Värnamo vs Malmö Prediction: Can the visitors break the jinx of goalless draws?

The upcoming match between Värnamo and Malmö at Finnvedsvallen is anticipated to be an intriguing encounter. Historically, these two teams have faced each other in recent matches that ended without any goals being scored. As they meet again on Saturday, June 10, 2023, football enthusiasts can look forward to a competitive and potentially tightly contested game between Värnamo and Malmö. Can the home side get a point here? Previews, possible starting 11, expert tips, and odds are provided below.

IFK Värnamo

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Värnamo's recent form has been concerning, with three losses in their last four games. As a result, they have slipped to 11th place in the table with 12 points from 11 games. Their goal-scoring record have been underwhelming, managing only 9 goals while conceding 13.

Värnamo struggle to find the back of the net has been a source of concern, failing to score in three of their last four games. This lack of attacking prowess could pose a challenge for them as they aim to avoid being dragged into the relegation battle.

Defensively, Värnamo have struggled to keep clean sheets this season, managing only three in 11 games.

Gustav Engvall, with three goals, has been the leading goal scorer for Värnamo so far this season. The team will hope that he can step up and contribute to their offensive efforts in the upcoming match.

Malmö FF

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Malmo will head to the Finnvedsvallen with the intention of solidifying their position as the league leaders. Their recent victory over Degerfors reaffirmed their status as the team to beat in the league.

Currently sitting at the top of the table, Malmo have accumulated an impressive 28 points from 11 games. Their attacking prowess have been remarkable, finding the back of the net 28 times while conceding just 9 goals.

Malmo have dropped points only against second-placed Elfsborg and third-placed Hacken.

In terms of offensive firepower, Malmo are second only to Hacken, who have scored 31 goals so far this season. The trio of Kiese Thelin, Sebastian Nanasi, and Stefano Holmquist has been instrumental in their attacking success, contributing 8, 6, and 5 goals respectively.

With their potent attack and solid defensive record, Malmo enters this fixture with confidence and will look to extend their lead at the top of the table. Their ability to find the back of the net consistently has been a major factor in their impressive campaign so far.

Possible Starting 11

Varnamo - Jonathan Rasheed, Victor Larsson, Victor Eriksson, Emin Grozdanic, Albin Lohikangas, Oscar Johansson, Hampus Näsström, Wenderson, Gustav Engvall, Ajdin Zeljkovic, Albion Ademi.

Malmo FF - Johan Dahlin, Lasse Nielsen, Niklas Moisander, Derek Cornelius, Busanello, Sergio Peña, Sebastian Nanasi, Hugo Larsson, Hugo Bolin, Stefano Vecchia, Taha Abdi Ali.

Expert Betting Tips

The head-to-head record between Varnamo and Malmo indicates that their previous encounters have seen a consistent trend in terms of both the scoreline and the likelihood of both teams scoring.

In the four meetings between the two sides since 2019, Malmo emerged victorious with a 2-0 scoreline on two occasions. The other two matches ended in goalless draws.

Furthermore, a common trend in these matches is the absence of both teams scoring (BTTS-No). Considering the historical H2H record and the trend of BTTS-No, I see the upcoming match between Varnamo and Malmo potentially be a low-scoring affair with a higher probability of the visitors winning and also keeping a clean sheet.

• W2 for 1.60 odds
• BTTS-NO for 1.95 odds
• Under 2.5 for 2.07 odds