- GAIS are unbeaten in 5 Allsvenskan games (W3, D2).
- Malmo FF are slightly better off in the head-to-head with 1 win in 2.
- GAIS have only lost 1 of their 5 home games in Allsvenskan 2025 (W2, D2, L1).
An intriguing clash of styles in Goteborg
GAIS have been on a roll of late and come into this clash with Malmo FF in good form. The hosts have won 3 and drawn 2 of their last 5 Allsvenskan fixtures, and seem to be improving under Fredrik Holmberg, who has been at the helm since November 2021.
GAIS have become one of the most direct and high-tempo teams in the division under Holmberg, with a 3-4-3 system that gets wide players forward quickly and forces the opposition back with their pressing style. The GAIS vs Malmo FF preview highlights that they have been flying recently, with impressive away wins against IFK Norrkoping (3-0) and BK Hacken (3-1).
But according to our GAIS vs Malmo FF prediction, Malmo FF did suffer a 0-1 defeat away to IFK Gothenburg and drew 0-0 at Mjaellby last weekend. Both results came against teams who prefer to keep the ball and play possession soccer – the kind of football Malmo FF will roll out at home on Saturday.
Malmo are the smarter choice
Henrik Rydstrom’s team have won 2, drawn 2 and lost 1 of their last 5 Allsvenskan assignments, and have been less impressive on the road than at home this season (W1, D1, L1). In all competitions, Malmo have conceded 6 goals in 6 away fixtures this term, but they are generally well disciplined and patient in their build-up play.
Malmo have the firepower up front to seriously trouble GAIS, with the powerful Isaac Kiese Thelin providing a targetman option and the clinical Sebastian Joergensen having already scored 5 Allsvenskan goals in 12 appearances this year. Creative Gustav Lundgren also adds an attacking spark to GAIS’s play, having produced 3 assists in their last 5 Allsvenskan matches.
This GAIS vs Malmo FF prediction is further complicated by the fact that GAIS, in contrast, have the 10-goal Ibrahim Diabate leading the Allsvenskan scoring charts for the 2025 season, and 4 of his last 9 league goals have come. The difference in tactics means there’s a good chance this game will be a chess match, with each team trying to impose their style on the opponent.
Both teams are capable of causing an upset
There’s only 1 point separating these two teams in the Allsvenskan going into the matchup, with GAIS 6th on 21 points and Malmo FF 5th on 22 after the same number of games.
The GAIS vs Malmo FF odds have the visitors as slight favorites at +110, but +220 on GAIS looks a lot better here given the form of both clubs.
A double chance bet on GAIS or Draw could also offer value for bettors in the knowledge that this matchup could go either way and this GAIS vs Malmo FF betting tips section should be considered.
GAIS are still seeking their first home victory against Malmo FF, having drawn their latest home clash in 2024.
Our GAIS vs Malmo FF prediction remains finely balanced, but they have a solid home record, however, with 2 wins and 2 draws in 5 fixtures this campaign, conceding only 4 goals (0.80 per game).
