Malmo will be looking to bounce back from the disappointment of being knocked out of the Champions League qualifiers in midweek when they play host to Djurgarden on Sunday.
Our hosts top the Allsvenskan table ahead of Djurgarden by seven points but the visitors do have a game in hand on the Swedish giants.
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Malmo vs Djurgarden prediction: Home win expected
Key Stats
- Malmo have won three of their last six matches in all competitions.
- Under 2.5 goals have been produced in each of the last four meetings between these two clubs.
- Three of Malmo's last six matches have witnessed fewer than three goals.
- Five of Djurgarden's last six fixtures have produced under 2.5 goals.
Correct score prediction: Malmo 1-0 Djurgarden
Malmo have won their last two games against Djurgarden but only scored one goal in each game and won their last encounter in the Svenska Cupen on penalties. Djurgarden have failed to score in two of their last three meetings with Malmo and the hosts have had an extra couple of days to prepare for Sunday's clash.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Malmo the clear favourite
- HOME: 3/5 (1.60) – 62.5%
- DRAW: 33/10 (4.30) – 23.3%
- AWAY: 5/1 (6.00) – 16.7%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Malmo are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 62.5%, and we agree with the bookmakers on this one,
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Level pegging
With two wins, one draw and two defeats there is nothing to separate Malmo and Djurgarden in their last five encounters in league and cup.
Sweden Cup 01/05/24
Malmo FF
Djurgarden
Sweden Allsvenskan 25/04/24
Djurgarden
Malmo FF
Sweden Allsvenskan 20/08/23
Malmo FF
Djurgarden
Sweden Allsvenskan 17/07/23
Djurgarden
Malmo FF
Sweden Cup 12/03/23
Djurgarden
Malmo FF
Malmo preview: Looking to strengthen their lead
Malmo take a seven-point lead into this weekend's big game at the top of the Allsvenskan table.
However, opponents Djurgarden, who sit second in the table, still have a game in hand on Malmo so a win this weekend could set up a really nervy ending to the season.
Malmo only managed a draw in their last league game away at Kalmar and while a draw wouldn't be a bad result this weekend, we're backing the Swedish giants to claim all three points even without the injured trio of Niklas Moisander, Anton Tinnerholm and Stefano Vecchia.
Predicted lineup: Dahlin (GK), Jansson, Rosler, Busanello, Kiese Thelin, Jorgensen, Berg Johnsen, Rosengren, Bolin, Skogmar & Botheim
Sweden Allsvenskan 01/09/24
W
Djurgarden
0
Malmo FF
4
UEFA Champions League Qualifying 27/08/24
L
Sparta Prague
2
Malmo FF
0
Sweden Allsvenskan 24/08/24
D
Kalmar FF
2
Malmo FF
2
UEFA Champions League Qualifying 21/08/24
L
Sparta Prague
2
Malmo FF
0
Sweden Allsvenskan 17/08/24
W
IFK Norrkoping
1
Malmo FF
2
Djurgarden preview: Can't afford to drop points
Djurgarden will be desperate to beat Malmo this weekend as that would put them four points behind the league leaders with a game in hand.
However, a draw wouldn't be the worst result and considering the fact that Malmo have won the pair's last two encounters, the visitors can't afford a third loss.
Nilsson Säfqvist, Miro Tenho and Albin Ekdal are expected to miss the trip to Malmo on Sunday through injury.
Predicted lineup: Rinne (GK), Danielson, Une Larsson, Therkildsen, Bergh, Radetinac, Eriksson, Stensson, Aslund, Haarala & Priske
Sweden Allsvenskan 01/09/24
L
Malmo FF
4
Djurgarden
0
UEFA Conference League Qualifying 29/08/24
W
NK Maribor
0
Djurgarden
1
Sweden Allsvenskan 25/08/24
W
Sirius
0
Djurgarden
1
UEFA Conference League Qualifying 22/08/24
W
NK Maribor
0
Djurgarden
1
Sweden Allsvenskan 18/08/24
L
AIK
2
Djurgarden
0
Player to watch – Isaac Kiese Thelin
Malmo striker Isaac Kiese Thelin top scores for the Swedish giants this season with 12 Allsvenskan goals.
However, the experienced forward is currently in the midst of a goal drought that goes all the way back nine games with his last goal coming against Sirius in the Allsvenskan.
Malmo need a big performance from their top goalscorer
We're backing Kiese Thelin to come good on Sunday just when his team really needs him against title-rivals Djurgarden.
