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Analysis of the match between KuPS and Midtjylland
In the first leg in Denmark, Midtjylland deliberately allowed KuPS to control possession. However, their quick counter-attacking approach proved extremely effective. Despite holding the ball only 44% of the time, Thomas Thomasberg’s men created a dominant performance and secured a significant advantage.
The Danish side registered 14 shots compared to just 4 from KuPS, including 8 on target (while KuPS managed only 3). Their direct, fast-paced play also brought 9 efforts inside the box, in contrast to KuPS’s 4.
In the return leg in Finland, Midtjylland are likely to adopt the same strategy to protect their advantage. It is worth noting that they boast an impressive away record with 4 wins and 3 draws from their last 7 trips. In the previous two qualifying rounds of the 2025/26 Europa League, they also remained unbeaten (1 win, 1 draw).
Although KuPS have been flawless at home with 7 consecutive victories across all competitions, Midtjylland still have enough confidence to achieve a favorable result and book their place in Europe’s second-tier tournament.
Therefore, a high-scoring draw – allowing KuPS to salvage pride while enabling Midtjylland to progress – appears to be the most reasonable outcome for this clash.
