Malmo FF vs IFK Goteborg – Match Preview

On Sunday, October 28th, Malmo FF will host IFK Goteborg at the Eleda Stadion for a crucial Allsvenskan Round 28 match. The game is set to start at 18:10 GMT. Malmo FF leads the table with 58 points, demonstrating their championship potential. IFK Goteborg, in 11th place, aims for a strong finish to surpass their initial expectations. As the season draws to a close, Malmo FF looks to cement their lead. Goteborg, on the other hand, seeks to improve their league standing.

Malmo FF – Form

Malmo FF has had mixed results recently. Their last game on October 24 against Olympiacos in the Europa League ended in a 0:1 loss at home. Before that, they drew 1:1 with Vaesteraas SK in the Allsvenskan, a disappointing result. Another 1:1 draw followed at home against IFK Varnamo. These outcomes have raised concerns about their consistency as they approach their next game.

IFK Goteborg – Form

IFK Goteborg’s recent performances have been varied. Their latest match on October 21st against AIK ended in a 1-0 defeat at home. However, they managed a 2-1 win against IFK Norrköping on October 6th, thanks to goals from Marcus Berg and Tobias Sana. On September 30th, they secured a 3-1 victory over GAIS. Berg, Hosam Aiesh, and Alexander Jallow scored the goals.

Malmo FF – IFK Goteborg – Head to Head

The last encounter between Malmo FF and IFK Goteborg was on May 13, 2024. Malmo FF won 3-0 in the Allsvenskan. In their past 10 meetings, Malmo FF has won 6 times, IFK Goteborg 3 times, with one draw. The last five matches saw both teams scoring in two games. Malmo FF has scored in 28 of their last 30 matches against Goteborg. In 6 of the last 7 matches, there were fewer than 3.5 goals, indicating tight contests.

Malmo FF – IFK Goteborg – Standings

As Round 28 approaches, Malmo FF leads the Allsvenskan with 58 points from 27 matches. They have scored 61 goals and conceded 21. IFK Goteborg is in 11th place with 30 points. They have scored 31 goals and conceded 39. The 28-point gap between the teams highlights Malmo FF’s dominance.

Malmo FF vs IFK Goteborg – Top scorers

Isaac Kiese Thelin leads Malmo FF’s attack with 15 goals. Erik Botheim has added 12 goals. Midfielders Hugo Bolin and Anders Christiansen have scored 8 and 5 goals, respectively. Soeren Rieks has contributed 3 goals. For IFK Goteborg, Paulos Abraham is the top scorer with 7 goals. Gustaf Norlin has scored 4 goals. Ramon-Pascal Lundqvist and Laurs Skjellerup have each scored 3 goals. Defender Thomas Santos has also scored 2 goals.

Malmo FF vs IFK Goteborg – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers favor Malmo FF with odds of 1.48 for a win. A draw is at 4.33, and an IFK Goteborg win at 6.00. Malmo’s strong record and Goteborg’s challenges suggest Malmo is likely to win. The “halftime-fulltime” market offers odds of 2.00 for Malmo leading at half-time and winning at full-time. “Draw-no-bet” for Malmo is at 1.18. The “double-chance” option for 1x is at 1.13.

Malmo FF vs IFK Goteborg – Over/Under Betting

The Over/Under market suggests fewer than 3.5 goals, with 6 of the last 7 meetings falling under this mark. Malmo FF’s 61 goals and IFK Goteborg’s 31 goals this season suggest potential for a high-scoring game. Yet, their defensive records might favor “Under 2.5” goals at odds of 2.15. The “Under 3.5” at 1.444 could be a safer bet.

Malmo FF vs IFK Goteborg – BTTS Betting

The BTTS market offers odds of 1.80 for “Yes” and 1.95 for “No.” In their last 10 encounters, both teams scored in 3 matches. Malmo FF’s and IFK Goteborg’s recent forms suggest “BTTS: Yes” at 1.80 is a likely outcome.

Malmo FF vs IFK Goteborg – Prediction