Malmo FF vs Crvena Zvezda Predictions, Lineups and Betting Tips

Malmo FF vs Crvena Zvezda Predictions, Lineups and Betting Tips

Match Details | 22 January, 2026 | Eleda Stadion | Europa League | 17:45 GMT

Sweedish Strugglers Malmo FF welcome Crvena Zvezda to the Eleda Stadion ahead of this Europa League clash. Malmo are winless in the competition, while the visitors are battling it out for a qualification spot, a win and they push themselves towards the top 8.

Key Betting Tip: Away Win - Odds: 1.95 represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Malmo FF vs Crvena Zvezda Predicted Lineups

Malmo FF (4-3-3) Olsen, Larsen, Jansson, Rosler, Busanello, Johnsen, Busuladzic, Lundbergh, Skogmar, Soumah, Gudjohnsen

Crvena Zvezda (4-4-2) Matheus, Seol, Rodrigao,Veijkovic Tiknizyan,, Krunic, Elsnik, Lucic, Katai, Milson, Arnautovic

Europa League Standings

The home side have really struggled in Europe this season, losing five of their six games, picking up just a singualr point in this time. They've scored just three times and conceded 12, stats that look towards a very early exit. Malmo find themselves needing a miracle to get into the top 24, needing to win both their games and a host of fixtures go their way. They've struggled in their domestic league in 2025 too, finishing 6th 26 points behind league winners Mjallby.

Crvena Zvezda come into the game sat 17th, three points away from dropping out the top 24 but only three points off the top eight. The Serbian side really have it all to play for, they could skip the playoffs but could also fail to make in the playoff if all went wrong. They have picked up soeme impressive results, including a 1-0 win over French side Lille. They have also been extremley competitve back in Serbia too, sitting 2nd just one point behind the league leaders Partizan Beograd.

Head to Head Timeline

• The fixture is the first between the two sides.

Malmo Last 5

16th Jan- Sparta Prague 0-1 Malmo

11th Dec- FC Porto 2-1 Malmo

27th Nov- Nottingham Forest 3-0 Malmo

9th Nov- Malmo 2-1 GAIS

6th Nov- Malmo 0-1 Panathinaikos

Crvena Zvezda Last 5

15th Jan- Salzburg 2-0 Crvena Zvezda

20th Dec- Crvena Zvezda 4-0 Mladost Lucani

15th Dec- TSC Backa Topola 0-0 Crvena Zvezda

11st Dec- Sturm Graz 0-1 Crvena Zvezda

7th Dec- Crvena Zvezda 0-1 Vojvodina

Malmo FF vs Crvena Zvezda Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 50.00% confidence in a Win either way. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Malmo FF vs Crvena Zvezda Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Away win - Odds: 1.95

Key Players To Watch:

Daniel Gudjohnsen (Malmo FF) He was Mr Consistant this past year for Malmo. the only player to be in the clubs top three goals and assists leaderboards.

Aleksandar Katai (Crvena Zvezda) The club captain led his side this year, with 15 league goals in 16 games, an impressive feat. He is yet to score in this competiton, but could change that this week.

Match Details

Where to Watch: Discovery Plus (UK)

Stadium: Eleda Stadion (Capacity: 24,148)