UEFA Europa League: Sturm Graz Seeks Revenge Against FC Midtjylland in Europa

Midtjylland vs Sturm Graz

Sturm Graz looks to avenge their 2022-23 Europa League group stage defeat against FC Midtjylland match scheduled on September 24, 2025, at the MCH Arena in Herning.

“We need to move forward and take lessons from our experiences in the Europa League...”

Sturm Graz is set to face FC Midtjylland in the Europa League, seeking revenge for their 0-2 defeat in the 2022/23 group stage. The Austrian team is determined to make a strong impression this season, with only a few players from the previous match remaining.

Sturm Graz will face FC Midtjylland in Herning on Wednesday evening, with both teams vying for a strong start in the Europa League. The match promises to be an exciting encounter, with both sides looking to outdo each other.

FC Midtjylland's Europa League exit was marked by a tough defeat in the MCH Arena in Herning. Despite their valiant efforts, they narrowly missed out on progressing to the next phase. The group standings saw four teams tied on eight points each, with Feyenoord and FC Midtjylland advancing, while Lazio and Sturm Graz were eliminated.

“We would have been in a really good position if we had won,”said Horvat in an interview with Kleine Zeitung. “In the end, it wasn't enough after a tough game. I think we have to take revenge for this defeat.” These sentiments echo the sentiments of many fans who were left disappointed by the team's performance.

In a similar vein, FC Midtjylland's coach, Mike Tullberg, emphasized the importance of focusing on the upcoming matches. “We need to move forward and take lessons from our experiences in the Europa League,” he stated. Tullberg's pragmatic approach highlights the team's determination to regroup and refocus on their domestic and international matches.

Sturm Graz is set to face FC Midtjylland in the Europa League, riding high on confidence after their impressive 2-0 away win against RB Salzburg on Saturday. This victory propelled them to second place in the Austrian League. Tomi Horvat's outstanding performance earned him a spot as one of the goal scorers.

Team News:

• Tomi Horvat: Expected to start against FC Midtjylland, following his impressive display against RB Salzburg.
• Otar Kiteishvili: Will miss the match as he's currently away in his home country for personal reasons. Horvat is likely to replace him in the lineup.

The match between Sturm Graz and FC Midtjylland is scheduled for September 24, 2025, at the MCH Arena in Herning, Denmark. Kickoff is set for 17:45 WAT. Sturm Graz aims to continue their winning streak and make a strong impression in the Europa League.

Otar Kiteishvili, the Slovenian midfielder, has recently started playing in his preferred position as a number 10. “I like it there because I can play a little higher than number eight and am therefore closer to the goal,” he said. He feels comfortable in both positions, adding, “But I feel good in both positions.” This tactical switch seems to be working in Sturm Graz's favor.

Die @EuropaLeague-Reise beginnt morgen in Dänemark – wir starten gegen den @fcmidtjylland und wollen etwas Zählbares zurück nach Graz bringen!🏁 #sturmgraz #UEL #FCMSTU https://t.co/5WTsPI42nG

— SK Sturm Graz (@SKSturm) September 23, 2025

The Europa League match between FC Midtjylland and Sturm Graz is scheduled to kick off at 17:45 CET (Central European Time) on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, which is equivalent to 16:45 GMT. The match will take place at the MCH Arena in Herning, Denmark.

Given the head-to-head statistics, Sturm Graz seems to have a slight edge, having won two out of three meetings between the two teams. Meanwhile, Midtjylland looks strong in their recent performances, with Franculino leading the charge with eight goals. The predicted lineup for Midtjylland features a 3-5-2 formation, while Sturm Graz is expected to line up in a 4-3-1-2 formation.