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Malmo and IFK Goteborg trade tackles in a Swedish Allsvenskan matchday 28 clash on Monday. The hosts will look to bounce back from a 1-0 home defeat to Olympiacos in the UEFA Europa League in midweek.
Ayoub Al Kaabi broke the deadlock on the half-hour mark before missing an 83rd-minute penalty that did not prove costly. The Sky Blue now turn their focus back domestically, where their last game was a 1-1 draw at Vasteras.
Goteborg, meanwhile, fell to a 2-1 home defeat at AIK. They went behind to Dino Besirovic's goal on the half-hour mark before Sebastian Ohlsson equalised with two minutes left. However, Benjamin Tidemann scored n the sixth minute of injury time.
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The loss left the Blue-white in 11th spot in the points table with 30 points after 27 games, while Malmo lead the way at the summit with 58 points.
Malmo vs IFK Goteborg Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Malmo have 23 wins from their last 49 head-to-head games with Goteborg, who have been victorious 17 times.
- Their most recent clash in May 2024 saw Malmo claim a 3-0 away win in the reverse fixture.
- Four of their last six head-to-head games have been decided by one-goal margins.
- Five of Malmo's last six games across competitions have produced less than three goals.
- There has been one first-half goal scored in Goteborg's last four league games.
Malmo vs IFK Goteborg Prediction
Malmo are on the cusp of defending their league title. Henrik Rydström's side need one win from their final three league games to be crowned back-to-back champions. They could also be crowned without kicking a ball if second-placed Hammarby fail to beat Sirius on Saturday.
Goteborg, meanwhile, could play the role of spoilers to put the champagne on ice at the Eleda Stadion. They also have motivation of their own other than being party poopers, as just three points separate them from the relegation zone.
However, expect the holders to claim a routine win and clean sheet.
Prediction: Malmo 2-0 Goteborg
Malmo vs IFK Goteborg Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Malmo to win
Tip 2 - Both teams to score: No
Tip 3 - Under 2.5 goals
