FC Midtjylland begin their second Europa Conference League group stage match on Thursday evening when they host Belgian side St. Truiden at MCH Arena. The Wolves come in off the back of an away win against Viborg in the Superliga, a 1-2 victory with goals from Rasmus Kristensen and Philip Billing. The team currently sits second in the Danish Superliga with 22 points from 10 games, just three points behind leaders FC Copenhagen. They are unbeaten in their last five matches across all competitions, with three wins and two draws in that run, and striker F. Etim has been a key contributor this season with his five league goals.
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The manager has a stable squad to choose from. The starting line-up against Viborg featured N. Bakker, A. Maxsø, O. Diao, M. Bech, R. Kristensen, P. Billing, P. Bravo, K. Wätjen, D. Castillo, F. Etim and S. Iheanacho. Rasmus Kristensen and Philip Billing were the goalscorers in that latest victory, with Billing also providing an assist. The team's strong form is also shown in other recent results, including a 2-1 win over FC Copenhagen and a 4-1 victory against Brondby. Their season's statistics show 19 goals scored and 10 conceded in the league.
St. Truiden arrive in Herning following a mixed start to their Belgian league season. They won against FC Iberia 1999 in the Conference League but have lost two of their last three league matches. Their most recent starting eleven against KV Mechelen was: L. Kokubo, R. Vanwesemael, K. Takai, S. Taniguchi, T. Hata, R. Merlen, A. Sissako, K. Matsuzawa, R. Araki, I. Sebaoui and S. Bazdar.
For FC Midtjylland, it is an opportunity to build on the momentum from a strong autumn campaign. After the meeting with St. Truiden, an important Superliga clash against Lyngby at home awaits on Sunday, October 25. Lyngby are 12th in the table, and it will be a chance to further pursue leaders FC Copenhagen.
