Malmo will take on Rangers in their UEFA Europa League opener at Stadion on Thursday, 26 September. View our free Malmo vs Rangers predictions below.
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Malmo vs Rangers predictions: Hosts to emerge victorious
Key stats
- Malmo are unbeaten in four previous clashes with Rangers (W3, D1).
- Rangers have no wins in six previous meetings with Swedish teams (D2, L4).
- Four of Malmo’s last five home games went above the 2.5-goal line.
- Three goals were scored on average in Rangers’ last five matches.
Correct score prediction: Malmo 2-1 Rangers
Malmo came out on top the last two times these teams met, and both victories were by a 2-1 scoreline.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Malmo are expected winners
- HOME:11/8 (2.38) – 42.1%
- DRAW:23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
- AWAY:19/10 (2.90) – 34.5%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Malmo have strung up a four-match unbeaten run in which they did not concede a single goal. However, preventing this Rangers side from finding the net is easier said than done. Philippe Clement's troops have scored 12 times in their last five matches, keeping four clean sheets in the process.
Given their home advantage, Malmo are the expected winners at 11/8 (2.38). Teams with these odds generally have a 42.1% probability of winning.
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It is also important to note that both teams were on the scoresheet in each of the last three encounters between these teams. On that note, BTTS – Yes has an appealing look at 3/4 (1.75). That one has a 57.1% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Can Rangers avoid a third consecutive defeat?
The most recent encounters between these teams took place in the qualifying rounds of the UEFA Champions League three years ago, and Malmo won both legs of that tie. The Swedish Allsvenskan side are unbeaten in four previous meetings with Rangers (W3, D1). They also have a solid track record against Scottish teams, with a 6-1-3 win-draw-loss record in 10 matches.
On the other hand, Rangers are still in the hunt for their first win against Swedish opposition. They have no wins in six previous attempts with two draws and four defeats.
UEFA Champions League Qualifying 10/08/21
Rangers
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UEFA Champions League Qualifying 03/08/21
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Malmo preview: Sights set on a five-match unbeaten run
Malmo have a few absentees ahead of this clash, as Sead Haksabanovic (groin), Niklas Moisander (knee), Anton Tinnerholm (groin), Stefano Vecchia (back), and Oscar Lewicki (ACL) are still in the recovery room.
Predicted lineup: Dahlin (GK). Larsen, Jansson, Rosler, Busanello, Johnsen, Pena, Berg, Christiansen, Bolin & Thelin.
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
Rangers preview: No new injury concerns
As for Rangers, Danilo Pereira (knee), Rabbi Matondo (hamstring), and Ridvan Yilmaz (thigh) are still sidelined with injuries and will be unavailable for selection.
Predicted lineup: Butland (GK), Tavernier, Souttar, Propper, Jefte, Sterling, Barron, Lawrence, Cerny, Dessers & Bajrami.
UEFA Europa League 03/10/24
L
Lyon
4
Rangers
1
Scotland Premiership 29/09/24
W
Hibernian
0
Rangers
1
UEFA Europa League 26/09/24
W
Malmo FF
0
Rangers
2
Scotland League Cup 21/09/24
W
Dundee
0
Rangers
3
Scotland Premiership 15/09/24
W
Dundee Utd
0
Rangers
1
Player to watch: Cyriel Dessers
Cyriel Dessers scored a brace in Rangers' 3-0 victory over Dundee last weekend. He has been in sensational form for the visitors, with five goals and two assists in his last five appearances. Rangers will call on Dessers to provide the goals as they aim for their first win against Malmo.
