"Forest are competing in European football for the first time in more than 30 years, but they were unable to secure automatic qualification for the last 16. The Tricky Trees finished 13th in the League Phase after recording four wins, two draws and two defeats across their eight matches."
"Forest produced an impressive display across the two legs. A surprise 3-0 victory away from home in the first leg put them firmly in control before a 2-1 defeat in the return fixture still saw them progress 4-2 on aggregate."
"Midtjylland have been one of the surprise teams of this season's Europa League. The Danish side finished third in the 36-team League Phase table after collecting 19 points from their eight matches to secure automatic qualification for the last 16."
Nottingham Forest host FC Midtjylland in the Europa League last-16 first leg at the City Ground on Thursday. Forest are competing in European football for the first time in over 30 years and recently overcame Fenerbahce in a playoff tie with a 4-2 aggregate victory. However, their form has deteriorated with a four-match winless run across all competitions, leaving them hovering just above the Premier League relegation zone. Midtjylland have emerged as surprise performers, finishing third in the League Phase with 19 points and securing automatic qualification. The Danish club previously defeated Forest 3-2 at home during the group stage.
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