Midtjylland seek top-four consolidation against struggling Aarhus
Aarhus fight to bridge a four-point gap to the European places while Midtjylland look to cement their continental standing following a successful week on the European stage.
Aarhus enter this clash in 10th place, desperate to kickstart a season that has yielded just three points so far. Their momentum is stalling after successive defeats, including a 1-2 loss at Randers FC and a European exit at the hands of Benfica. Sitting four points adrift of the European spots with 17 games remaining, the pressure is mounting on the hosts to find their first win in six attempts.
FC Midtjylland are enjoying a contrast in fortunes, currently 5th and holding a continental qualification spot. They travel to Aarhus buoyed by a 4-1 away win at Rijeka that secured their progress in the Conference League. Domestically, they remain unbeaten in five matches, most recently drawing 1-1 with Silkeborg following a first-half strike from Kirk.
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Strength rating and xG.
Elo is overall team strength. xG is the goals an average team would score from the same chances.
One strength number built from every result a team has had. Higher means stronger.
FC Midtjylland are the stronger side — 105 rating points clear of Aarhus.
Goals scored and conceded.
Per-game averages this season. Use the buttons to split the goals by venue.
Both teams across every game this season.
AarhusFC MidtjyllandWhole season, home and away combined — Aarhus 9 games, FC Midtjylland 9 games.
AarhusFC MidtjyllandPast meetings.
Their recent form.
Where they sit in the table.
Superliga (Denmark) standings · both teams highlighted in context.
