UEFA Cup Qualifier - Midtjylland on verge of upsetting Man U

The second leg of the second qualifying round of the UEFA Cup gets underway this week and soccer betting lines are currently available at BetUS Sportsbook. Two qualifying rounds and the first round proper open the UEFA Cup competition, at which point 40 clubs (from 64) advance to the group stage (October 23 to December 18, 2008).

With advancement on the line, Manchester United enters the second leg in danger of being upset in a big way. Danish side Midtjylland beat the stoic English club on home patch in Manchester City Stadium. Their second meeting in as many weeks is a must win situation for Champions League champions Man U. Can they salvage their UEFA Cup campaign?

Here is a look at the exciting matchup of Manchester United vs. Midtjylland -- both competing for International Soccer glory, complete with a soccer betting analysis, soccer wagering verdicts and soccer free picks.

Soccer Betting Line:

Midtjylland +½ Ev +280 2½ O +115 U -135 Draw +250

Manchester City -½ -120 -125 2½ O +115 U -135 Draw +250

Soccer Betting Analysis: Manchester United lost the first leg 0:1. I do not think I need to stress what a shocking result that was particularly as they lost the match at home. Now they head to the home of the Danish side Midtjylland but despite their first leg loss they are still enter as the favourites at -125.

Midtjylland (+280) produced the biggest surprise of the UEFA Cup qualifiers when they beat a tough English side on their home patch in England. Although the Danish side has seen a lot of improvement over the last few years, and are performing well in their domestic league, few would have expected them to pull off the victory against Champions League champions Man U. However, with domestic success achieved the Danish team is setting its sights on conquering Europe.

Manchester United FC (-125) In spite of the one goal deficit Manchester United is favoured for the win. But they will have to find a way to score at least two goals to win this matchup. Manchester United has had a bit of a rough time of late but finally seems to be pulling out of the period of crisis that has plagued them. They defeated West Ham 3:0 this weekend so that should be a big boost for them. Against the Danish side, they dominated the first half, but missed opportunities saw them unable to score. As the disappointment of losing at home was palpable, they will be bent on redemption in the second leg.

Soccer Betting Verdict: Midtjylland is on the verge of orchestrating one of the biggest upsets of this round. The victory in the first leg allows for several options in the second leg as they can sit back and wait for Manchester United to take the initiative. On the home front, the Danes are at the top of their table and enter the second leg on a wave of confidence. Manchester United finds themselves in a must win situation. Their recent triumph in domestic competition should give them confidence on the pitch tomorrow but they will be playing against a partisan crowd as well as a strong Danish side. They will have to attack from the get go, create chances and find the back of the net.