MALMO FF VS CRVENA ZVEZDA - EUROPE: EUROPA LEAGUE, LEAGUE STAGE MATCH PREVIEW
EUROPE: EUROPA LEAGUE, LEAGUE STAGE MATCH DETAILS: MALMO FF VS CRVENA ZVEZDA
As Malmo FF prepare to host Crvena Zvezda on January 22, 2026, with kick-off at 18:45, this EUROPE: Europa League, League Stage fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.
MALMO FF PREVIEW IN EUROPE: EUROPA LEAGUE, LEAGUE STAGE
Malmo FF, currently 34th in the standings with 1 points from 6 games, trail the leaders by 14 points. They've earned 1 points from 3 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 draw and 4 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 10 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 2 goals scored.
CRVENA ZVEZDA PREVIEW IN EUROPE: EUROPA LEAGUE, LEAGUE STAGE
Crvena Zvezda, sitting 17th with 10 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 3 points from 3 games this season.
Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR MALMO FF VS CRVENA ZVEZDA
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In their previous league match against Porto, Malmo FF recorded a 1-2 defeat while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Their starting XI featured Olsen, Busanello, Rosler, Jansson, Larsen, Lundbergh, Skogmar, Busuladzic, Berg Johnsen, Soumah, Haksabanovic. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.
Crvena Zvezda's last outing came against Sturm, where they secured a 1-0 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system.
Their starting XI featured Matheus, Tiknizyan, Rodrigao, Veljkovic, Seol, Elsnik, Krunic, Ivanic, Handel, Milson, Arnautovic. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.
Looking ahead, Malmo FF are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Malmo FF and Crvena Zvezda are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR MALMO FF VS CRVENA ZVEZDA
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Malmo FF's fixtures have averaged 2.5 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Crvena Zvezda's games average 2 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 10% of those matches, alongside 7 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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