Nottingham Forest vs Malmö prediction, H2H and probable line-ups - November 27, 2025
One of the clashes of Matchday 5 in the 2025/26 Europa League will take place on Thursday at the City Ground in Nottingham, where local side Nottingham Forest host Swedish outfit Malmö. Here’s a bet on the outcome of this encounter with strong chances of success.
Match preview
Nottingham Forest have hit their stride following a managerial change, displaying consistent form both in the Premier League and on the European stage. The emphatic 3-0 away win over Liverpool was a real statement, showcasing the effectiveness of the new tactics and the squad’s determination. Forest have picked up four points from their last two Europa League matches, including a dazzling victory over Porto and a draw with Sturm.
The home advantage is also on the English side: under Sean Dyche, the club remains unbeaten at the City Ground, and the clash with Malmö presents an excellent opportunity to extend that streak. A victory could propel the team back into the top nine, opening up a direct route to the round of 16.
Malmö’s situation is far more concerning. The Swedish club finished only sixth in their domestic league, falling short in the battle for European spots, making the Europa League their sole lifeline this season. However, hope is dwindling: three defeats in four group stage rounds — including a home loss to Panathinaikos — do little to inspire confidence.
The team has struggled away from home: a 0-5 thrashing by Copenhagen in the Champions League qualifiers and a 0-3 defeat to Viktoria in the Europa League highlight their instability. History is also against the Swedes in England: nine losses in eleven encounters with English teams, with just one win — and that lone victory came against Nottingham Forest nearly 30 years ago.
Probable line-ups
- Nottingham Forest: Victor, Savona, Milenković, Morato, Williams, Yates, Sangaré, N'Doye, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi, Kalimuendo
- Malmö: Ellborg, Larsen, Jansson, Duric, Busanello, Rosengren, Lewicki, Skogmar, Ekong, Hakšabanović, Bolin
Match facts and head-to-head
- Malmö have lost their last two away matches in European competitions by an aggregate score of 0-8.
- Nottingham Forest are unbeaten at home under their new manager.
- These teams met in the 1979 European Cup final, with the English side emerging victorious.
Prediction
Given Forest’s confident form and Malmö’s ongoing away woes, everything points to a home win. Even with potential squad rotation, the English side look far stronger and more organized. Factoring in their motivation and current standing in the group, we predict a convincing victory for the hosts. Our recommended bet: “Nottingham Forest -1.5 handicap” at odds of 1.61.
