Swedish side, Malmo will clash with Serbian outfit, Crvena Zvezda in a crucial round seven Europa League fixture at Eleda Stadium on Thursday.
The hosts have been dismal in the league phase, claiming only one point in their last six matches in the competition, while the visiting team still have hopes of progressing as they are currently 17th in the standings.
You can have a look at our free Malmo vs Crvena Zvezda Europa League predictions and betting tips below.
Contents
- 1 Malmo vs Crvena Zvezda predictions: The hosts have been below par
- 2 Most recent H2Hs: First meeting between the pair
- 3 Malmo preview: The hosts are seeking their first win in three competitive fixtures
- 4 Crvena Zvezda preview: The visitors are in search of their fifth win in six fixtures
- 5 Player to Watch: Lasse Berg Johnsen
Malmo vs Crvena Zvezda predictions: The hosts have been below par
Key stats
- Malmo have won only two of their last five (L3).
- The hosts have only kept one clean sheet in their last five outings, conceding seven goals in that run.
- The visitors have won four of their last five matches (L1).
- The Serbian outfit scored 13 in their last five matches, and they conceded four in that run.
Correct score prediction: Malmo 1-2 Crvena Zvezda
Malmo are not enjoying the best of times, considering their sixth-placed finish in the domestic league in 2025. Similarly, their Europa League campaign has been nothing short of disappointing, after only a solitary point gained in six matches. Meanwhile, the visitors are on the other side of the divide, with some impressive performances in recent times.
Being one of the three teams at the foot of the table, Malmo's chances of progress could be said to over matchematicaly, but they will not go down with a fight. However, Crvena Zvezda are the stronger side, and we believe that they will earn a narrow 2-1 win.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The away side are favourites
- HOME: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- DRAW: 27/10 (3.70) – 27.8%
- AWAY: 1/1 (2.00) – 50.0%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Considering the form of the two teams in question, the bookies have unanimously installed Crvena Cvezda as the favourites ahead of this encounter on Thursday. Their price to win on Thursday is an attractive 1/1 (2.00), which implies a 50.0% of recording success.
Malmo enters this fixture as the underdog, and that is not surprising considering their underwhelming form. Anyone who feels strongly about their chances of winning can back them at 12/5 (3.40), which means they only have a 29.4% chance to emerge victorious, while a draw is set at 27/10 (3.70).
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Most recent H2Hs: First meeting between the pair
The two sides have never met before, as Thursday will be their first contest in their respective histories.
Malmo preview: The hosts are seeking their first win in three competitive fixtures
Malmo have not played much football since the end of the 2025 Allsvenskan, aside from the two Europa League fixtures against Nottingham Forest (3-0) and FC Porto (2-1) respectively.
The home side will be playing for pride on Thursday, but they have to do that without the trio of Ali Taha, Antonio Palac and Ricardo Friedrich, all of whom are out of contention at the moment.
For confidence, the hosts can draw some from their 1-0 win over Sparta Prague in a recent friendly fixture.
Predicted lineup: Olsen (GK), Lundbergh, Stryga, Jansson, Rosler, Busanello, Soumah, Johnsen, Busuladzic, Skogmar, Haksabanovic
Last five matches
- Malmo 1-0 Sparta Pague
- FC Porto 2-1 Malmo
- Nottingham 3-0 Malmo
- Malmo 2-1 GAIS
- Malmo 0-1 Panathinaikos
Crvena Zvezda preview: The visitors are in search of their fifth win in six fixtures
Red Star will arrive in Malmo with a fully fit squad, and they will have the luxury of fielding their strongest starting XI for Thursday's contest. The Serbian side will be counting on Aleksandar Katai, who carries their goal threats.
Predicted lineup: Matheus (GK), Seol, Lekovic, Rodrigo, Stankovic, Ivanic, Elsnik, Krunic, Kostov, Bruno Duarte, Aranautovic
Last five matches
- Salzburg 2-0 Crvena Cvezda
- Crvena Cvezda 3-1 Debrecen
- Crvena Cvezda 4-1 Aarau
- Crvena Cvezda 2-0 Mannheim
- Crvena Cvezda 4-0 Mladost
Player to Watch: Lasse Berg Johnsen
Lasse Berg Johnsen has been one of the go-to guys for Malmo in recent fixtures, and the Norwegian midfielder will be eager to help his Swedish team once again.
Lasse Berg Johnsen has been instrumental for Malmo in recent times. Photo: Imago | Credit: Bildbyran