IFK Goteborg vs Malmo FF Best odds and tips

The clash between IFK Goteborg and Malmo FF is always one of the biggest games in the Swedish footy calendar and it’s no different this time around with both sides having large and passionate fan bases and a proud history in the top-flight. However, our IFK Goteborg vs Malmo FF prediction is that Malmo FF will like their chances here based on the recent H2H history and their superior form. Six months ago from the sides’ last clash in the Allsvenskan 2024 season (2-1 Malmo FF win), the hosts have slipped down to 9th place with 13 points from ten games compared to the visitors in 5th with 18 points from the same number of games. That suggests that Malmo FF are in better form in the league, which is backed up by the visitors coming into this clash in decent form (W3, D1, L1). Henrik Rydstroem has been the mastermind of Malmo FF’s rise since his appointment in 2022 and his possession-based, patient style of football has become his trademark. They dominate central areas and spring strategic attacks through midfield build-up. For more insight, you can check the IFK Goteborg vs Malmo FF preview as they’ve won two of their five away games this term, averaging 1.40 goals scored and 1.00 goals conceded.

Newly-appointed IFK Goteborg boss Stefan Billborn has a tough job ahead to turn around his side’s poor start to the season and he will have looked at the upcoming clash with Malmo FF as an opportunity to show what he can do in the short time he has had to implement his ideas. The hosts are winless in their three most recent home games (D1, L2) and this IFK Goteborg vs Malmo FF prediction makes it hard to see them winning here. Malmo FF are the bookmakers' favourites at 2.02 and they look a solid bet to come out on top on Sunday, although Goteborg could make it a little closer than many think as they are an attack-minded side that like to counter. In addition, the IFK Goteborg vs Malmo FF odds further highlight Malmo's status as favourites in this encounter.

Max Fenger is the dangerman for the home side this season with six Allsvenskan 2025 goals in ten appearances, but Tobias Heintz has been involved in two of their four goals in their most recent five games and looks a solid anytime goalscorer bet here. Otto Rosengren has been Malmo FF’s playmaker this term with five assists in ten Allsvenskan appearances, and Malmo FF’s goals tally has been helped by Anders Christiansen up front with three goals in eight appearances and he’s a reliable option for anytime goalscorer backers. This IFK Goteborg vs Malmo FF prediction leans towards going for the away win in this clash between two Swedish giants, but Goteborg are more than capable of getting on the scoresheet, so our IFK Goteborg vs Malmo FF betting tips include ‘Both Teams to Score: Yes’ at 1.75 as the main bet here as it still represents value given both sides’ output in front of goal of late.