Midtjylland vs Real Sociedad Predictions & Tips – Back the Away Team in the Europa League

Vedran Ostojic

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Last updated: 11 Feb 2025

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Midtjylland have played just two games in 2025
Real Sociedad picked up two straight wins in February
We are backing the Spanish side to make it three in a row

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Real Sociedad have won 3 of their last 4 UEL matches (Getty)

Midtjylland vs Real Sociedad Preview

Real Sociedad picked up great rhythm recently and won three of their last four UEL games. Midtjylland usually don’t do well against teams who enjoy high possession like Sociedad, so an away win is the best bet.

Midtjylland vs Real Sociedad Preview
Stats
Head to Head
Midtjylland Form
Real Sociedad Form
Team News
Predicted Starting Lineups

Stats

Midtjylland have lost 3 of their last 5 matches (Europa League).
Real Sociedad have won 3 of their last 4 matches (Europa League).

Head to Head

This is going to be the first head to head match between these two teams.

Midtjylland Form

Midtjylland barely made it to the Europa League playoffs, collecting just 11 points in their eight group stage appearances to advance as 20th placed squad (three wins, two draws and three defeats).

They also lack competitive rhythm, playing just two games in 2025, starting with a 2-0 road win against Ludogorets where Dario Osorio and Valdemar Byskov found the net.

The Wolves then hosted Fenerbahce and claimed an important point (2-2). Ousmane Diao put them ahead in the 27th minute but the Turkish side responded with two quick goals. Byskov found the net late to secure a draw.

Real Sociedad Form

Real Sociedad were slightly more successful in the UEL group stages than their upcoming opponents, claiming 13 points to end as 13th on the table (four wins, one draw and three defeats).

Their recent results and form have been solid, claiming three victories in last four appearances across competitions. After beating PAOK 2-0 at home, they were beaten in Pamplona 2-1 in Osasuna despite being the dominant side on the pitch.

Real Sociedad responded with two straight victories in front of their crowd, beating Osasuna 2-0 in the Spanish Cup and most recently Espanyol 2-1 in La Liga, Brais Mendez appearing on the scoresheet on both occasions.

Team News

Goalkeeper Elias Olafsson (broken hand), midfielder Kristoffer Olsson (head injury) and striker Gue-sung Cho (knee surgery) are ruled out for the home team.

The Basque side will be without injured Hamari Traore and suspended Alvaro Odriozola.

Predicted Starting Lineups

Midtjylland: Lossl, Mbabu, Diao, Bech Sorensen, Paulinho, Byskov, Andersson, Sorensen, Osorio, Simsir, Buksa

Real Sociedad: Remiro, Aramburu, Elustondo, Aguerd, Lopez; Zubimendi, Kubo, Sucic, Mendez, Gomez, Oyarzabal

Verdict

Midtjylland v Real Sociedad

Midtjylland have played just two competitive games in 2025 and lost three of their last five UEL contests. Real Sociedad are in good shape right now and I will back them to win in Herning.

Real Sociedad Win

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