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Vasteras welcome Malmo to Hitachi Energy Arena for a Swedish Allsvenskan matchday 27 fixture on Saturday (October 19th). The hosts are coming into the game on the back of a 2-1 away defeat to Mjallby before the international break.
They went behind to Jacob Bergstrom's 29th-minute goal while Isak Jonsson equalized in the 38th minute. Tom Pettersson scored the match-winner in the 88th minute.
Malmo, meanwhile, shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw at home to Varnamo. They took the lead through Hugo Bolin's goal 10 minutes into the second half and held on to their lead until Ajdin Zeljkovic equalized from the spot in the 89th minute.
The stalemate left the Blue Ones at the summit of the standings, having garnered 57 points from 26 games. Vasteras are bottom of the table on 19 points.
Vasteras vs Malmo Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Malmo have three wins from four head-to-head games played in the 21st century. Vasteras were victorious once.
- Their most recent clash came in April 2024 when Malmo claimed a 1-0 home win in the reverse fixture.
- Vasteras are winless in their last six league games (five losses).
- Malmo have not conceded a goal across five oof their last six league games.
- Vasteras are winless in their last six league games (five losses).
- Malmo have the best home record in the league with 34 points garnered from 13 games in front of their fans.
- Eight of Vasteras' last nine games to feature a winner have been decided by a one-goal margin.
Vasteras vs Malmo Prediction
Vasteras are seven points away from safety and have just four games to preserve their top-flight status. They ostensibly need to win at least three games and will be aiming to become party-poopers.
Malmo need just one win to successfully defend their league titie but the champagne could be put on ice if their hosts register a shock. Furthermore, Henrik Rydström's side have a UEFA Europa League fixture in midweek to look forward to.
We are backing the visitors to claim a narrow win with goals at both ends.
Prediction: Vasteras 1-2 Malmo
Vasteras vs Malmo Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Malmo to win
Tip 2 - Both teams to score
Tip 3 - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 4 - Highest scoring half: Second half
