- Malmo FF have won the last two meetings, including a 5-2 home win in Svenska Cupen 2023/2024 Malmo FF are in 5th spot in Allsvenskan 2025 with 24 points from 15 games while IFK Norrkoping are 12th with 15 points from 14 games
Malmo FF and IFK Norrkoping to fight for second place
Malmo FF have had a mixed bag of results in the past five games, drawing 0-0 at GAIS and then beating FC Iberia 1999 3-1 away.
Henrik Rydstroem took over in November 2022 and has made his own mark on the club with a possession-based philosophy and tactical flexibility that can go from 4-4-2 to 4-2-3-1 at the drop of a hat.
Norrkoping have been solid but unspectacular so far, with their recent results including a 0-3 defeat at home to GAIS and a 0-1 loss at Brommapojkarna.
Martin Falk took over in January 2025 with the aim of strengthening Norrkoping's organization and sharpness on quick breaks.
Norrkoping adopt a compact, pragmatic, and counter-attacking style—especially on the road—so this Malmo FF vs IFK Norrkoping preview suggests the fixture could start as a cagey game before Malmo’s control and home advantage eventually wears them down.
Back Malmo to win
Malmo FF are the strong favorites here with the Malmo FF vs IFK Norrkoping odds at -227 for a home victory compared to +585 for an upset Norrkoping win, which seems about right given their home record of four wins, two draws and just one loss in Allsvenskan 2025.
Malmo FF have a psychological advantage in this contest, having won the previous two head-to-head matchups, including a 5-2 victory in this venue in the 2023/2024 Svenska Cupen, and Norrkoping have failed to get a result in their last three away meetings.
According to our Malmo FF vs IFK Norrkoping prediction, the hosts should have enough in the tank to take the three points but Norrkoping can’t be ruled out as a threat on the attack.
Anders Christiansen has been a key figure for Malmo FF with three goals in nine Allsvenskan 2025 games while Christoffer Nyman is in blistering form for Norrkoping with seven goals in twelve league games.
Sebastian Joergensen has also been a significant figure for the away side, netting half of Norrkoping’s last four goals.
This Malmo FF vs IFK Norrkoping prediction indicates it’s worth taking a bet on Malmo FF to keep a clean sheet given their superior record and defensive record at Eleda Stadion, where they average 1.71 goals scored and 0.57 conceded this season.
Those looking for Malmo FF vs IFK Norrkoping betting tips should note that Norrkoping are a solid, compact and counter-attacking team, with 10 goals in six Allsvenskan 2025 away games.
