An intriguing clash of styles
Sixth-placed GAIS have 21 points from their 13 Allsvenskan matches – one fewer than fifth-placed Malmo FF, who have also played 13. This GAIS vs Malmo FF prediction looks set to be a tightly contested game as both clubs are in decent form and will fancy their chances of coming out on top on Saturday when two of Sweden’s more exciting clubs face off in an eagerly awaited clash of contrasting styles.
GAIS are one of the most direct and high-energy teams in the division, playing a 3-4-3 system that creates a myriad of attacking options down the wings and plenty of pressing work to get the ball back quickly. Under Fredrik Holmberg, who took over as manager in November 2021, they have evolved into one of the most aggressive teams in the Allsvenskan and will look to unsettle the opposition from the outset.
Malmo FF are much more measured in their approach, preferring to dictate play in the centre of the park and control the tempo of the game with the quality of their passing and movement. The GAIS vs Malmo FF preview further highlights that Henrik Rydstrom's side, who took over in November 2022, are disciplined and organised, but it can take time for them to build up enough pressure to break the opponents down.
GAIS can make it tough for Malmo
Malmo FF are the slight favourites at 2.10 for this match, with GAIS coming in at 3.20 and the draw at 3.60. In terms of GAIS vs Malmo FF odds, that’s a bit surprising considering GAIS are the better placed and in superior form, but it also suggests that the oddsmakers are expecting a close and competitive match.
And that’s what we expect too, with the hosts having notched two impressive away wins recently – a 3-0 success at IFK Norrkoping and a 3-1 victory at BK Hacken. Malmo lost 0-1 away to IFK Gothenburg but claimed a 3-0 win at Hacken in their most recent home fixture.
Holmberg’s men have the firepower to win
Both sides will be desperate to make a statement in this clash and, with the atmosphere likely to be pretty lively, we think there’s value in taking GAIS or draw in the double chance market. Our GAIS vs Malmo FF prediction is that it will be a tight encounter with both teams having their chances.
GAIS have won two and drawn two of their five home games in Allsvenskan 2025, conceding just four goals in their past five for an average of 0.80 goals per game. They have not beaten Malmo FF at home in the Allsvenskan but did hold them to a 0-0 draw in their most recent head-to-head in 2024.
For those interested in GAIS vs Malmo FF betting tips, note that Gustav Lundgren provides the creativity and forward thrust from midfield and has three assists in his last five games, while Ibrahim Diabate is their main goal threat with 10 in 13 Allsvenskan appearances, four of which have come in their most recent nine.
Malmo FF have Isaac Kiese Thelin to provide the main firepower, recently scoring 2 of the team's 5 goals in their last 5 league matches.
