Kalmar FF vs Malmo FF – Match Preview

An exciting Allsvenskan Round 20 clash is on the horizon. Kalmar FF will welcome league leaders Malmo FF at the Guldfaageln Arena. The match is set for Friday, August 24th, with a 13:00 GMT kick-off. Kalmar FF, currently 15th, are fighting to escape the relegation zone. Meanwhile, Malmo FF aims to continue their dominance at the top. Kalmar FF is looking for a vital win to move up the table. Malmo FF, true to their title-contender status, seeks to strengthen their lead with an away victory.

Kalmar FF – Form

Kalmar FF’s recent performances have raised concerns. They have faced defeats in their last three matches. On August 20th, they played in the Cup against an undisclosed team, with the outcome not revealed. They lost to Vaesteraas SK on August 17th in an away Allsvenskan match. This result was expected by bookmakers. Their challenges persisted against Sirius on August 11th, with another defeat away from home. These results have been in line with bookmakers’ predictions.

Malmo FF – Form

Malmo FF comes into this game with varied recent results. They faced a 2-0 defeat against Sparta Prague at home on August 21st. This was a Champions League Qualification match. Before this, they won 2-1 against IFK Norrkoeping in the Allsvenskan. Their resilience was evident in a 3-3 draw against PAOK Thessaloniki FC. This was an away match in the Champions League Qualification. Bookmakers had predicted all three outcomes correctly.

Kalmar FF – Malmo FF – Head to Head

The last time Kalmar FF and Malmo FF met was on May 24, 2024. Malmo FF secured a decisive 5:0 win in the Allsvenskan. In their past 10 encounters, Kalmar FF has won 3 times, while Malmo FF has won 6 times. This gives Malmo FF a slight advantage in their head-to-head record. In the last five matchups, both teams scored in only one game. This indicates a trend of one-sided results. In 6 of their last 7 meetings, fewer than 1.5 goals were scored. Kalmar FF has found it challenging to win at home, with 8 losses in their last 10 home games against Malmo FF.

Kalmar FF – Malmo FF – Standings

As we approach Round 20 of the Allsvenskan, the standings highlight the differences between Kalmar FF and Malmo FF. Kalmar FF is in a precarious 15th position with 16 points from 19 matches. They have scored 24 goals but conceded 42. Malmo FF leads the table with 44 points from the same number of matches. They have scored 47 goals and conceded only 17. The 28-point gap between the teams emphasizes Malmo’s dominance and Kalmar’s struggles this season.

Kalmar FF vs Malmo FF – Top scorers

Kalmar FF’s attack has been led by Simon Skrabb, who has scored 6 goals. Dino Islamovic follows closely with 5 goals. Jonathan Ring and Kevin Jensen have added 3 and 2 goals, respectively. Melker Hallberg has also contributed a goal. For Malmo FF, Isaac Kiese Thelin has been outstanding with 12 goals. Erik Botheim has added 9 goals. Hugo Bolin has scored 5 goals from midfield. Anders Christiansen and Soeren Rieks have each scored 2 goals, spreading the scoring responsibility across the team.

Kalmar FF vs Malmo FF – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers favor Malmo FF with odds of 1.53 for an away win. Kalmar FF’s odds stand at 5.75 for a home win. The draw is priced at 4.20. Given Kalmar FF’s recent form and Malmo’s strong season performance, the odds favor the visitors. The “halftime-fulltime” market shows Malmo FF leading at both intervals with odds of 2.05. The “draw-no-bet” option for Malmo FF is at 1.20. This offers a refund in case of a draw. The “double-chance” market provides odds of 1.222 for a Malmo win or draw, catering to those looking for safer bets.

Kalmar FF vs Malmo FF – Over/Under Betting

The Over/Under market offers options considering both teams’ recent performances. Kalmar FF has a porous defense, while Malmo FF boasts a strong attack. Despite the history of low-scoring games, “Over 2.5” goals at 1.60 could appeal to those expecting a departure from past trends. “Under 2.5” goals is available at 2.30, for those anticipating a closer match.

Kalmar FF vs Malmo FF – BTTS Betting

The BTTS market is set at 1.70 for ‘Yes’ and 2.05 for ‘No’. Kalmar FF’s recent matches and Malmo FF’s away games suggest a “No” at 2.05 might be the more likely outcome. This is based on Kalmar’s scoring struggles and Malmo’s defensive strength.

Kalmar FF vs Malmo FF – Prediction