Midtjylland’s Strong Form and Celtic’s Recent Trophy Success

Midtjylland, the surprising frontrunner of the group stage after three rounds, is poised to challenge an inconsistent Celtic side. The Hoops recently secured the Scottish League Cup trophy, triumphing over Rangers with a 3-1 victory after extra time. This momentum will undoubtedly fuel O’Neal’s team as they travel to Denmark.

Midtjylland’s Domestic Hiccup and Dominance

Conversely, Midtjylland’s impressive four-match winning streak was broken just days ago. During this winning run, the ‘Red Wolves’ had scored at least three goals in each outing, but their finishing faltered against Aarhus (1-1), despite generating 0.92 xG and taking 17 shots with 65% possession. However, in the proper, the Danish side has been exceptionally potent, securing dominant victories against Sturm (2-0), Nottingham (3-2), and Maccabi (3-0), showcasing their willingness to attack for wins.

Celtic’s Coaching Change and Recent Form

Similar to their Glasgow rivals Rangers, Celtic also underwent a managerial change earlier in the autumn. The Hoops suffered a 1-3 defeat to Hearts two weekends ago, falling six points behind in the league, which prompted the board to dismiss Rodgers. Under the experienced guidance of O’Neal, the Bhoys exerted control in the League Cup final against Rangers (20-11 shots), with veteran McGregor scoring the decisive goal. In the , Celtic finally secured their first victory on Matchday 3, defeating Sturm 2-1.

Head-to-Head History and Betting Insight

The two clubs previously met in the Champions League qualifiers in the summer of 2021, where Midtjylland ultimately progressed past Celtic with a 3-2 aggregate score. With both teams expected to adopt an attacking approach in Herning, betting on Over 2.5 goals seems a plausible option.