- Malmo FF have won three of the last five head-to-heads in Allsvenskan, lost one and drawn one (2-1 at home six months ago).
- Malmo FF are in the best form in the division with three wins, one draw and just one defeat from their last five Allsvenskan matches.
- IFK Goteborg has not won any of their last two home clashes with Malmo FF.
Rydstrom’s rampant Malmo can make a statement
Malmo FF are having another good season in the Allsvenskan and Henrik Rydstrom’s side have been making the most of their chances in the last couple of games to keep themselves in the championship picture. Our IFK Goteborg vs Malmo FF prediction is that Malmo will continue this strong form, as they sit fifth in the table with 18 points from their first 10 games and are still within touching distance of the top two.
Malmo’s last three games have seen them batter Degerfors 4-1 away, draw 2-2 at IFK Vaernamo and then coast past Halmstads BK 3-0 at home. Rydstrom has overseen an evolution in the club’s playing style since he took over as head coach in November 2022 and his commitment to an attacking, high-tempo game has kept them in the title hunt.
Otto Rosengren is the chief playmaker, providing five assists in 10 appearances, but his most recent five have all resulted in goals as Malmo have scored 11 times. Anders Christiansen has three league goals in eight games to give Malmo some bite from midfield and they have been consistent at both ends of the field on the road this term, averaging 1.4 goals scored and only 1 conceded.
Goteborg’s home troubles are clear and present
The IFK Goteborg vs Malmo FF preview reveals that IFK Goteborg have made a pretty poor start to Allsvenskan 2025 and sit 9th in the standings after taking just 13 points from their opening 10 games. They have won just one, drawn one and lost three of their five home fixtures so far this term, so it’s no surprise that Stefan Billborn’s side are not favored to beat Malmo FF on Sunday.
Goteborg’s three most recent results have seen them lose at local rivals Djurgaarden and Oesters IF at Gamla Ullevi, but they did pick up an important morale-boosting win at Degerfors a day ago. Billborn has introduced a more structured approach and defensive discipline to the club since taking over as boss in late June and they are typically set up in a 4-4-2 or 4-2-3-1.
Max Fenger is Goteborg’s main target man with six Allsvenskan goals in ten appearances this season, but Tobias Heintz has been in fine form recently, scoring two of IFK Goteborg's last 4 goals across their past five matches.
Malmo have the edge in this stormöte
This is a classic Allsvenskan stormöte between two great Swedish clubs with contrasting styles of play. This IFK Goteborg vs Malmo FF prediction focuses on how Malmo FF will look to dominate the ball and build up their attacks at a high tempo, while Goteborg are more comfortable sitting in a compact defensive shape and hitting on the counter.
Given the odds and the form table, the IFK Goteborg vs Malmo FF prediction suggests that Malmo FF have to be backed to edge this contest, but we feel Goteborg will be stubborn and can make a real impact on the game at the other end. Therefore, we are taking ‘Both teams to score’ at -133, although Malmo FF are the clear favorites at -103 with IFK Goteborg +255 and the draw at +270. For additional value, check our IFK Goteborg vs Malmo FF betting tips for the best angles on this matchup.
