Mjallby vs Malmö: can Mjallby hold on to top spot in the table?
In one of the headline fixtures of matchday 13 in the Swedish Allsvenskan, Mjallby will host Malmö on their home turf. The clash is set for Monday, June 30, at 19:00 Central European Time. Here’s my take on the best bet for this showdown.
Mjallby vs Malmö: match facts and head-to-head
- Mjallby are unbeaten in six straight matches, winning five of them.
- Malmö have managed just one win in their last four games.
- Mjallby have scored at least once in 15 consecutive matches.
- On home soil, Mjallby have won five in a row and are unbeaten in their last eight home fixtures.
- Malmö have picked up only one win from their previous five away matches.
- Mjallby are the most prolific side in the league with 27 goals.
- Malmö boast the second-best defence in the Allsvenskan, conceding only ten goals.
- The previous meeting between these sides ended in a 2-0 win for Malmö.
Mjallby vs Malmö: match preview
Mjallby are currently in the thick of the title race, leading the table with 30 points after 13 rounds. They’re ahead of their closest rivals on additional criteria and, crucially, have a game in hand—against Malmö, no less. This is a prime opportunity to extend their lead at the summit. However, with plenty of matches still to play, Mjallby need to maintain their momentum. The team are unbeaten in six straight games and came off a 1-0 away win over Elfsborg last time out.
Malmö sit lower in the standings and are battling for European qualification. Their gap to third place is seven points, which will be tough to bridge. What’s more, they’re on a poor run—just one win from their last four. After 13 rounds, Malmö have accumulated 22 points, and with such a tally, they’ll need to at least hold their current position as the gap to sixth place is also narrow. Breaking this winless streak and finding consistency is absolutely vital for Malmö right now.
Probable line-ups
- Mjallby AIF: Thornqvist; Pettersson, Norén, Iqbal; Johansson, Gustavsson, Røjkjær, Stroud; Gustafson, Bergström, Manne
- Malmö: Ellborg; Karlsson, Strayger, Rösler, Busanello; Bolin, Rosengren, Busuladjic; Gaxabanovich; Ali, Gudjohnsen
Prediction
This one promises to be a fascinating contest between two solid sides, although Malmö are currently struggling for form and consistency. I believe Mjallby won’t drop points at home. My pick is a draw no bet on the hosts. The odds for this outcome stand at 1.87.
