Nordsjælland vs CSKA Sofia prediction, odds and how to watch

AGF claimed a convincing 2-0 victory at Nordsjælland on Sunday, with Emil Rasmussen and substitute Hjalte Boe Rasmussen scoring late to punish a home side that created chances but lacked the ruthlessness to take them.

St. Gallen had the chances, the shots, and the desire to win this one. Nordsjælland had the composure to take it from them, and that is the difference between the two sides right now.

OFI made it back-to-back Europa League wins over CSKA Sofia, grinding out a composed 2-0 victory in Bulgaria despite facing a home side that had more of the ball and more shots on the night. Thiago Nuss and Giannis Theodosoulakis got the goals. CSKA got nothing.

FC Midtjylland came from behind twice to earn a 2-2 draw against Nordsjælland in the Danish Superliga, with Martin Erlić heading home a late equaliser four minutes from time. The thing is, Midtjylland did enough to win this match. They just did not take their chances when it mattered.

FC København beat Nordsjælland 2-0 at home in the Danish Superliga, with goals from Robert and Alex Král settling the contest before half-time. Nordsjælland had the ball but never had the answers.

Lyngby Boldklub have drawn more matches than they have won or lost combined in recent Danish Superliga action. Nordsjælland arrive having won six of their last ten and they will not care about the home crowd.

Nordsjælland arrive at Tynecastle on a five-match winning run in this competition, having conceded just twice. Hearts have not kept a clean sheet in either of their two Conference League matches. Someone has to change their tune on Thursday night.

CSKA Sofia have not conceded a single goal in their two Conference League matches. Monaco have scored seven in two. Something has to give on Thursday evening in Sofia.