Varbergs vs Malmö FF Prediction: Malmo will further sink Varbergs on the table?

On Thursday, one of the Allsvenskan's worst clubs, Varbergs, will play home to the league's best team at the Varberg Energi Arena.

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Given that Varbergs are currently ranked among the bottom teams in the Allsvenskan, collecting four points through the first five games of the season is an encouraging showing. To this point, Varbergs' record stands at four draws and one defeat. They hosted Kalmar last weekend and tied the game 0-0. However, the home team played very well and came away with another point despite the visitors being heavy favorites to win.

In their most recent matches, Varbergs BoIS have failed to capitalize on the opportunities they have been given. During their last six matches, they have only managed to score three goals against the teams that they have faced. During those matches, Varbergs BoIS have also been on the receiving end of a total of 8 goals that have been scored against them.

In this match, we will find out if that pattern will carry on from where it left off.

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Malmo are presently the top team in the Allsvenskan. They started the 2023 season by winning all five of their matches, therefore they are now sitting comfortably in first place, three points ahead of the next team on the standings, Hacken.

They defeated Hammarby 4-2 in their last home game. The home team had a commanding lead of 3-0 at the break since they had played so well in the first half. This allowed them to cruise to an easy victory.

Malmo's head coach Henrik Rydstrom referred to his team's play style as "schoolyard football with structure" after the team started the 2023 season with a perfect record of five victories and no losses in their first five matches. The members of Malmo are engaging in a vigorous form of play that involves a lot of running and making room for each other. This type of game consumes a lot of energy, yet for the time being, Malmo's success may be attributed to playing in this manner.

Emmanuel Lomotey and Mahame Siby will not be able to play for Malmo because of injuries sustained in previous games.

Varbergs BoIS: David Olsson (GK), Joakim Lindner, Niklas Dahlström, Hampus Zackrisson, Victor Karlsson, Yassine El Ouatki, Luke Le Roux, Vinicius Nogueira, Assad Al Hamlawi, Oliver Alfonsi, Ismet Lushaku.

Malmo FF: Johan Dahlin (GK), Joseph Ceesay, Lasse Nielsen, Derek Cornelius, Busanello, Anders Christiansen, Sergio Peña, Hugo Larsson, Sebastian Nanasi, Isaac Kiese Thelin, Stefano Vecchia.

Our analysis leads us to conclude that Malmo FF possesses the capabilities necessary to generate a significant number of scoring opportunities and shots on target.

However, it is possible that Varbergs BoIS will have trouble putting the ball in their own net. The way things are shaping out, we anticipate that the away team will emerge victorious in this encounter.

• Total 2: Over 1.5 for 1.60 odds
• HT: W2 for 1.95 odds
• BTTS for 1.98 odds