GAIS and Malmo will battle for three points in a Swedish Allsvenskan matchday 24 fixture on Wednesday (September 18th). The hosts will be looking to build on the 3-2 away victory they registered against Vasteras over the weekend.
They went into the break three goals up courtesy of goals from Gustav Lundgren, Axel Henriksson and Alexander Holmstrom. Abdelrahman Boudah and Viktor Granath reduced the deficit to one goal in the second half but their side were ultimately unable to complete a comeback.
Malmo, meanwhile, had to settle for a share of the spoils in a goalless draw away to AIK.
Despite the stalemate, The Blue Ones remained at the summit of the standings, having garnered 49 points from 22 games. GAIS are sixth with 36 points to their name.
GAIS vs Malmo Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Malmo have nine wins from the last 17 head-to-head games. GAIS have been victorious twice while six games have ended in draws.
- Their most recent clash came in May 2024 when Malmo claimed a 1-0 home win in the reverse fixture.
- Four of Malmo's last five games across competitions have seen at least one side fail to find the back of the net.
- GAIS are unbeaten in their last five competitive games (three wins).
- Malmo have won just one of their last six away games across all competitions in regulation time (two losses).
- GAIS have the second-best defensive home record in the league with 10 goals conceded in 11 games in front of their fans.
- Four of the last six head-to-head games to produce a winner have been decided by a one-goal margin.
GAIS vs Malmo Prediction
GAIS are currently flying high and are just three points off the European places. The Green-Black will be aiming to keep their five-game unbeaten run across competitions going and will be facing an out-of-sorts Malmo.
Malmo, for their part, have struggled in recent weeks. Henrik Rydstrom's side are winless in their last five competitive games, drawing and losing two games apiece in this run. However, Wednesday's visitors are unbeaten in their last four league games and still hold a nine-point advantage at the summit.
We are backing the visitors to claim a narrow victory in addition to a clean sheet.
Prediction: GAIS 0-1 Malmo
GAIS vs Malmo Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Malmo to win
Tip 2 - Both teams to score: No
Tip 3 - Under 2.5 goals