Midtjylland vs Slovan Bratislava Prediction: Hosts to edge clash

Midtjylland have reached the knockout stages of European competitions in two of the last three seasons and were in the Champions League group stages the campaign before that.

The Danish side are looking to return to the main stage of Europe’s premier club competition as they take on Slovan Bratislava in the first leg of their Champions League play-off tie. I have put forward my Midtjylland vs Slovan Bratislava prediction which kicks off at 20:00.

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Christian Sorensen is a major doubt for Midtjylland after coming off in their 2-1 victory over Lyngby at the weekend, Joel Andersson could come into the lineup as a result.

Slovan Bratislava have no fresh injury concerns for this clash and should be at full strength.

Midtjylland vs Slovan Bratislava Odds

Midtjylland can be backed at 8/13 for the victory, while Slovan Bratislava are 4/1 outsiders and the draw is available at 11/4.

Over 2.5 goals is on offer at 4/5, while both teams to score is priced at 4/5 and it is 13/8 for over 1.5 goals in the first half.

Midtjylland win to nil @ 7/4 

Slovan Bratislava have never reached the group stages of the Champions League and face a tough challenge in this play-off against a solid Midtjylland outfit.

The Danish side have won six of their last eight games and got the better of a strong Ferencvaros outfit in the last qualifying round.

The Wolves have also won six of their last nine European matches on home soil, a record that contrasts with Slovan Bratislava’s away form in continental competition.

The visitors have only won one of their last five away matches in Europe and could be vulnerable once more here.

Midtjylland have been solid at the back this term, winning four of their last six games without conceding, and they are fancied to extend that record against a Bratislava team that have typically struggled on the road.

Adam Buksa anytime goalscorer @ 11/8  

Polish striker Adam Buksa moved to Midtjylland this summer and has hit the ground running for his new club, netting twice in as many league games.

Buksa has seven goals in 17 appearances for his nation and has a proven track record of finding the net across Europe and in the MLS.

The 28-year-old netted 16 times in 33 games in the Turkish Super Lig for Antalyaspor last season so is clearly in a rich vein of form. He could get on the scoresheet again here.

A tall striker, his physicality could unsettle this Slovan Bratislava defence and he looks the value pick to get on the scoresheet.

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