Malmo vs Halmstad
, KO: 15:30 Jul 7, 2024, Eleanor Stadion
MALMO will be looking to strengthen their lead at the top of the standings as they welcome Halmstad to Eleda Stadion for an Allsvenskan fixture. Malmo have been almost unstoppable at home and should ease past Halmstad on Sunday.
Malmo are the team to beat in Sweden this season as they sit seven points clear at the top of the standings. They are unbeaten in their last seven matches across all competitions but were held to a 2-2 draw by Brommapojkarna in their previous Allsvenskan fixture.
One of the key aspects of Malmo’s fine campaign so far is their home form as they have won all six of their Allsvenskan matches at Eleda Stadion this season. That record has been driven by a solid backline as Henrik Rydstrom’s men have kept five clean sheets in that run.
In contrast to Malmo’s fine showings, things have not been as smooth for Halmstad this season. Magnus Haglund’s men have picked up just two wins from their last seven matches across all competitions but they claimed a 4-0 victory over GAIS in their previous Allsvenskan fixture.
Among the problems for Halmstad this season is a poor record on their travels. They have lost their three away matches, failing to score in the last two in that run.
How the bookies view: Easy ride for Malmo
Malmo have been installed as overwhelming favourites among the bookies and are priced at 1/8 by Betfred to claim the win. An unlikely victory for Halmstad is valued at 12/1 while Betfred is also offering odds of 6/1 for a draw.
Head to head: Malmo dominance
Malmo have a 31-9 advantage with 11 draws from 51 previous matches against Halmstad. They have also won the last three fixtures, including a 4-0 victory in the last meeting back in March.
Players to watch: Malmo’s double threat
Malmo are among the leading scorers in the Allsvenskan this season thanks to prolific duo Isaac Kiese Thelin and Erik Botheim. Both men have scored 10 and eight goals respectively and can ensure the hosts produce over 1.5 goals at 1/5 with Betfred.
Aside from their prolific attack, Malmo have also been solid at the back, keeping clean sheets in five of their last six home matches. Elison Makolli and Derek Cornelius often partner at centre-back and can lead the hosts to another clean sheet at 5/6 with Betfred.
Probable line-ups
Erik Botheim and Isaac Kiese Thelin were both on target in Malmo’s last meeting with Halmstad and should continue in attack on Sunday. Derek Cornelius and Elison Makolli should also continue their partnership in defence.
Halmstad are likely to stick with the team that won 4-0 against GAIS last time out with Naeem Mohammed leading the line once again. Amir Al Ammari should also continue in midfield after getting on the score sheet last time out.
Malmo: Dahlin, Stryger Larsson, Makolli, Cornelius, Gabriel Busanello, Pena, Berg Johnsen, Nanasi, Bolin, Botheim, Kiese Thelin
Halmstad: Erlandsson, Vinicius Nogueira, Baffle, Wallentin, Ofosu-Ayeh, Villiam Granath, Al Ammari, Svedberg, Eyjolfsson, Ingasson, Mohammed
Anything else catch the eye?
Malmo have won to nil in their last three matches against Halmstad and could be set for a repeat at 10/11 with Betfred. Having scored four times in the win in March, a -2 handicap could be considered at 6/5 with Betfred.
With Malmo expected to be dominant on Sunday, they could be backed to win both halves at 21/20 by Betfred.
This match between Malmo and Halmstad will be played on Jul 7, 2024 and kick off at 15:30. Check below for our tipsters best Malmo vs Halmstad prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
