Kalmar FF vs Malmö FF Prediction: The visitors will win

Kalmar will welcome Malmö to the Guldfågeln Arena on Sunday in one of the most interesting clashes of the weekend. Previews, possible starting 11, expert tips, and odds are provided below.

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Kalmar recently suffered a 1-0 defeat to Norrkoping, with Victor Lind's solitary goal in the 36th minute proving to be the deciding factor in the match. Despite Kalmar controlling the game with 61% possession and registering 4 shots on goal, they were unable to secure any points from the contest.

Prior to that, Kalmar had achieved notable victories, including a 1-0 win over Häcken and a 3-0 victory against Elfsborg, both of which are strong sides in the league this season. Currently, Kalmar occupy the 7th position on the league table, having collected 36 points from 25 games. They've scored 28 goals while conceding 32.

In terms of player availability, the only concern for Kalmar FF manager Henrik Jensen is the fitness issue of Carl Gustafsson, who is dealing with a concussion and will not be available for the upcoming match.

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Malmö are currently enjoying an impressive season, remaining unbeaten in their last 7 games. They are currently on a three-game winning streak, having defeated Hammarby 3-1, Degerfors 2-1, and Brommapojkarna 2-1 in their recent matches. In their last game against Brommapojkarna, Malmö quickly took control of the match, going 2-0 up within the first 13 minutes thanks to goals from Sebastian Nanasi (8th minute) and Derek Cornelius (13th minute). Although Oscar Pettersson scored a consolation goal for Brommapojkarna in the 51st minute, Malmö maintained control with 60% possession and 7 attempts on target.

Malmö currently sit at the top of the league table with 55 points from 25 games, scoring 53 goals and conceding 22. Their lead is just one point ahead of Elfsborg in the second position, which makes this upcoming clash crucial for maintaining their top spot.

However, Malmö will have to contend with the absence of several key players due to injuries. Anders Christiansen, Daniel Gudjohnsen, Niklas Moisander, and Anton Tinnerholm will all be unavailable for the match.

Kalmar FF - Ricardo Friedrich, Lars Saetra, Rasmus Sjöstedt, D. K. Ólafsson, Johan Karlsson, Robert Gojani, Melker Hallberg, Nahom Girmai Netabay, Simon Skrabb, Deniz Hummet and Jacob Trenskow.

Malmö FF - Johan Dahlin, Derek Cornelius, Martin Olsson, Busanello, Joseph Ceesay, Sergio Peña, Lasse Berg Johnsen, Oliver Berg, Stefano Vecchia, Isaac Kiese Thelin, Sebastian Nanasi.

Kalmar FF certainly possess the attacking capability to score against Malmö. Scoring just one goal might not be enough for Kalmar FF to secure a favorable result, given Malmö's impressive offensive record and their ability to find the back of the net multiple times in recent matches. So, I expect the visitors to win, but both sides will score.