedad

Adam Buksa (FC Midtjylland)

The Polish striker joined the Danish champions last summer from RC Lens and has been impressive with his performances for the Wolves this season despite injury issues. He should be starting for the hosts in attack in the first leg fixture and has already netted five goals in 10 Superliga appearances maintaining an xG of 4.77. He would be eager to open his goal tally in Europe against La Liga rivals in a crucial fixture.

Takefusa Kubo (Real Sociedad)

Takefusa Kubo, the Japanese winger has solidified his place on the right flank in Imanol Alguacil’s set-up playing a pivotal role for his side this season. In this campaign, he has made 33 club appearances found the back of the net five times and provided three assists. The 23-year-old made three goal contributions in the Europa League in seven games and recorded an overall combined (xG + xA) of 4.8 across all competitions.

FC Midtjylland vs Real Sociedad Prediction

The Spanish side is favoured to claim a win considering their European experience, squad depth and solidity in midfield, defence and dazzling recent form. Meanwhile, the hosts will aim to take advantage of home conditions, however, they were sluggish during the Europa League phase and haven’t played league games since December due to winter break in the Danish league can significantly affect the results.

Predicted Score: FC Midtjylland 1-2 Real Sociedad

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