An interesting fixture is on the cards as Iberia and Malmo draw swords at Mikheil Meskhi Stadium in the first qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, 8 July 2025.
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Iberia vs Malmo predictions: A card fest
Key stats
- There were at least five cards in four of Malmo’s last five matches.
- Six of Iberia's last eight games featured goals at both ends.
- Iberia and Malmo will meet for the first time this week.
Correct score prediction: Iberia 1-3 Malmo
After stringing together a 14-match unbeaten run across all competitions, Iberia have lost back-to-back games in the Georgian Super Cup.
The hosts have never qualified for the group phase of any European competition since their first attempt during the 2019/20 season. They are up against a Malmo side with a rich history in this competition.
Considering the difference in quality between these sides, Malmo should be able to manage a fairly comfortable win.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Malmo are overwhelming favourites
- HOME: 5/1 (6.00) – 16.7%
- DRAW: 3/1 (4.00) – 25%
- AWAY: 8/15 (1.53) – 65.2%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Although Iberia have reached the third qualifying round of the Europa League and Conference League in the past, their best outing in the Champions League was a second qualifying round appearance six years ago.
On the other hand, Malmo were finalists in this competition in 1978/79. They qualified for the group phase of a UEFA competition as recently as last season.
Ahead of this skirmish, Malmo are the expected winners at 8/15 (1.53). Teams with these odds generally have a 65.2% probability of winning.
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We have also established that both teams were on the scoresheet in six of Iberia's last eight matches. On that note, BTTS – Yes has an appealing look at 23/20 (2.15). That one has a 46.5% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: First encounter
Iberia and Malmo will meet for the first time on Tuesday. Interestingly, this will be Iberia's first clash with a Swedish side, and Malmo’s first encounter with a Georgian outfit.
Iberia preview: A clean bill of health
It was a back-to-back heartbreak for Iberia, who, after losing 3-1 to Dila Gori in the semifinals of the Georgian Super Cup, also lost the 3rd place match on penalties to Torpedo Kutaisi following a goalless draw in regulation time and extra time.
Despite Iberia’s recent cup losses, the reigning league champions are yet to lose a game in the Georgian top flight this campaign, registering 13 wins and five draws after 18 games played.
With no reported injuries, Levan Korghalidze’s side have a full-strength squad to fight for a place in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League.
Predicted lineup: Makaridze (GK), Jgerenaia, Gelashvili, Agyakwa, Tabatadze, Mamageishvili, Kardava, Klas, Silagadze, Rusevic & Khorkheli.
Georgia Super Cup 01/07/25
L
Torpedo Kutaisi
0 (3)
FC Iberia 1999
0 (2)
Georgia Super Cup 26/06/25
L
Dila Gori
3
FC Iberia 1999
1
Georgia Erovnuli Liga 29/05/25
W
FC Gagra
1
FC Iberia 1999
3
Georgia Erovnuli Liga 25/05/25
D
FC Gareji
1
FC Iberia 1999
1
Georgia Erovnuli Liga 20/05/25
W
Dinamo Tbilisi
0
FC Iberia 1999
1
Malmo preview: Looking their fortunes
While things are not going swimmingly for Malmo in the Allsvenskan this season, as they are 10 points behind league leaders Mjallby, attention will shift this midweek to the first round of the UEFA Champions League qualifiers.
Since their return to action after the summer break, the Swedish champions have recorded back-to-back 1-1 draws against Mjallby and GAIS respectively, and will look to open their qualifying campaign with a win on the road.
Interestingly, Malmo reached the playoff round of the Champions League last season but were eliminated by Sparta Prague.
Predicted lineup: Ellborg (GK), Busanello, Zatterstrom, Larsen, Karlsson, Berg, Rosengren, Johnsen, Bolin, Thelin & Ali.
Sweden Allsvenskan 11/05/25
W
Degerfors
1
Malmo FF
4
Sweden Allsvenskan 05/05/25
L
Brommapojkarna
2
Malmo FF
1
Sweden Allsvenskan 29/04/25
W
Osters IF
0
Malmo FF
2
Sweden Allsvenskan 23/04/25
L
Hammarby
2
Malmo FF
0
Sweden Allsvenskan 18/04/25
D
Sirius
1
Malmo FF
1
Player to watch: Iuri Tabatadze
Iuri Tabatadze has put in some impressive performances in recent months, scoring five times and providing an assist in his last seven appearances for Iberia. The 25-year-old has scored in back-to-back games and will look to extend that run to three matches.