Malmo FF vs Sirius – Match Preview

League leaders Malmo FF are set to host Sirius in an eagerly awaited Allsvenskan Round 16 clash. The match will take place at the Eleda Stadion on Friday, July 27th, with a 15:30 GMT kick-off. Malmo FF tops the table with 38 points from 16 matches. They have a strong goal difference, scoring 44 and conceding only 15. Sirius, in contrast, is in the mid-table with 18 points from 15 games. They have scored 24 goals and conceded 25. Both teams are motivated for a win. Malmo FF aims to strengthen their lead, while Sirius seeks to climb higher in the league. Bookmakers predict a home win, highlighting Malmo FF’s impressive season and the challenge Sirius faces.

Malmo FF – Form

Malmo FF has shown strong form recently, with two wins and one loss in their last three games. They defeated Klaksvik 4:1 on July 23, 2024, in a Champions League Qualification match. Lasse Berg Johnsen scored twice, with Hugo Bolin and Soeren Rieks also netting goals. Before this, they secured a 4:3 win against Sirius in the Allsvenskan. However, they faced a 2:1 defeat against Mjaellby on July 13, contrary to bookmakers’ expectations.

Sirius – Form

Sirius has had varied results in their recent matches. They lost 3-4 to Malmo FF in the Allsvenskan on July 19, 2024. This result was expected by bookmakers. Before this, they achieved a win against GAIS. Yet, they lost to Mjaellby in an away game. These outcomes were in line with bookmaker forecasts.

Malmo FF – Sirius – Head to Head

The last match between Malmo FF and Sirius was a close 4:3 win for Malmo FF on July 19, 2024. In their past 10 meetings, Malmo FF has won 8 times. Sirius has claimed one victory, and one game ended in a draw. Malmo FF has shown clear dominance in these encounters. In the last 5 matches, both teams scored in 3 games. Malmo FF has a scoring streak in the last 17 matches against Sirius. They have won 12 of the last 14 meetings, often with more than 2.5 goals scored.

Malmo FF – Sirius – Standings

The standings show Malmo FF leading the league with 38 points from 16 matches. They have scored 44 goals and conceded 15. Sirius is in 9th place with 18 points from 15 games. The 20-point gap between the teams highlights Malmo FF’s dominance. Sirius is not in the relegation zone but is not challenging the top teams either.

Malmo FF vs Sirius – Top scorers

Isaac Kiese Thelin leads Malmo FF’s attack with 12 goals this season. Erik Botheim has scored 9 goals. Midfielders Sebastian Nanasi and Hugo Bolin have contributed 6 and 5 goals, respectively. Soeren Rieks has added two goals. For Sirius, Yousef Salech has scored 9 times. Noel Milleskog has 5 goals. Midfielder Leo Walta and forward Marcus Lindberg have each scored twice. Defender Henrik Castegren has also scored for Sirius.

Malmo FF vs Sirius – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers favor Malmo FF with odds at 1.22. The odds for a draw are at 6.25, and a Sirius win at 11.00. Malmo’s 10 consecutive home wins and their strong record against Sirius make them favorites. The “halftime-fulltime” bet for Malmo offers odds of 1.667. The “draw-no-bet” option for Malmo is at 1.083. The “double-chance” bet for Malmo to win or draw is at 1.05.

Malmo FF vs Sirius – Over/Under Betting

The “Over 2.5” goals option is at odds of 1.36. This reflects Malmo FF’s scoring ability and their past high-scoring games against Sirius. The “Over 3.5” goals option is at 1.83. The “Under 2.5” goals option is at 3.10, suggesting a game with multiple goals is likely.

Malmo FF vs Sirius – BTTS Betting

The odds for ‘Yes’ in the BTTS market are at 1.70, and ‘No’ at 2.05. Both teams have scored in 5 of their last 6 matches. Malmo FF’s strong defense at home might favor ‘BTTS: No’. However, ‘BTTS: Yes’ could be a good bet, considering past encounters.

Malmo FF vs Sirius – Prediction