Our Predictions
Forest are strong at home, Malmo struggle away, and odds of 1.33 show big confidence in a home win. Past meetings favor Forest.
Malmo rarely score away. Recent matches and odds at 1.60 suggest Forest should keep them quiet in front of goal.
Both teams aren't high scorers. Forest's style is cautious at home and Malmo struggle to create chances, making under 2.5 at 1.95 a likely outcome.
Welcome to Extratips: Nottingham vs Malmo FF Match Preview & Predictions
Nottingham Forest welcomes Malmo FF to City Ground on November 27th for an exciting UEFA Europa League night. Kickoff is set for 20:00 UTC. Both sides are looking to climb the group standings—Nottingham sits 25th, Malmo 36th. The betting odds favor Forest but Malmo have a reputation for surprises.
Top odds tell the story: Forest to win at 1.33, draw at 4.80, Malmo win at 9.25. Most bookies expect a home win. For goals, 'Over 2.5 goals' stands at 1.83, and 'Both Teams to Score: No' at 1.60, suggesting a possible low-scoring, one-sided affair.
The teams last met back in 1995. Forest have taken 2 wins to Malmo's 1 in previous meetings, including a European Cup final in 1979. In recent home games, Forest have managed 3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss; Malmo have struggled away, losing 4 and drawing 1 in their last 5.
Forest's key strengths: strong midfield control, solid home form, and disciplined defense. Weaknesses include scoring outages and vulnerability to quick counterattacks. Malmo lack away wins but are dangerous on set pieces and quick transitions, while their defense cracks under pressure.
Injuries and squad rotation may affect Forest, while Malmo face fatigue from a packed schedule. One storyline: Forest’s push for knockout rounds. Another: Malmo’s upset hopes away from home. Will Forest dominate, or could Malmo snatch a point?
Our analysis points to a home win, with Forest likely controlling play. Malmo may struggle to score. Expect a lively crowd and intense atmosphere.