HNK Rijeka vs FC Midtjylland Prediction (27.08.2026)

We cannot say that Rijeka has shone with its performance so far in the Conference League. The Croatian team managed to win its matches with minimal results and continue forward, but now it seems to be facing a significantly more serious obstacle. Last week, Rijeka lost its away match to Midtjylland 0:2 and now has to make up for a serious deficit.

The return match will be on Croatian soil, and this still gives Rijeka some hope. However, Midtjylland is in good form, having achieved three wins and one draw in its first four league matches of the new season in Denmark. The team started its European participation in the Europa League, where it was eliminated by Beşiktaş, and then in the Conference League, it overcame Bohemians without much difficulty with two victories.

I would not define away matches as a serious weakness for Midtjylland, and the two-goal advantage allows the Danes to approach the match more calmly and control its development. Rijeka will certainly try to turn things around in front of its home crowd, but I expect Midtjylland to withstand the pressure. A draw seems like a completely reasonable option for this return match.

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