Malmo top the Allsvenskan table by six points but second-placed Djurgarden have a game in hand, so the league leaders can't afford to drop any points at home to Norrkoping on Saturday.
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Malmo vs Norrkoping prediction: Will both teams score?
Key Stats
- Both teams have found the back of the net in four of Malmo's last six outings.
- Norrkoping have scored in each of their last six fixtures.
- Over 2.5 goals have been produced in four of the hosts' last six matches.
- Four of the last five meetings between these two clubs have witnessed at least three goals.
Correct score prediction: Malmo 2-1 Norrkoping
While the odds heavily favour a home win we're expecting a close game due to Malmo's busy schedule which saw them make the trip to Greece in midweek. The visitors have conceded more than two goals in any of their last five fixtures and have scored in each of their last six outings.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookmakers expecting a home win
- HOME: 2/7 (1.29) – 77.8%
- DRAW: 6/1 (7.00) – 14.3%
- AWAY: 11/1 (12.00) – 8.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Malmo are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 77.8%, and we can't argue 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: Malmo dominate
Saturday's hosts have won each of their last five meetings with Norrkoping in league and cup, claiming a 5-1 victory when the pair locked horns in March.
Sweden Allsvenskan 30/03/24
IFK Norrkoping
Malmo FF
Sweden Cup 10/03/24
Malmo FF
IFK Norrkoping
Sweden Allsvenskan 29/10/23
IFK Norrkoping
Malmo FF
Sweden Allsvenskan 24/04/23
Malmo FF
IFK Norrkoping
Sweden Allsvenskan 11/09/22
Malmo FF
IFK Norrkoping
Malmo preview: Claimed a narrow win last weekend
Malmo made the trip to Halmstad last weekend where a solitary goal from Sergio Peru proved enough for the Swedish giants to win the game.
Henrik Rydstrom's men followed up that league win with a victory over PAOK in the Champions League qualifiers. The first leg between the two sides ended in a 2-2 draw and heading into the latter stages of the second leg in Greece, Malmo trailed 3-2.
However, two dramatic stoppage-time goals saw the Swedish side come out with a 4-3 win on the night and a 6-5 victory on aggregate.
Predicted lineup: Dahlin (GK), Jansson, Rösler, Busanello, Zätterström, Berg, Peña, Berg Johnsen, Ali, Bolin & Botheim
UEFA Europa League 03/10/24
W
FK Qarabag
1
Malmo FF
2
Sweden Allsvenskan 29/09/24
W
Mju00e4llby AIF
0
Malmo FF
2
UEFA Europa League 26/09/24
L
Rangers
2
Malmo FF
0
Sweden Allsvenskan 22/09/24
W
BK Hacken
0
Malmo FF
4
Sweden Allsvenskan 18/09/24
D
GAIS
0
Malmo FF
0
Norrkoping preview: Unbeaten in last four
Norrkoping made it four wins from their last four league games when they played host to Vasteras last time out.
The first forty-five ended goalless but the visitors took an early lead in the second half. Much like Malmo against PAOK, Norrkoping scored two late goals to snatch victory from the edge of defeat.
That win leaves Norrkoping sitting 11th in the Allsvenskan table on 23 points.
Predicted lineup: Mitov Nilsson (GK), Watson, Eriksson, Salihović, Kalley, Neffati, Traustason, Lushaku, Björk, Prica & Sigurgeirsson
Sweden Allsvenskan 03/10/24
L
Sirius
2
IFK Norrkoping
0
Sweden Allsvenskan 29/09/24
D
Halmstad
0
IFK Norrkoping
0
Sweden Allsvenskan 19/09/24
D
Elfsborg
2
IFK Norrkoping
2
Sweden Allsvenskan 16/09/24
D
Hammarby
1
IFK Norrkoping
1
Sweden Allsvenskan 01/09/24
D
BK Hacken
3
IFK Norrkoping
3
Player to watch – Erik Botheim
Only his teammate Isac Kiese Thelin and Brommapojkarna's Nikola Vasic have scored more goals in the Allsvenkan this season than Erik Botheim.
The 24-year-old Norwegian international has scored nine times in the league this season, playing a key role in Malmo's chase for another league title.
The Malmo striker started the campaign so well but hasn't scored in his last eight appearances
However, the striker's form has dipped of late with just one goal scored in his last ten appearances for club and country but we're backing the former Sassuolo man to put in an impressive performance against Norrkoping this weekend, a team he has already scored against this season.
