Nottingham Forest vs FC Midtjylland – Predicted lineup and team news

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·12 March 2026

Nottingham Forest vs FC Midtjylland – Predicted lineup and team news

Nottingham Forest host FC Midtjylland at the City Ground tonight, aiming to secure a first-leg advantage and move closer to their first European quarter-final in three decades.

The Tricky Trees have moved into the Round of 16 following a clinical playoff victory over Fenerbahçe. Manager Vítor Pereira oversees a highly resilient European run. This provides a vital distraction from their Premier League relegation battle.

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Forest currently sit just above the domestic drop zone. However, they boast a strong historical record in European knockout ties. They have won 15 of their 23 previous first legs.

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Vítor Pereira navigates a squad dealing with fresh injury blows. Notably, a calf issue rules out Stefan Ortega. Furthermore, Dan Ndoye and Jair Cunha remain sidelined.

Consequently, the club officially reinstated Matz Sels to the UEFA A list. The Belgian international expects to start between the sticks. Meanwhile, knee injuries continue to rule out Chris Wood, Willy Boly, and Nicolò Savona.

Matz Sels starts in goal. Nikola Milenković and Murillo anchor the central defence ahead of him. In midfield, Ibrahim Sangaré and Elliot Anderson provide a crucial industrial base. This affords Morgan Gibbs-White a free creative role.

Out wide, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Omari Hutchinson push for starting recalls. They look to provide width for Igor Jesus. He boasts seven competition goals this season. Ultimately, Forest remain incredibly wary tonight. Midtjylland previously won at the City Ground this campaign. Therefore, the hosts rely heavily on their record-breaking striker for a clinical edge.