FC Midtjylland defeated KuPS Kuopio 4-0 in the first leg of their 2025-26 UEFA Europa League playoff round, held on August 21, 2025. Goals for Midtjylland came from Adam Buksa (15′), Darío Osorio (19′), and Júnior Brumado (80′, 90’+1′)[1].
The second leg is scheduled for August 28, 2025, at Väre Areena, with KuPS hosting Midtjylland. This match will determine who advances to the UEFA Europa League group stage. The current head-to-head record favors Midtjylland with 1 win and no draws or wins for KuPS[2][3].
The expected lineups are released approximately an hour before kickoff, with both clubs expected to field strong squads as this is the crucial qualification final. Pre-match statistics indicate KuPS has not lost in their last 19 matches[2].