Malmö FF vs IFK Norrköping Prediction: An easy win for the hosts

Malmö FF vs IFK Norrköping: Prediction and odds on the Match on 12 July 2025

Malmö will welcome Norrköping to the Eleda Stadion on Saturday, 12 July 2025. The Blue Ones won the last seven games against Norrkoping. Can they continue this run? Below, you will find the team news, possible starting lineup, head-to-head statistics, interesting facts, betting tips, and odds.

Malmö FF: form and statistics

Malmö secured a 3-1 win over Iberia 1999 in their last game at the UEFA Champions League qualification round. They will now return to league action, where they last played a goalless draw against GAIS. The Blue Ones remain unbeaten in 90 minutes of their last five games in all competitions. However, they have managed just two wins in their last five games at home. The Sky Blue sit 5th on the table with 24 points in 15 games, scoring 20 goals and conceding 11.

Malmö FF: Team News and Injury Report

Henrik Rydström will be without at least six players in this game due to injuries. Erik Botheim is ruled out of the season, while the return dates of Anders Christiansen, Johan Dahlin, Stefano Holmquist, Gentian Lajqi, and Robin Olsen are yet to be known. Regardless, the gaffer still has enough players to fit into his 4-4-2 formation. Johan Karlsson and Busanello will play from the side of the defence, and the attacking duo of Oliver Berg and Isaac Kiese Thelin will lead the team.

🔖 Malmö FF possible starting lineup (4-4-2)

Goalkeeper – Melker Ellborg

Defenders – Johan Karlsson, Jens Larsen, Nils Zätterström, Busanello

Midfielders – Taha Abdi Ali, Otto Rosengren, Lasse Berg Johnsen, Hugo Bolin

Attackers – Oliver Berg, Isaac Kiese Thelin

⛔️ Out: Anders Christiansen (inactive), Erik Botheim (leg injury), Johan Dahlin (knee injury), Stefano Holmquist (back injury), Gentian Lajqi (knee injury), Robin Olsen (inactive).

👤 Head coach: Henrik Rydström

IFK Norrkoping: form and statistics

Norrkoping suffered a 1-0 loss to Brommapojkarna to extend their winless run to four straight games. During this period, they played two draws and lost twice. The Comrades have managed just one win in their last eight games. However, they remain unbeaten in their last four games on the road, recording two wins and two losses. The White and Blue sit 12th on the table with 15 points in 14 games, scoring 21 goals and conceding 25.

IFK Norrkoping: Team News and Injury Report

Norrkoping will be without David Mitov Nilsson and Stephen Bolma in this game due to injuries. However, Martin Falk will go with his 4-3-3 formation with Ismet Lushaku, Arnor Ingvi Traustason, and Alexander Fransson operating in the midfield.

🔖 IFK Norrkoping possible starting lineup (4-3-3) 

Goalkeeper – David Andersson

Defenders – Moutaz Neffati, Max Watson, Kojo Peprah Oppong, Kevin Höög Jansson

Midfielders – Ismet Lushaku, Arnor Ingvi Traustason, Alexander Fransson

Attackers — David Moberg Karlsson, Christoffer Nyman, Isak Andri Sigurgeirsson

⛔️Out: David Mitov Nilsson (wrist injury), Stephen Bolma (knee injury).

👤 Head coach: Martin Falk

Malmö FF vs IFK Norrköping: head-to-head statistics

Malmö and Norrköping have met eleven times since 2020. Malmö won seven games, Norrköping won one, and three games ended in draws. The Blue Ones won the last seven games between the two sides. In the last three games, the two sides saw 16 goals in total. 

Malmo FF vs IFK Norrkoping: Betting Tips & Odds

• Malmö have won their last seven head-to-head games against Norrköping. A win for the hosts is available at 1.36 odds on 1xBet;
• The last three games between the two sides saw the BTTS and Over 2.5 goals. This option is available at 1.95 odds on Bet365;
• Norrköping have the joint-third-worst defensive record in the league, conceding 25 goals. You can back the hosts to score at least three goals for 2.09 odds on 1xBet.

Malmö FF vs IFK Norrköping match prediction, 12 July 2025

Malmö have begun to fight for a place in the Champions League, but they have an eye on their domestic battle, which I expect them to win in this game. The hosts have won their last seven head-to-head games against Norrköping. However, I expect both sides to find the back of the net in a high-scoring game.

Our match prediction: Both Teams to Score at a coefficient of 1.70 in the Bet365 bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: Over 3.5 goals for a coefficient of 2.10 in the Betway bookmaker.

Our final betting tip on the match: Malmö to win + Over 2.5 goals for a coefficient of 1.727 in the 1xBet bookmaker.