Midtjylland vs Rijeka Prediction | Europa Conference League | 20/08

The encounter between Midtjylland and Rijeka is set to kick off at 18:00 on Thursday, 20/08, at MCH Arena.

This Europa Conference League fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.

Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.

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Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.

This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.

Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.

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1st Half Draw

Why we predict the first half to end in a draw

We expect a draw in the first half for the Midtjylland vs Rijeka fixture.

Both sides are likely to approach the opening period cautiously, focusing on structure and possession. A balanced first half with limited chances could result in a level score at halftime.

Key Betting Insights

Midtjylland

• Scored 8 goals in their last 5 matches
• Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches
• Undefeated in their last 4 clashes

Rijeka

• Scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches
• Under 10.5 corners landed in 4 of Rijeka's last 5 matches
• Won 3 of their last 5 matches

1st Half Draw: 5/4

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Match Result

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	4/9	16/5	5/1	5/6	5/6
	4/9	3/1	5/1	10/11	5/6

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Midtjylland Preview

Midtjylland is coming to the clash with Rijeka with the current statistics in the Europa Conference League:

• Matches played: 2

• Wins: 2

• Draws: 0

• Losses: 0

• Goals Scored: 5 (Avg. 2.5)

• Goals Conceded: 2 (Avg. 1)

When having a broader look at Midtjylland's performance in all competitions this year, the statistics are as follows:

• Matches played: 61

• Wins: 37

• Draws: 15

• Losses: 9

• Goals Scored: 132 (Avg. 2.16)

• Goals Conceded: 61 (Avg. 1)

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Midtjylland

Goals Scored: 133

Goals Conceded: 62

Average Goals Scored: 2.15

Average Goals Conceded: 1

Wins: 37

Goal Difference: 71

Date	Game	Result
20/08	Midtjylland 2 - 0 Rijeka	W
16/08	Lyngby 1 - 1 Midtjylland	D
13/08	Midtjylland 3 - 2 Bohemians	W
06/08	Bohemians 0 - 2 Midtjylland	W
02/08	Midtjylland 2 - 1 Horsens	W

Midtjylland to win the match: 4/9

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Rijeka Preview

On the other hand, Rijeka comes into this fixture with the following statistics in Europa Conference League:

• Matches played: 4

• Wins: 3

• Draws: 1

• Losses: 0

• Goals Scored: 4 (Avg. 1)

• Goals Conceded: 1 (Avg. 0.25)

Across all competitions this season, the team boasts the following performance:

• Matches played: 57

• Wins: 24

• Draws: 17

• Losses: 16

• Goals Scored: 72 (Avg. 1.26)

• Goals Conceded: 55 (Avg. 0.96)

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Rijeka

Goals Scored: 72

Goals Conceded: 57

Average Goals Scored: 1.24

Average Goals Conceded: 0.98

Wins: 24

Goal Difference: 15

Date	Game	Result
20/08	Midtjylland 2 - 0 Rijeka	L
16/08	Varaždin 2 - 0 Rijeka	L
13/08	Ilves 1 - 1 Rijeka	D
06/08	Rijeka 1 - 0 Ilves	W
02/08	Rijeka 2 - 1 Rudes	W

Rijeka to win the match: 11/2

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Statistical Insights for Midtjylland vs Rijeka

With at least one of the two sides yet to record a match in this competition, a like-for-like statistical comparison is not yet available for this fixture.

Recent form across all competitions still offers a useful reference point:

Key metrics

Team Form

Midtjylland

Europe - Europa Conference League

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	D W W W L	2
Home	W W L L D	1.4
Away	D W W L W	2

Rijeka

Europe - Europa Conference League

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	L L D W W	1.4
Home	W W W W W	3
Away	L D W D W	1.6

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Home Win

2/5

70.92%

Draw

7/2

21.74%

Away Win

11/2

15.38%

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Key Metrics

Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners, and cards.

Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.

Key metrics

Goals Scored

Midtjylland

8

last 5 matches

Rijeka

4

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Midtjylland scored +100% more goals than Rijeka in the last 5 matches.

Midtjylland and Rijeka goals scored count, last 5 matches

▲

Lyngby

1

Bohemians

3

Bohemians

2

Horsens

2

Beşiktaş

0

0

Midtjylland

0

Varaždin

1

Ilves

1

Ilves

2

Rudes

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Key metrics

Goals Conceded

Midtjylland

6

last 5 matches

Rijeka

6

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Both teams conceded the same number of goals in the last 5 matches.

Midtjylland and Rijeka goals conceded count, last 5 matches

▲

Lyngby

1

Bohemians

2

Bohemians

0

Horsens

1

Beşiktaş

2

2

Midtjylland

2

Varaždin

1

Ilves

0

Ilves

1

Rudes

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Key metrics

Corners

Midtjylland

31

last 5 matches

Rijeka

32

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Rijeka received +3% more corners than Midtjylland in the last 5 matches.

Midtjylland and Rijeka corners count, last 5 matches

▲

Lyngby

5

Bohemians

6

Bohemians

8

Horsens

7

Beşiktaş

5

4

Midtjylland

9

Varaždin

3

Ilves

9

Ilves

7

Rudes

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Key metrics

Cards

Midtjylland

14

last 5 matches

Rijeka

8

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Midtjylland received +75% more cards than Rijeka in the last 5 matches.

Midtjylland and Rijeka cards count, last 5 matches

▲

Lyngby

3

Bohemians

3

Bohemians

3

Horsens

2

Beşiktaş

3

3

Midtjylland

1

Varaždin

1

Ilves

2

Ilves

1

Rudes