Nottingham Forest vs FC Midtjylland – Expected Lineup

Published On: March 12, 2026

Nottingham Forest vs FC Midtjylland – Expected Lineup

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Nottingham Forest will play against FC Midtjylland tonight at the City Ground, looking to gain an advantage in the first leg and get closer to their first European quarter-final in 30 years.

After a strong playoff win over Fenerbahçe, Forest has reached the Round of 16. Manager Vítor Pereira is leading the team on a solid European journey, providing some relief from their fight against relegation in the Premier League.

Currently, Forest is just above the relegation zone, but they have a good track record in European knockout matches, winning 15 of their previous 23 first legs.

Nottingham Forest team news

Pereira is managing a squad facing new injury challenges. Stefan Ortega will miss the match due to a calf issue, and Dan Ndoye and Jair Cunha are also out.

Due to these injuries, Matz Sels has been added back to the UEFA A list and is expected to start as goalkeeper. Chris Wood, Willy Boly, and Nicolò Savona will also miss the match because of knee injuries.

Sels will start in goal, with Nikola Milenković and Murillo forming the central defense. In midfield, Ibrahim Sangaré and Elliot Anderson will provide support, allowing Morgan Gibbs-White to play a more creative role.

On the wings, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Omari Hutchinson are pushing for starting spots to help provide width for Igor Jesus, who has scored seven goals in this competition this season. Forest is cautious, as Midtjylland has previously won at the City Ground this season, making it crucial for the hosts to rely on their leading striker for goals.

Nottingham Forest predicted lineup

Nottingham Forest Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Sels; Aina, Milenković, Murillo, Williams; Sangaré, Anderson; Hutchinson, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Jesus