Odense 1-1 FC Midtjylland: result and AI prediction

Odense – FC Midtjylland, Superliga, Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 05:00 PM (GMT). Venue: Odense Stadium

Odense is #8 in the table (8 pts) and FC Midtjylland #2 (18 pts). FC Midtjylland is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. FC Midtjylland averages 2 goals per match this season. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Odense 0, draws 1, FC Midtjylland 5. Their last meeting, on July 17, 2026, ended FC Midtjylland 4-1 Odense. Absent for Odense: W. Martin, J. Niemiec, I. Ouedraogo +1.

OdenseOdense
Final score1 - 1
FC MidtjyllandFC Midtjylland
AI predicted: 1-3 · Final score: 1-1Missed

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Midtjylland bring the stronger league rhythm, greater attacking continuity and a recent edge in this matchup. Odense are at home, but their defensive record and uncertainty around key midfield and full-back options make containment difficult against a side built to create overloads from a back three. The visitors’ own injuries thin their defensive and attacking rotation, so a sharp Odense transition or set-piece spell remains their clearest route to changing the match. Expect Midtjylland to take more of the initiative, with the home side most dangerous when play becomes stretched.

Head-to-head analysis

This has been a notably open matchup: every listed recent meeting saw both teams score, while Midtjylland hold the stronger overall record and have won heavily in the two latest encounters. Their recent success at Odense is especially relevant to the visitors’ confidence in taking the game forward.

Injuries and absences

Midtjylland’s confirmed absences reduce their depth in several units, with Diao and Mads Bech Sørensen particularly affecting defensive options and Brumado limiting striker rotation. For Odense, any absence for Ouédraogo or Therkildsen would weaken the screening and wide cover needed to manage Midtjylland’s wing-back overloads.

Form (last 5)

OdenseLeague position #8 · 8 ptsD L W
FC MidtjyllandLeague position #2 · 18 ptsW D W

Odense vs FC Midtjylland stats

OdenseFC Midtjylland
Played88
Goals scored716
Goals conceded138
Clean sheets12

Last meetings

  • 2026-07-17FC Midtjylland 4-1 Odense
  • 2026-02-15Odense 1-4 FC Midtjylland
  • 2025-07-20FC Midtjylland 3-3 Odense
  • 2023-10-23Odense 1-2 FC Midtjylland
  • 2023-09-24FC Midtjylland 2-1 Odense
  • 2023-06-03FC Midtjylland 4-2 Odense

Unavailable players

Odense

W. Martin, J. Niemiec, I. Ouedraogo, P. Therkildsen

FC Midtjylland

O. Diao, M. Gogorza, Hong Hyun-Seok, Junior Brumado, M. B. Sorensen

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