Malmö FF vs IFK Norrköping Prediction: Isaac Kiese Thelin to score

The match between Malmo and Norrkoping features a matchup between two of the top teams in the league. Both of these clubs are currently ranked inside the top three spots in the league. Below are previews, possible lineups, expert betting tips, and odds.

Malmö

This season in the league, Malmo have put together an impressive run of form, winning every point that was open for them. They are riding the energy of their previous victory into this contest, and the odds of this match appear to be stacked in their favour.

With another goal from their leading scorer Thelin, Malmo extended their winning streak to three games in a row and edged Goteborg 1-0 away from their home turf. The goals scored by Thelin and Malmo's rock-solid defence, which has allowed only one goal so far, have been the primary contributors to Malmo's undefeated record so far.

Malmo are quite close to having their full complement of players available despite the fact that the team have a few members nursing injuries, but none of the key players are out with concerns. Thelin is, and will continue to be, the primary focus of all offensive plays, and he is taking full advantage of this by scoring goals at an extremely consistent rate.

IFK Norrköping

With their 2-1 victory over Varnamo at home, Norrkoping extended their winning streak to two games in a row. Both of the team's goals were scored by Sigurdsson, and their attacking prowess was outstanding. Lund played poorly, and his own goal gave the opponents hope. Norrkoping are pleased with their start to the season, having earned seven points from their first three matches.

However, injury concerns are beginning to mount, and throughout all three rounds played so far, players have been hurt and have struggled to leave the pitch. After suffering an injury in the first round, Ortmark should be healthy enough to compete once more. Traustason, the team's main playmaker, and Mistrati, a vital inner midfielder, both suffered injuries the previous week, and their availability for the upcoming encounter is currently in question. In addition to having two other midfielders already ruled out for the season, Skulason and Sema are currently sidelined with injuries. As a result, there are very few options available near the middle of the field.

Possible Lineups

Malmo FF - Johan Dahlin(GK), Anton Tinnerholm, Derek Cornelius, Busanello, Taha Abdi Ali, Sergio Peña, Anders Christiansen, Hugo Larsson, Stefano Vecchia, Isaac Kiese Thelin, Sebastian Nanasi.

IFK Norrköping - Oscar Jansson, Daniel Eid, Marco Lund, Anton Eriksson, Marcus Baggesen, Jesper Ceesay, Ingvi Traustason, Arnór Sigurdsson, Victor Lind, Laorent Shabani, Christoffer Nyman.

Expert Betting Tips

Most of the ball will probably be in Malmö FF's possession, and we expect them to score several times if given the chance. On the other hand, IFK Norrkoping are going to have a tough time scoring as well, but we still think they have a chance to score at some point during this match.

To this point, Thelin is responsible for all four of Malmo's goals. He scored in each and every match, and Thelin is currently riding a hot streak of scoring in each of his last four home games in a row, so he is enjoying a scoring streak of his own. Therefore, the capable striker has a good chance of adding one or more goals to his credit by the end of this game.

• Isaac Kiese Thelin to score for 2.05 odds
• Over 2.5 for 1.70 odds
• BTTS for 1.83 odds