Brief Summary
The upcoming UEFA Champions League qualification match between FC Midtjylland and Ferencváros is set to take place on August 6, 2024, at 17:15 UTC at the MCH Arena in Herning, Denmark. Both teams have shown strong performances recently and have a history of facing each other in European competitions.
Match Information
Date and time: 2024-08-06 17:15 UTC
Referee: Matej Jug (Slovenia)
Stadium: MCH Arena
Location: Herning, Denmark
Recent Performances
FC Midtjylland
Midtjylland has showcased strong performances in both domestic and European competitions:
– Against AaB: 2-0 win
– Against UE Santa Coloma: 1-0 win (home) and 3-0 win (away)
– Against FC Nordsjaelland: 2-2 draw (away)
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Key Players:
– Adam Buksa (Forward, 18): Consistent goal scorer.
– Darío Osorio (Midfielder, 11): Key playmaker.
– Ousmane Diao (Defender, 4): Solid at the back.
Ferencváros
Ferencváros has also had strong performances in their recent matches:
– Against Kecskemeti TE: 1-0 win
– Against TNS: 2-1 win (away) and 5-0 win (home)
– Against West Ham United: 2-2 draw (friendly)
Key Players:
– Aleksandar Pesic (Forward, 8): Leading the attack.
– Adama Traore (Midfielder, 20): Adds creativity and control.
– Kristoffer Zachariassen (Midfielder, 16): Versatile midfielder.
Formations
FC Midtjylland
Likely Formation: 4-4-2
– Goalkeeper: Elías Rafn Ólafsson (16)
– Defenders: Adam Gabriel (13), Ousmane Diao (4), Mads Bech Sorensen (22), Joel Andersson (6)
– Midfielders: Darío Osorio (11), Denil Castillo (21), Emiliano Martínez (5), Oliver Sorensen (24)
– Forwards: Adam Buksa (18), Franculino (7)
Strengths:
– Balanced attack with Buksa and Franculino.
– Strong midfield with both defensive and attacking support.
Ferencváros
Likely Formation: 4-5-1
– Goalkeeper: Dénes Dibusz (90)
– Defenders: Cebrail Makreckis (25), Ibrahim Cisse (27), Raul Gustavo (34), Cristian Ramirez (99)
– Midfielders: Habib Maiga (80), Philippe Rommens (88), Adama Traore (20), Kristoffer Zachariassen (16), Tosin Kehinde (24)
– Forward: Aleksandar Pesic (8)
Strengths:
– Strong midfield control and depth.
– Solid defensive lineup.
Head-to-Head
Previous encounters in the Europa League Qualification in 2017:
– 2017-07-20: FC Midtjylland 3-1 Ferencváros
– 2017-07-13: Ferencváros 2-4 FC Midtjylland
Strengths and Considerations
FC Midtjylland:
– Home advantage and recent strong form.
– History of beating Ferencváros in their last encounters in 2017.
Ferencváros:
– Strong attacking performance in recent matches.
– Good defensive record, particularly in European competitions.
Prediction
FC Midtjylland 2 – 1 Ferencváros
Predicted Goal Scorers:
– FC Midtjylland: Adam Buksa, Franculino
– Ferencváros: Aleksandar Pesic
FC Midtjylland’s home advantage and recent form suggest they have a slight edge over Ferencváros. The match is expected to be a close encounter with both teams showcasing their attacking prowess. Midtjylland’s effective balance between their defensive solidity and attacking options may just tip the scales in their favor.
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