Malmo FF – Midtjylland Prediction & Picks (23.08.2018)

Malmö and Midtjylland meet at Swedbank Stadion, in a match for this phase of the UEFA Europa League (Play-offs). There is only record of 2 recent direct matches between these two teams: on 06-29-2018, which ended with the victory of Midtjylland by (2-1), and on 09-02-2016, which ended with a draw by (1 -1).

Malmö:

The home team will make its debut in this edition of the UEFA Europa League with the intention of conquering a positive result, taking advantage of the home factor. The team comes to this match after a home victory over Trelleborg by (3-0). In the last 10 home matches for all competitions, Malmö has won 5, tied 4 and lost 1. Their offense has scored frequently, since they have scored goals in 9 of the last 10 matches. This is a team that usually scores many times first: opened the scoring in 10 of its last 12 games, of these 10 reached the break in advantage in 7 and managed to maintain the advantage until the end of the 90 ‘in 8.

For this first game of the playoffs, the Malmo arrives quite optimistic, since it does not lose twelve games ago, if we count all the competitions. In the first division of Sweden (Allsvenskan 2018), the team has eight games without losing and in this context comes four consecutive victories. In this match the team must align in the tactical scheme 4-4-2, to maintain the defensive organization and attack by the flanks. In this tactical design we highlight the advanced M. Rosenberg and M. Antonsson, which should be the two most advanced elements of the team. The highlight of the team is M. Rosenberg, with eight goals scored in the First Division of 2018.

Midtjylland:

The visiting team reached this phase of the UEFA Europa League (Play-offs) after having eliminated The New Saints, with a victory by (3-1) at home and a victory by (0-2) away in the previous round. . The team comes to this match after a draw away with Odense BK by (1-1). In the last 10 away matches Midtjylland has won 5, tied 2 and lost 3. Their offense has scored frequently, since they have scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches. There are 2 periods that stand out in the last 6 away matches for all competitions: they have scored 3 of their 8 goals between minutes (76′-90 ‘); He suffered 3 of his 6 goals between the minutes (76’-90 ‘).

For this first game between the two teams, and despite playing away from home, Midtjylland comes at a good time, because it does not lose seven consecutive games for the different competitions. We remember that in the First Division comes four days without losing. In this match the team must also align in the tactical scheme 4-4-2, trying to maintain the defensive solidity. In this tactical design we highlight P. Onuachu and A. Mabil, who must occupy the most advanced positions on the ground. The greatest highlights of the team are on behalf of R. Nicolaisen, G. Wikheim and J. Poulsen, all with two goals scored in the First Division.