Maccabi Tel Aviv — FC Midtjylland : Match Preview and Prediction for October 23,2025

Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Current Situation

Despite the recent agreement between their state and Hamas, the Israeli club still cannot host European cup matches in their home country. As a result, Maccabi Tel Aviv will face Midtjylland on neutral ground in Serbia. Interestingly, Bačka Topola is familiar territory for their head coach Lazetic, who previously managed the local team there.

Maccabi’s Europa League Campaign

The yellow-and-blues’ start in the Europa League has been challenging. While a goalless draw with PAOK in Greece can be seen as a positive result, the 1-3 home defeat against Dinamo Zagreb was a significant setback, especially considering the Israelis scored first.

Maccabi’s Recent Domestic Form

Compounding their European woes, Maccabi Tel Aviv recently squandered a victory against Haifa (1-1) at their home stadium, Bloomfield, conceding in stoppage time. This extends their winless streak to four games as they prepare to face the Danish side. Only Melica is expected to miss this crucial encounter for Tel Aviv.

FC Midtjylland’s Recent Performance Surge

A month and a half ago, the Danish club took a bold risk by dismissing coach Thomas Thomasberg, despite being on a six-game winning streak. His replacement, Mike Tullberg, started with a 0-1 championship loss to Nordsjælland, but that initial stumble was quickly forgotten. Since then, the Danes have embarked on an impressive seven-match unbeaten run under their new coach, securing six victories during this period, including two in the Europa League.

Midtjylland’s Impressive Europa League Run

While a 2-0 home victory against Sturm Graz was anticipated, Dreyer and his teammates surprisingly defeated Postecoglou’s Nottingham Forest 3-2 in England – an outcome few expected. A win in Serbia would significantly boost the Danes’ chances of reaching the Europa League top 8, an objective they are undoubtedly striving for. Before their trip to Serbia, Midtjylland gained further confidence by convincingly beating Vejle at home, indicating their determination to secure a victory against Maccabi. Only Ejedehri is definitely out for them, while Mbabu’s participation is questionable.