Matchday 8 of the 2024/25 Europa League group stage between Slavia Prague (Czech Republic) and Malmo (Sweden) will take place on January 30 at the Eden Arena. Slavia Prague vs. Malmo: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Slavia Prague
In the previous round, Jindrich Trpisovsky's side suffered a 0-2 defeat to PAOK. This result extended the club's winless streak in the Europa League to six matches (1 draw, 5 losses). The team sits in 31st place in the standings and has no chance of reaching the playoffs. Notably, Slavia has scored only five goals in the group stage, with only Dynamo Kyiv (4) and Ludogorets (3) having worse records.
Defenders Jan Boril and Tomas Vlcek, along with midfielders Lukas Provod and Lukas Vorelitsky, will not play due to health issues. Key midfielder David Doudera is suspended due to an accumulation of yellow cards.
- The number "1" has appeared in the scoreline at the end of regular time in Slavia's last four home matches in this European competition.
- The team has not won in 90 minutes in their last four home Europa League matches (1 draw, 3 losses).
- At least three goals have been scored in regular time in four of Slavia's last five home games in this tournament.
Malmo
In the previous round, Henrik Rydstrom's side lost 2-3 to Twente. The club has won only once in seven Europa League group stage matches (1 draw, 5 losses). Such disappointing results have left Malmo with no chance of advancing to the playoffs, sitting 32nd in the table at the start of Matchday 8. Notably, the team has conceded 15 goals in the group stage, with only three participants in this European competition having worse records.
First-choice goalkeeper Johan Dahlin, defender Pontus Jansson, and forward Daniel Gudjohnsen will not play due to health issues. Forward Sead Haksabanovic continues his recovery from injury. Midfielder Anders Christiansen is suspended.
- The club has lost in regular time in five of their last six away Europa League matches.
- Opponents have scored at least three times in Malmo's last four away matches in this tournament.
Predicted lineups for Slavia Prague vs. Malmo
Slavia Prague (3-4-3): Ales Mandous – David Zima, Igo Ogbu, Mikulas Konecny – El-Hadji Malik Diouf, Oscar Dorley, Christos Zafeiris, David Doudera – Dominik Pech, Mojmir Chytil, Ondrej Lingr.
Malmo (4-2-3-1): Ricardo Friedrich – Gabriel Buzanello, Nils Setterstrom, Colin Rosler, Jens Stryger Larsen – Otto Rosengren, Lasse Berg Johnsen – Hugo Bolin, Oliver Berg, Taha Ali – Erik Botheim.
These lineups reflect the starting XI from each team's previous match in this tournament.
Referee: Allard Lindhout (Netherlands)
Matches – 7 (International matches, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 36;
Average yellow cards per match – 5.1;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 25;
Penalties – 14%.
Slavia Prague vs. Malmo: Match Prediction
Slavia regularly finds the net in home Europa League matches. The team has scored in their last 10 home games in this tournament, scoring at least twice on six occasions. In those matches, they have scored against formidable opponents like Roma (2-0) and Milan (1-3). However, Slavia's defense has been less reliable in recent home games, conceding in their last four matches in this European competition.
Malmo also struggles defensively in away Europa League matches. The team has failed to keep a clean sheet in their last six games in this tournament. Even modest opponents like Qarabag (2-1) have breached the Swedish defense. Offensively, Malmo has fared better, scoring in their last four away Europa League games.
I expect both teams to score in the upcoming match. My prediction: Both teams to score – yes