Prediction: Malmo FF to win 3-0
Best Odds: 6/1
Malmo FF and FC Iberia 1999 will lock horns with each other in the UEFA Champions League qualifying this week. The second leg of the first qualifying round tie between the Allsvenskan club and the Erovnuli Liga outfit will be held at the Eleda Stadion and is scheduled to kick off at 6pm UK time on Tuesday.
Malmo FF
Malmo FF are one of the biggest clubs in Sweden and are also the country’s most successful team in terms of domestic trophies won. Himmelsblått have become the champions of Sweden a record 24 times and have also won the Svenska Cupen on 16 occasions.
Di blåe are also regulars in European competitiions and will fancy their chances of progressing to the next round of the UEFA Champions League qualifying. Malmo FF beat FC Iberia 1999 3-1 away from home in the first leg of their first qualifying round tie and will head into the second leg as firm favourites.
Against FC Iberia 1999 in the first leg, Malmo FF made a total of 10 attempts to score and took five corners.
Team News:
Malmo FF are likely to line up in a 4-4-2 formation against FC Iberia 1999. Ellborg will be in goal for the home team. Larsen, Jansson, Rosler and Busanello will be the four defenders. Karlsson, Rosengren, Johnsen and Bolin will be the four midfielders. Gudjohnsen and Berg will be the two centre-forwards.
FC Iberia 1999
FC Iberia 1999 are one of the biggest clubs in Georgia and have been the most decorated team in their country since 2017 when the Erovnuli Liga was launched.
The Red Eagles won the Erovnuli Liga last season and stand a chance of qualifying for the group stage of the UEFA Champions League for the 2025-26 campaign. However, they face an uphill struggle, with Levan Korgalidze’s side losing the first leg of the tie 3-1 at home.
In the first leg against Malmo FF, FC Iberia 1999 took 13 attempts on goal and took four corners.
Team News:
FC Iberia 1999 are likely to line up in a 4-3-3 formation against Malmo FF. Makaridze will be in goal for the visiting team. Agyakwa, Gelashvili, Jgerenaia and Tabatadze will the four defenders. Zohouri, Kardava and Klas will be the three midfielders. Mamageishvili, Sikharulidze and Tabatadze will be the three forwards.
Key Factors to Consider
- Malmo FF have won 3 of their last 6 matches in all competitions.
- Malmo FF have lost 1 of their last 6 matches in all competitions.
- Malmo FF have drawn 2 of their last 6 matches in all competitions.
- FC Iberia 1999 have lost 3 of their last 6 games in all competitions.
- FC Iberia 1999 have won 2 of their last 6 games in all competitions.
Conclusion
Malmo FF are much more experienced at this level, and given that they have a 3-1 lead from the first leg, it is hard to see FC Iberia 1999 do anything of note at the Eleda Stadion.
Prediction: Malmo FF to win 3-0
Best Odds: 6/1
- Soccer News Like
- Be the first of your friends!
