* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
Malmo vs Varberg: Top Two Predictions
Malmo have slipped down to 5th in the Allsvenskan table in recent weeks but a win this weekend could take them back into the top three, providing results elsewhere go in their favour. Bottom half of the table Varberg provide the opposition on Saturday but the visitors have lost their last two away games and look set to struggle in Malmo.
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Malmo & Over 2.5 Goals
Malmo won this very fixture last season 3-2 and we're backing the hosts to win again on Saturday and for over 2.5 goals to be scored in the process. At least three goals have been scored in three of Malmo's last six matches and the hosts have won three of their last four outings in all competitions. Varberg have lost their last two matches on the road and over 2.5 goals have been scored in each of their last four league games, so you can see why we're backing goals this weekend.
Both Teams to Score
Each of the last five competitive and non-competitive meetings between these two clubs have produced goals at both ends of the pitch, and we're expecting more of the same this weekend. Both teams have also scored in three of Malmo's last five competitive matches as well as in four of Varberg's last five league games, adding further weight to our prediction for Saturday's clash.
All you need to know ahead of Malmo vs Varberg
Last Five - Malmo FF
18/03/23
Europe Friendlies Europe
Osters IF
Malmo FF
2
2
D
12/03/23
Sweden Cup Sweden
Djurgarden
Malmo FF
2 (5)
2 (3)
L
05/03/23
Sweden Cup Sweden
Degerfors
Malmo FF
1
2
W
27/02/23
Sweden Cup Sweden
IFK Lulea
Malmo FF
0
1
W
19/02/23
Sweden Cup Sweden
Sku00f6vde AIK
Malmo FF
0
2
W
Last Five - Varbergs BoIS FC
11/03/23
Europe Friendlies Europe
IFK Varnamo
Varbergs BoIS FC
1
2
W
06/03/23
Sweden Cup Sweden
AIK
Varbergs BoIS FC
3
0
L
26/02/23
Sweden Cup Sweden
Vasteras SK
Varbergs BoIS FC
2
0
L
18/02/23
Sweden Cup Sweden
Ostersunds FK
Varbergs BoIS FC
0
1
W
15/02/23
Europe Friendlies Europe
BK Astrio
Varbergs BoIS FC
0
2
W
A win could see Malmo move back into the top three
Malmo made the trip to Sundsvall on Friday night where despite taking the lead, the evening ended in defeat for the title challengers. Pena's goal for Malmo arrived in the 7th-minute but Sundsvall went in at the break 2-1 up thanks to goals from Damus and Stensson and with no further goals in the second half, the hosts claimed all 3pts.
Malmo Predicted Lineup: Dahlin, Larsson, Nielsen, Knudsen, Chaluš, Rieks, Christiansen, Berget, Peña, Rakip & Birmančević
Varberg looked at their best at home to Varnamo over the weekend, going in at the break 1-0 up thanks to a goal from Alfonsi in the 27th-minute. Simovic doubled the home side's lead in the 53rd-minute after good work from Kunst before Junior wrapped up the points with a third goal 4-minutes from time.
Varberg Predicted Lineup: Andersson, Lindner, Stanisic, Liljenbäck, Le Roux, Boman, Madjed, Alfonsi, Simović, Kunst & Johansson
Team News
Malmo: Isaac Kiese Thelin, Oscar Lewicki and Adi Nalic could miss out this weekend through injury.
Varberg: Hampus Zackrisson has a foot injury that is expected to keep him out of action until September.
Malmo vs Varberg: FAQ
- Who are the favourites to win? – Malmo are the overwhelming favourites to win this weekend.
- What was the score when these two teams last met? – Varberg 1-1 Malmo.
- What time is kick-off? – 14:00 GMT, 15:00 CET.
