This Thursday, Ferencvaros and Malmo will face off in a highly anticipated UEFA Europa League matchup at the Groupama Arena in Budapest, Hungary. Ferencvaros, currently on a hot streak, has won two of their last two matches, including victories over OGC Nice and Dinamo Zagreb in the Europa League. They have gone eight matches without a defeat, boasting five wins and three draws since a 3-1 loss against Paksi on October 6. This impressive run is a testament to their resilience and determination, which they showcased in their Hungarian NB I clash against Diosgyori VTK at the weekend, where they managed to turn a two-goal deficit into a 3-3 draw.
Malmo, on the other hand, has had a more mixed season, with their UEFA Europa League performances being particularly underwhelming. They have only managed to pick up three points from their first 12 games, and their struggles in the tournament are well-documented. Despite ending their 2024 Swedish Allsvenskan campaign on a high note with a 2-1 victory over Brommapojkarna, clinching their 24th league title, their away performances have been lackluster, with just one win from their last eight matches.
Ferencvaros, however, seems to have the upper hand in more ways than one. They have an impressive record at the Groupama Arena, having gone unbeaten in eight of their last nine home matches across all competitions. Malmo, on the other hand, has struggled away from home, with one win and five draws since August 24. The head-to-head statistics also favor Ferencvaros, who have been unbeaten in seven of their last nine games across all competitions, with four wins and three draws since late September. Malmo, meanwhile, has struggled to impose themselves in the Europa League, with just one win from their last 12 games.
Given the contrasting forms of the two teams, it’s easy to see why the bookmakers favor Ferencvaros to win. Their ability to grind out results and come from behind makes them a formidable opponent, and their home advantage will definitely play a significant role in the outcome of the game. With their impressive home record and dominant form, our prediction is that Ferencvaros will come out on top with a 2-1 victory.
In terms of betting tips, our first suggestion is for Ferencvaros to win, based on their recent form and home advantage. Our second tip is for over 2.5 goals to be scored, given that there have been three or more goals scored in four of Malmo’s last five games, making it likely that we will see a high-scoring affair. Our third tip is for both teams to score, given that both sides have scored in seven of the visitors’ last eight matches.
This matchup promises to be an exciting one, with Ferencvaros looking to continue their winning streak and Malmo hoping to break their bad run in the Europa League. With Ferencvaros’ impressive home record and dominant form, it seems likely that they will come out on top, but Malmo will undoubtedly give them a run for their money.
