A place in the playoff round of the UEFA Champions League will be at stake when Copenhagen and Malmo draw swords at Parken Stadium on Tuesday, 12 August 2025.
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Copenhagen vs Malmo predictions: A low-scoring affair
Key stats
- Four consecutive clashes between Copenhagen and Malmo have gone below the 2.5-goal line.
- Fewer than three goals were scored in five of Copenhagen's last six games.
- The first leg of this tie was goalless.
Correct score prediction: Copenhagen 1-0 Malmo
Despite having the home advantage in the first leg of this tie, Malmo failed to register a single shot on target, and they also had no corners, as opposed to Copenhagen's seven.
Things will likely be more difficult for the Allsvenskan champions on the road, and given that Copenhagen won four of their last five competitive home games, we are leaning toward the hosts for the win.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Copenhagen are bookies’ favourites
- HOME: 8/13 (1.62) – 61.9%
- DRAW: 14/5 (3.80) – 26.3%
- AWAY: 9/2 (5.50) – 18.2%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Ahead of this encounter, Copenhagen are the expected winners at 8/13 (1.62). Teams with these odds generally have a 61.9% probability of winning.
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It is also worth mentioning that BTTS – No occurred in three of the last four encounters between these sides. On that note, BTTS – No has an appealing look at 17/20 (1.85). That one has a 54.1% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: An even contest
There have been four encounters between Copenhagen and Malmo in the last two decades. In those meetings, both teams have a win apiece with two draws between them.
UEFA Champions League Qualifying 05/08/25
Malmo FF
FC Copenhagen
UEFA Europa League 12/12/19
FC Copenhagen
Malmo FF
UEFA Europa League 03/10/19
Malmo FF
FC Copenhagen
Club Friendly List 05/02/16
FC Copenhagen
Malmo FF
Copenhagen preview: Looking to get back to winning ways
The Danish champions left Malmo last week with mixed emotions after the contest ended goalless and will now count on their home advantage to help steer them into the playoffs.
With the second leg in mind, Jacob Neestrup made five key changes to the side that started the game at Malmo as Copenhagen took on AGF last Friday in their fourth league game of the season.
With most of the squad fresh for this encounter, Copenhagen can be confident of a victory at home despite entering the skirmish with their 18-match unbeaten run squashed by AGF.
Andreas Cornelius, Jordan Larsson and Mohamed Elyounoussi are expected to have spots in the starting XI on Tuesday.
Predicted lineup: Kotarski (GK), Lopez, Hatzidiakos, Pereira, Huescas, Delaney, Lerager, Achouri, Elyounoussi, Larsson & Cornelius.
Denmark Superligaen 11/05/25
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Midtjylland
1
FC Copenhagen
1
Denmark Cup 08/05/25
W
Viborg
0
FC Copenhagen
1
Denmark Superligaen 04/05/25
W
Brondby
0
FC Copenhagen
3
Denmark Cup 01/05/25
W
Viborg
0
FC Copenhagen
1
Denmark Superligaen 27/04/25
W
AGF Aarhus
1
FC Copenhagen
3
Malmo preview: No new absentees
Malmo are not having a great season by their own league standards, and with losing to leaders Mjallby on Saturday, it becomes clear that defending the title has become even tougher to achieve.
Nonetheless, they will put their domestic woes aside and try to give it their all for this clash, with a UEFA Champions League spot at stake.
Coach Henrik Rydstrom made two changes to the starting XI from last midweek as his side faced Mjallby. He is expected to put together his best men for this encounter.
Predicted lineup: Olsen (GK), Rosler, Jansson, Duric, Larsen, Johnsen, Rosengren, Busanello, Berg, Bolin & Ali.
Sweden Allsvenskan 11/05/25
W
Degerfors
1
Malmo FF
4
Sweden Allsvenskan 05/05/25
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Brommapojkarna
2
Malmo FF
1
Sweden Allsvenskan 29/04/25
W
Osters IF
0
Malmo FF
2
Sweden Allsvenskan 23/04/25
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Hammarby
2
Malmo FF
0
Sweden Allsvenskan 18/04/25
D
Sirius
1
Malmo FF
1
Player to watch: Magnus Mattsson
Magnus Mattsson got back to scoring ways in Copenhagen's 3-2 home defeat against AGF last weekend. The former NEC Nijmegen midfielder has been in sensational form with five direct goal involvements in his last six appearances. He will be called upon to provide goals on Tuesday evening.