Mjallby vs Malmo
, KO: 14:00 Jul 13, 2024, StrandvallenIT is a battle of the top two as Mjallby host leaders Malmo in an Allsvenskan fixture on Monday. Both teams have shown plenty of attacking verve lately and with their defences not particularly solid, goals could be expected here.
Mjallby are coming off a 3-2 victory over Sirius in their previous Allsvenskan fixture. They fought back from a goal down with Herman Johansson netting a brace while Adam Stahl struck the winner deep into added time.
The result means Mjallby continue to stay in touch with leaders Malmo, although they are nine points off the pace Anders Tortenssen’s men are unbeaten in eight of their last 10 matches but have kept just one clean sheet in that run.
Malmo were in rampant mood last time out as they eased to a 5-1 victory over Halmstad. Axel Bolin netted a brace while Erik Botheim, Isaac Kiese Thelin and Anders Christiansen were also on target.
Henrik Rydstrom’s men remain the team to beat in Sweden and they head into Saturday’s clash unbeaten in their last eight matches. However, they are usually unconvincing at the back and are without a clean sheet in four of their last five matches.
How the bookies view it: A cruise for Malmo
Malmo have been installed as overwhelming favourites among the bookies and are priced at 13/20 by Betfred. Mjallby are considered outsiders while Betfred is also offering 13/5 for a draw.
Head to head: Mjallby with recent advantage
While Malmo have the overall edge, Mjalby have claimed the upper hand in recent matches. Saturday’s hosts are unbeaten in four of the last five meetings, claiming three wins in that run, including a 1-0 victory back in August.
Players to watch: Kiese Thelin to deliver the goods
Isaac Kiese Thelin is the leading scorer for Malmo and will be the one to watch on Saturday. The forward has also found the net in his last five matches and is priced at 13/10 by Betfred to maintain his scoring run.
Mjallby also have some attacking quality of their own with Anders Bergstrom scoring five goals this season. The forward has also been on target in two of the last three matches and is priced at 16/5 by Betfred to find the net once again.
Probable line-ups
Mjallby are likely to stick with the team that beat Sirius, with Anders Bergstrom expected to retain his place in attack. Herman Johansson’s brace could see him continue at wingback while Colin Rosler is set to feature at the heart of the defence.
Axel Bolin is pushing for a start after his brace off the bench last time out for Malmo. He should feature in attack alongside Erik Botheim and Isaac Kiese Thelin while Pontus Jansson should start in defence.
Mjallby: Tornqvist, Pettersson, Rosler, Wikstrom, Stahl, Rojkjaer, Gustavsson, Johansson, Jagne, Gustafson, Bergstrom
Malmo: Dahlin, Olsen, Zetterstrom, Jansson, Stryger Larsson, Nanasi, Berg Johnsen, Berg, Bolin, Botheim, Kiese Thelin
Anything else catch the eye?
Mjallby and Malmo saw over 3.5 goals in their previous fixtures and a repeat is priced at 2/1 by Betfred. Over 2.5 goals could also be considered at 4/5 by Betfred, who is also offering 4/5 on both teams to score.
There have been more goals after the break in Mjallby’s last three Allsvenskan matches and a similar pattern is priced at 11/10 by Betfred.
This match between Mjallby and Malmo will be played on Jul 13, 2024 and kick off at 14:00. Check below for our tipsters best Mjallby vs Malmo prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
