UEFA Europa League League Stage - 2
Nottingham Forest 2 - 3 FT FC Midtjylland
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
1' Morato
O. Diao (M. Bech Sorensen) 18'
22' D. Ndoye (M. Gibbs-White)
M. Bech Sorensen (M. Erlic) 24'
28' ↓ Murillo ↑N. Savona
HT
Kevin Mbabu 55'
↓ A. Simsir ↑D. Osorio 58'
↓ K. Mbabu ↑Lee Han-Beom 66'
↓ D. Castillo ↑P. Bravo 66'
↓ Cho Gue-Sung ↑V. Byskov 66'
72' Igor Jesus
75' ↓ Igor Jesus ↑C. Wood
↓ Junior Brumado ↑Franculino 87'
V. Byskov (D. Osorio) 88'
90' C. Wood
90'+1 Elliot Anderson
Ousmane Diao 90'+4
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Nottingham Forest
Goalkeepers
M. Sels 
SIEVE
25%
Save %
25%
Save %
3
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
N. Milenkovic 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Morato 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
60%
Pass Acc
Murillo 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
D. Ndoye 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.7
Rating
E. Anderson
ARCHITECT
6
Key Passes
6
Key Passes
0
Assists
58%
Pass Acc
I. Sangare 
MAGNET
73
Activity
73
Activity
64
Passes
9
Duels
N. Williams 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
M. Gibbs-White
MAGNET
53
Activity
53
Activity
38
Passes
15
Duels
Igor Jesus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
C. Hudson-Odoi
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
BENCH
John Victor 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
W. Boly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Savona
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Z. Abbott
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Dominguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Yates
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. McAtee
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Wood 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
7.3
Rating
A. Kalimuendo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Bakwa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
FC Midtjylland
Goalkeepers
E. Olafsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
O. Diao 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.2
Rating
M. Erlic
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
M. Bech Sorensen 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Midfielders
K. Mbabu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
D. Castillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
66
Entry
P. Billing
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. Bak
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Junior Brumado
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
12
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Cho Gue-Sung
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
66
Entry
A. Simsir
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
18%
Pass Acc
BENCH
J. Lossl
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Lee Han-Beom
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Gabriel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paulinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Osorio 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
32
Minutes
6.5
Rating
P. Bravo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. Byskov
CLUTCH HERO
88
Goal Time
88
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.3
Rating
Dani Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Franculino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Chilufya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Gogorza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Etim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/12/2026 | Nottingham Forest | 0 - 1 | FC Midtjylland | UEFA Europa League | City Ground |
| 10/02/2025 | Nottingham Forest | 2 - 3 | FC Midtjylland | UEFA Europa League | City Ground |
03/12/2026
10/02/2025
Nottingham Forest Win
FC Midtjylland Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -4
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +13
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +5
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -7
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -10
P: 8 GD: -11
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Danish Raiders Plunder the City Ground in Five-Goal Classic
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 88/100. A relentless display of clinical finishing helped Midtjylland survive a Nottingham Forest siege and snatch a vital European victory.
Early Chaos
European nights at the City Ground demand a specific kind of energy, and this tie delivered an opening act completely devoid of caution. The Intensity was off the charts as both sides traded devastating blows in a wild six-minute spell. FC Midtjylland drew first blood when O. Diao finished coolly in the 18th minute, stunning the home crowd. But Nottingham Forest refused to buckle. Roared on by the Trent End, they struck back almost immediately through D. Ndoye, who converted a sharp pass from M. Gibbs-White. Before the home fans could even sit down, the Danish outfit retaliated. M. Bech Sorensen turned from provider to executioner, restoring the visitors' lead in the 24th minute to cap off an absurd sequence of attacking football.
The Goalkeeper's Resistance
Finding themselves behind, the hosts threw everything forward, tipping the Balance of play entirely in their direction. Forest dominated possession, hoarding 61% of the ball and peppering the opposition box with an astonishing 22 shots. However, they found themselves repeatedly stonewalled by an inspired Elías Ólafsson. The Midtjylland goalkeeper was a one-man defensive wall, pulling off seven massive saves to frustrate a relentless attacking unit. Elliot Anderson pulled the strings masterfully for the home side, carving out six key passes and dictating the tempo, but the sheer volume of Forest pressure failed to yield an equaliser from open play. The visitors absorbed wave after wave of corners and crosses, riding their luck while waiting for the perfect moment to spring a counter-attack.
Late Drama and Resolution
With the Stakes rising in the dying moments of this League Stage encounter, both managers rolled the dice. It was the Danish side's substitutions that delivered the killer blow. In the 88th minute, D. Osorio broke free and set up V. Byskov to seemingly put the tie out of reach. Yet, this incredible contest still had one final twist left in its tail. A dramatic VAR intervention deep into stoppage time confirmed a penalty for Forest after Anderson was brought down in the box. C. Wood confidently dispatched the spot-kick in the 90th minute, sparking a frantic finale. Ultimately, Midtjylland's ruthless efficiency—scoring three times from just five shots on target—was the deciding factor, leaving Forest empty-handed despite their overwhelming territorial control.
Key Questions
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
A wild six-minute spell yielded three early goals, while ruthless Danish finishing perfectly countered Forest's massive volume of 22 shots and relentless high-pressing tactics.
How did substitute Dan Ndoye change the game?
While not a substitute tonight, Ndoye was instrumental early on, dragging Forest back into the tie with a crucial 22nd-minute equaliser from a Gibbs-White setup.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Forest's European Ambitions Meet Midtjylland's Traveling Machine
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 70/100. This clash at the City Ground could be the defining moment for both sides' hopes of securing top-eight direct qualification.
The Setup
Nottingham Forest are gaining momentum, but they face a massive test on October 02, 2025. FC Midtjylland arrive boasting a fearsome away record and a Form rating that demands absolute respect. Both teams are finding the back of the net with ease this season, promising a genuine European shootout. However, the Balance is slightly skewed by the visitors' superior league stage start, sitting comfortably near the top of the 36-team standings. With massive Stakes on the line, a win here is crucial to surviving the cut and avoiding a scramble around the top-24 playoff line.
Key Battle
Igor Jesus vs Ousmane Diao. Jesus has been the talisman for the home side, operating with a ruthless edge in the final third. He will clash directly with Diao, who anchors the away side's structure while providing his own attacking spark. It is a battle of top-tier Stars power where one moment of individual brilliance will turn the tide.
Our Prediction
We expect a high-scoring thriller. Midtjylland's away savvy will frustrate Forest initially, but the roaring home crowd will push their side forward. Our take points to a dramatic 2-2 draw, keeping both teams firmly in the knockout picture.