Malmo v Copenhagen
Malmo

Malmo vs FC Copenhagen

, KO: 18:00 , Eleda Stadium
FC Copenhagen

There's a battle of Scandinavia in the Champions League qualifiers as Swedish kings Malmo take on FC Copenhagen with a place in the play-off round up for grabs.

The Danes are looking to repeat their heroics from two seasons ago when they blazed a trail to the last 16, beating Manchester United and Galatasaray in the group stage before being knocked out by Manchester City.

Copenhagen head to Sweden on a high after winning their first six games this term, including home and away triumphs over Drita in the last round of Champions League qualifying.

But Malmo's form is even better, with wins in their last seven, and they should be a little sharper with their domestic season much further advanced.

The Swedish champions reached the group stage four years ago, beating Rangers and Ludogorets along the way, so they will fancy their chances in this tie.

A good result at home will be key to their hopes and it will be fascinating to see who comes out on top with both teams in such fine form.

How the bookies view it: Danes to bring home the bacon

Even though Malmo have home advantage, it's FC Copenhagen who are the favourites here at 13/10 with BoyleSports. The Swedes are priced at 8/5 and the draw pays 12/5.

Head to head: Malmo by a nose

These sides have faced off just once before and it came in the Europa League six years ago. Copenhagen claimed a 1-1 draw in Sweden but then slumped to a 1-0 loss as Malmo won the return game.

Players to watch: Sead in the groove

Former Celtic winger Sead Haksabanovic has hit scoring form for Malmo, netting four times in his last six outings. He scored home and away against Rigas in the last round of qualifiers and could be worth a punt once player prices land.

Magnus Mattsson is on the penalties for FC Copenhagen so the midfielder could be a good shout for a goal at longer odds. He has already netted three times from the spot this season.

Probable line-ups

Malmo have a few injury issues, with Erik Botheim, Anders Christiansen, Johan Dahlin and Stefano Vecchia set to miss out. FC Copenhagen have doubts over Jonathan Moalem, Junnosuke Suzuki and Oliver Hojer.

Malmo: Olsen, Djuric, Jansson, Rosler, Busanello, Rosengren, Berg, Stryger Larsen, Bolin, Ali, Haksabanovic.

FC Copenhagen: Kotarski, Pereira, Hatzidiakos, Lopez, Zague, Mattsson, Elyounoussi, Larsson, Delaney, Achouri, Moukoko.

Anything else catch the eye?

There's not much between these sides and they're both in excellent for so this has the making of a tight contest. The half-time draw looks a good option at 11/10 with BoyleSports, who also offer evens on most goals coming after the break.

With this being a derby of sorts it could get a bit tasty so try backing a few cards if the bookies get round to pricing up that market. Copenhagen veteran Thomas Delaney will be at the heart of the battle in midfield so is a decent option for a card.

FC Copenhagen have kept clean sheets in five of their six games this season so under 2.5 goals looks good at 20/23 with BoyleSports, while betting against BTTS pays 11/10.

Malmo vs FC Copenhagen Betting Tips & Predictions
Half-time draw
11/10
Boylesports
Most goals second half
Evens
Boylesports
Under 2.5 goals
20/23
Boylesports
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