Midtjylland are in excellent form and comfortably lead the league. They are unbeaten in seven matches, winning five and drawing two. Their clean sheet is particularly noteworthy: they haven't conceded a single goal in their last four games, defeating Silkeborg (4-0) and Odense (4-1), as well as beating Copenhagen (2-1). In the cup, they won 1-0 against Aarhus, demonstrating a pragmatic approach to the tournament.
Aarhus are also playing well and are near the top of the table. They are on a great run: they have won three of their last five matches and lost only one. Their 5-2 thrashing of Viborg stands out. However, in head-to-head encounters with Midtjylland, the visitors have had serious problems converting their chances – they have failed to score in three of their last four head-to-head encounters.
The head-to-head statistics speak for themselves. In the last four head-to-head matches, only five goals have been scored, with three of the games ending 1-0, 0-0, and 1-1. Given the cup nature of the match, where the cost of error is high, the teams will be extremely cautious. Midtjylland already has a minimal lead after the first leg, so they won't be opening up.
