UEFA Europa Conference League · League Stage - 2 
Two points apart after one game: St. Truiden test Midtjylland's home record
St. Truiden arrive in Herning sixth in the League Stage table after a winning start, two points clear of FC Midtjylland. Thursday's match could give either side a decisive early edge.
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Match facts
Recent form
Last 5 league games, latest on the right
Goals per game
| Scored | Conceded | |
|---|---|---|
| FC Midtjylland | 2.4 | 0.8 |
| St. Truiden | 2.0 | 0.0 |
League position
| Pos | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | St. Truiden | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 16 | FC Midtjylland | 1 | 0 | 1 |
A narrow gap in a crowded table
St. Truiden come to Herning sitting sixth in the League Stage table, with three points from a winning opening game. FC Midtjylland are 16th with a single point from a draw, so the gap between the sides is just two points. In a 36-team league stage, that is little margin, and a result on Thursday could put one side in a far stronger position early in the campaign.
Form and goals
Midtjylland have been the more prolific side. Across their last five matches they have scored 12 goals and conceded four, and they have won both of their home games this season. Their season record reads WWWWD, with an average of 2.5 goals per home game.
St. Truiden have started cautiously but efficiently. Their single match so far brought a win, two goals and a clean sheet, a solid base for a side looking to climb further.
Our prediction
Midtjylland’s home form and attacking output make them the likelier side to take control. Their ability to score regularly against the run of play should give them the edge, while St. Truiden will need to be disciplined to avoid conceding early. Expect a tight, open contest in which the hosts’s greater cutting edge makes the difference.
FC Midtjylland 2-1 St. Truiden