Malmö FF vs Copenhagen Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Champions League 2025-26 qualifiers third round

The previous confrontation between these clubs ended in favour of Malmö.

Malmö FF are all set to host Copenhagen in the third round first leg fixture of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League qualifiers. Eleda Stadion is all set to witness the interesting clash between these sides.

At home, Malmö FF will be at an advantage. They will be keen on putting the home ground to use. The hosts are coming in after taking down RFS in their previous game of the UCL qualifying.

Copenhagen are in a brilliant form and despite being away from home, they will be full of confidence. The visitors have secured positive outcomes in all of their last 17 games. They look like a strong side and might even go on to win the game.

Kick-off:

• Location: Malmo, Sweden
• Stadium: Eleda Stadion
• Date: Tuesday, August 5
• Kick-off Time: 10:30 p.m. IST/ 05:00 p.m. GMT/ 01:00 p.m. ET/ 09:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: João Pedro Silva Pinheiro
• VAR: In use

Form:

Malmo FF: W-W-W-W-W

Copenhagen: W-W-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Taha Ali (Malmo FF)

Even though Taha Ali controls the midfield for Malmö FF, he has also been brilliant in the attacking front for his club. In four Champions League qualifying matches, he has scored three goals and will yet again play an important role for the hosts.

Magnus Mattsson (Copenhagen)

In the previous UEFA Champions League qualifier game for his team, Magnus Mattsson scored a brace, which helped his side secure an easy win. From controlling the midfield to scoring goals, the 26-year-old is going to be a big threat to the opponents.

Match Facts

• FC Copenhagen are unbeaten in their last 17 games.
• Malmo FF are on a seven-match winning streak.
• They are unbeaten in their last two matches against Copenhagen.

Malmo FF vs Copenhagen: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw
• Magnus Mattsson to score
• Goals under 2.5

Injury and Team News

Malmo FF will be without the services of Anders Christiansen, Erik Botheim and a couple of other players as they are injured.

Jonathan Moalem, Junnosuke Suzuki, and a couple of other players might be out of action for the Lions due to their lack of fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 7

Malmo FF won: 2

Copenhagen won: 3

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

Malmo FF predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Olsen (GK); Rösler, Jansson, Duric, Busanello; Larsen, Rosengren, Berg, Bolin; Haksabanovic, Ali

Copenhagen predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Kotarski (GK); Huescas, Pereira, Hatzidiakos, López; Lerager, Delaney; Larsson, Mattsson, Achouri; Moukoko

Match Prediction

Both clubs are in top form and are going to come up with an intense fixture here. The UEFA Champions League qualifiers third round first leg game between Malmö FF and Copenhagen is likely to end in a draw.

Prediction: Malmo FF 1-1 Copenhagen

Telecast Details

TBD

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