Real Sociedad vs Midtjylland Prediction: Thriller on the cards

La Liga outfit Real Sociedad will look to build on a 2-1 win from the first leg of their Europa League tie against Midtjylland when the two teams meet at the Reale Arena on Thursday.

Sociedad opened the scoring through Brais Mendez, only for Takefusa Kubo to double the advantage after 31 minutes.

Midtjylland's Adam Buksa pulled a goal back to restore some pride, but the Danish outfit have it all to do in Spain (20:00 KO, TNT Sports 6). Below you can find my Real Sociedad vs Midtjylland predictions. 

Team News

Imanol Alguacil has only one injury to worry about, with right-back Hamari Traore out for the season with a cruciate ligament issue.

Six of Alguacil's players are on the verge of suspension, with Mendez, Kubo, Martin Zubimendi, Aihen Munoz, Ander Barrenetxea and Benat Turrientes all on four yellow cards.

Midtjylland pair Kristoffer Olsson and Cho Gue-sung are set to miss out, while centre-back Ousmane Diao needs to avoid a booking to ensure he can play in the next round.

Real Sociedad vs Midtjylland Odds

Sociedad are 4/7 favourites to pick up a routine win on Thursday, with the draw 3/1 and Midtjylland 5/1 outsiders.

The Spanish giants are as short as 1/20 to win the tie, while both teams to score is available at 1/1.

Sociedad's Orri Oskarsson is the favourite to score anytime at 11/8, while Mikel Oyarzabal is next in the market at 6/4.

Real Sociedad to win @ 4/7

Sociedad have struggled to maintain the same standards they set last season and they are now 11th in the La Liga table.

The White and Blues have lost four of their last five in the league, but their European form has been consistent.

Sociedad have won four of their last five in the Europa League, keeping a clean sheet in three of those ties.

Midtjylland go into the game following a 1-0 win over Lyngby, but they have lost four of their last six outings in the Europa League.

Over 2.5 goals @ 10/11

Midtjylland's lack of European experience means they are deserved outsiders, but they have scored five goals in their last three games in the Europa League.

Away from home in all competitions, Midtjylland have failed to find the back of the net in five of their last eight, but there should still be plenty of goals scored.

Sociedad have notched at least twice in seven of their last 10 games in all competitions and they will look to make a statement heading into the next round of the Europa League.

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