Malmo will host Olympiacos in the third round of the Europa League on Thursday, 24 October.
The two teams enter this match in similar forms, but who will emerge victorious? Find that out and more by reading our Malmo vs Olympiacos prediction, but remember to also check our other Europa League predictions.
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Malmo vs Olympiacos prediction: Both teams to score in a draw
Key stats
- We saw both team score in the last game played by Olympiacos.
- Both teams enter this game after drawing twice in a row.
- Both Malmo and Olympiacos have one win and one loss in the first two rounds of the Europa League.
Correct score prediction: Malmo 1-1 Olympiacos
Since both Malmo and Olympiacos enter this match with same number of points in the Europa League and with the same record in their last five games overall, we expect a close contest and likely a draw.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies favouring Olympiacos
- HOME: 19/10 (2.90) – 34.50%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.40%
- AWAY: 13/10 (2.30) – 43.50%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It is clear from these Malmo vs Olympiacos odds that the bookies expect a close game. That being said, the guests are the expected winners by a small margin.
While we were expecting to see these teams priced more evenly, we aren't too surprised that Olympiacos are seen as the favourites since they are a much better team on paper.
In any case, if you liked our predictions for this duel, check our other football betting tips for today.
Most recent H2Hs: Third time to meet on Thursday
Malmo and Olympiacos have met twice before, in the group stages of the 2014/2015 Champions League, with each team notching a win at home. However, neither of them got out of the group, but Olympiacos have finished third and secured a place in the Europa League.
UEFA Champions League 09/12/14
Olympiakos
Malmo FF
UEFA Champions League 01/10/14
Malmo FF
Olympiakos
Malmo preview: Hoping to stay unbeaten for the fifth time in a row
With two wins and two draws in their last four games in all competitions, Malmo have been in good form recently. They are also on their way to clinching a title in the Allsvenskan league where they are at the top of the standings with eight points more than the next team, five rounds before the season's end.
When it comes to team news, Anton Tinnerholm, Oscar Lewicki, and Sead Haksabanovic are on Malmo's injury list at this time.
Predicted lineup: Dahlin (GK), Larsen, Rosler, Jansson, Busanello, Bolin, Johnsen, Berg, Christiansen, Thelin & Botheim
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
Olympiacos preview: Hoping for their first EL points away from home
After losing to Lyon in the first round of the new Europa League season, Olympiacos have done better in their next match at home and secured three points by beating Braga 3-0. The Greek team are undefeated in their last four matches in a row in all competitions and they are currently fourth in their domestic championship, but only two points behind PAOK at the top of the table.
Meanwhile, former Premier League star Willian has to miss this match with an injury.
Predicted lineup: Tzolakis (GK), Costinha, Ntoi, Carmo, Ortega, Hezze, Mouzakitis, Rodinei, Chiquinho, Martins & El Kaabi
Greece Super League 1 11/05/25
W
Panathinaikos
0
Olympiakos
1
Greece Super League 1 04/05/25
W
PAOK Salonika
2
Olympiakos
4
Greece Super League 1 27/04/25
W
AEK Athens
0
Olympiakos
2
Greece Super League 1 13/04/25
W
AEK Athens
0
Olympiakos
1
Greece Super League 1 06/04/25
L
PAOK Salonika
2
Olympiakos
1
Player to watch: Ayoub El Kaabi
With five goals in the Greek league and two in the Europa League, El Kaabi has been on fire at the start of this season, picking up where he left off in the last campaign.
