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The Europa League returns to the Eleda Stadium on January 22, 2026, as Malmo FF welcome Crvena zvezda for a match that promises plenty of talking points for bettors and fans alike. If you’re searching for the most insightful Malmo FF vs Crvena zvezda prediction, you’ve come to the right place. Let’s break down what makes this encounter one to watch, with a blend of stats, form, and a dash of nerdy wit.
On paper, this is a meeting between two clubs with proud histories but currently on different trajectories in the Europa League. Crvena zvezda (or Red Star Belgrade, for those who prefer the Anglicized version) are sitting 17th in the standings, while Malmo FF find themselves down at 34th out of 36. For the Swedish hosts, it’s been a tough campaign—just one point from five matches, including a 1.96 defeat to Porto and a 1-1 draw with Dinamo Zagreb. Their most recent outing in Europe saw them fall 0-3 to Nottingham Forest, a result that sums up their struggles.
Crvena zvezda, meanwhile, have shown flashes of quality, mixing solid wins with the odd stumble. They’ve notched up victories over Lille, FCSB, and Sturm Graz, while also picking up a draw against Celtic and suffering narrow losses to Porto and Braga. Domestically, they’ve been a bit unpredictable—routing Mladost Lučani 4-0, but also slipping to a 1-0 loss against Vojvodina. If consistency is key, Red Star are still looking for the right door.
Let’s talk squads. Malmo FF have a deep roster, with Robin Olsen and Ricardo Friedrich vying for the gloves, and defensive stalwarts like Pontus Jansson and Jens Stryger Larsen. Midfield general Anders Christiansen is back from injury, which is a boost, but they’ll miss the creativity of Hugo Bolin, who limped off against Forest. Up front, Erik Botheim and Stefano Vecchia will be tasked with finding the net.
Crvena zvezda’s squad is stacked with talent and experience. Omri Glazer anchors the defense, while attacking threats like Marko Arnautović and Aleksandar Katai provide firepower. Their midfield, featuring Rade Krunić and Mirko Ivanić, is known for disciplined pressing and quick transitions—a style that’s served them well in Europe.
Now, onto the part every punter loves—the numbers and betting angles. Our AI’s Malmo FF vs Crvena zvezda prediction leans heavily towards the visitors. Here’s why:
The stats back this up: Red Star are expected to shade possession (53%), create more shots (16 to Malmo’s 9), and force more corners. Both teams are disciplined—just one yellow card predicted each. There’s also a huge gap in squad value, with Red Star worth over €82m compared to Malmo’s €37m.
In summary, our Malmo FF vs Crvena zvezda prediction is a confident nod to the visitors, with value in both the result and goals markets. Whether you’re a stats nerd, a football romantic, or just in it for the fun, this Europa League tie has plenty to offer—just don’t expect a goal-fest. As always, bet responsibly and enjoy the game!
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Crvena zvezda to win or draw with odds of -3452 -104
Crvena zvezda is expected to win with odds of -104Under 3.5 -222
No more than 3 goals will be scored in the matchYes -139
Both teams are expected to scoreX2&U5.5 -244
Away win/draw and under 5.5 goals
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Recent Matches of Malmo FF| 14 Mar | L |
Mjallby
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Malmo FF
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| 08 Mar | W |
Malmo FF
| 2 |
Halmstad
| 1 |
| 01 Mar | W |
Karlstad
| 0 |
Malmo FF
| 4 |
| 22 Feb | W |
Malmo FF
| 1 |
Varberg
| 0 |
| 10 Feb | L |
Malmo FF
| 0 |
Odd
| 2 |
| 08 Feb | L |
Jeonbuk
| 2 |
Malmo FF
| 1 |
| 29 Jan | L |
Genk
| 2 |
Malmo FF
| 1 |
| 22 Jan | L |
Malmo FF
| 0 |
Crvena zvezda
| 1 |
| 16 Jan | W |
Malmo FF
| 1 |
Sparta Prague
| 0 |
| 11 Dec | L |
FC Porto
| 2 |
Malmo FF
| 1 |
Recent Matches of Crvena zvezda
| 15 Mar |  IMT N |
- |  Crvena zvezda |
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| 08 Mar | W | Crvena zvezda |
4 |  Napredak |
0 |
| 05 Mar | W |  Novi Pazar |
0 | Crvena zvezda |
2 |
| 01 Mar | W |  Radnicki 1923 |
0 | Crvena zvezda |
2 |
| 26 Feb | L | Crvena zvezda |
0 |  Lille |
2 |
| 22 Feb | W | Crvena zvezda |
3 |  Partizan |
0 |
| 19 Feb | W | Lille |
0 | Crvena zvezda |
1 |
| 14 Feb | W |  Zeleznicar P |
0 | Crvena zvezda |
3 |
| 11 Feb | W |  Buducnost |
1 | Crvena zvezda |
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| 07 Feb | W | Crvena zvezda |
5 | Novi Pazar |
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World - UEFA Europa League| Team | Matches | Goals | Points | |
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| 1 |
Lyon | 8 | 18-5 | 21 |
| 2 |
Aston Villa | 8 | 14-6 | 21 |
| 3 |
FC Midtjylland | 8 | 18-8 | 19 |
| 4 |
Real Betis | 8 | 13-7 | 17 |
| 5 |
FC Porto | 8 | 13-7 | 17 |
| 6 |
SC Braga | 8 | 11-5 | 17 |
| 7 |
SC Freiburg | 8 | 10-4 | 17 |
| 8 |
AS Roma | 8 | 13-6 | 16 |
| 9 |
Genk | 8 | 11-7 | 16 |
| 10 |
Bologna | 8 | 14-7 | 15 |
| 11 |
VfB Stuttgart | 8 | 15-9 | 15 |
| 12 |
Ferencvarosi | 8 | 12-11 | 15 |
| 13 |
Nottingham | 8 | 15-7 | 14 |
| 14 |
Plzen | 8 | 8-3 | 14 |
| 15 |
FK Crvena | 8 | 7-6 | 14 |
| 16 |
Celta Vigo | 8 | 15-11 | 13 |
| 17 |
PAOK | 8 | 17-14 | 12 |
| 18 |
Lille | 8 | 12-9 | 12 |
| 19 |
Fenerbahçe | 8 | 10-7 | 12 |
| 20 |
Panathinaikos | 8 | 11-9 | 12 |
| 21 |
Celtic | 8 | 13-15 | 11 |
| 22 |
Ludogorets | 8 | 12-15 | 10 |
| 23 |
Dinamo Zagreb | 8 | 12-16 | 10 |
| 24 |
Brann | 8 | 9-11 | 9 |
| 25 |
BSC Young Boys | 8 | 10-16 | 9 |
| 26 |
Sturm Graz | 8 | 5-11 | 7 |
| 27 |
FCSB | 8 | 9-16 | 7 |
| 28 |
GO Ahead | 8 | 6-14 | 7 |
| 29 |
Feyenoord | 8 | 11-15 | 6 |
| 30 |
FC Basel 1893 | 8 | 9-13 | 6 |
| 31 |
Red Bull | 8 | 10-15 | 6 |
| 32 |
Rangers | 8 | 5-14 | 4 |
| 33 |
Nice | 8 | 7-15 | 3 |
| 34 |
Utrecht | 8 | 5-15 | 1 |
| 35 |
Malmo FF | 8 | 4-15 | 1 |
| 36 |
Maccabi Tel | 8 | 2-22 | 1 |
