Malmo's quest to qualify for the Champions League continues on Tuesday, when they welcome Danish visitors Copenhagen to Eleda Stadion.
After emerging as 5-1 aggregate winners in the second round of qualifying against RFS, Malmo head into their clash against Copenhagen on a high, though the visitors did comfortably win their second-round tie 3-0 against Drita in July.
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Malmo vs Copenhagen prediction: Attack vs defence
Key Stats
- Malmo have scored at least three goals in five of their seven most recent games.
- Copenhagen head to Eleda Stadion having kept four consecutive clean sheets.
- The hosts have won their last seven games, while the visitors have triumphed in all five of their fixtures in 2025-26.
Correct score prediction: Malmo 1-1 Copenhagen
It is difficult to see Malmo being kept at bay, but it is equally difficult to see Copenhagen conceding many chances, so expect the two sides to play out a tense stalemate.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Copenhagen narrowly backed by the bookmakers
- HOME: 8/5 (2.6) – 38.5%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.4) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 6/4 (2.5) – 40%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Copenhagen are the expected winner of this clash, with a probability of 40%, but the bookmakers also give Malmo a strong chance of at least avoiding defeat.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Copenhagen ahead
The two sides have not often faced off against each other, but Copenhagen certainly have the upper hand, having won one and drawn one of their two competitive encounters, both of which came in the group stage of the Europa League in 2019-20.
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
Malmo preview: Outstanding form
Malmo are third in the Swedish top flight, but they come into the third round of qualifying having won seven consecutive games in all competitions, with their most recent win a 1-0 victory against RFS on July 30 in the second leg of the second round of qualifying.
Centre-back Pontus Jansson can be expected to play in the heart of defence alongside Andrej Duric given the pair performed so well last time out.
Predicted lineup: Olsen (GK), Rosler, Jansson, Duric, Busanello, Larsen, Rosengren, Berg, Bolin, Haksabanovic & 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
Copenhagen preview: Elite away from home
Copenhagen have managed to win their past seven competitive fixtures on the road, and they have also won all five of their games of 2025-26, including when they beat Fredericia 2-0 on August 1.
Copenhagen striker Andreas Cornelius will hope that attackers Mohamed Elyounoussi and Elias Achouri can supply him with the chances he needs to score on Tuesday.
Predicted lineup: Kotarski (GK), Pereira, Hatzidiakos, Garananga, Huescas, Lerager, Delaney, Meling, Elyounoussi, Achouri & Cornelius
Denmark Superligaen 11/05/25
D
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
Player to watch: Sead Haksabanovic
If Malmo are to threaten Copenhagen's strong defence, they will need forward Sead Haksabanovic to play well.
The attacker has scored in three of his past four games, including in both games against RFS, and he will be full of confidence on Tuesday.