Malmo FF
Football Champions League Eleda Stadion Tue 5 Aug 13:00
FC Copenhagen
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Champions League qualifying Betting Preview: Malmo FF vs FC Copenhagen

Swedish Allsvenskan side Malmo FF host Danish Superliga outfit FC Copenhagen in The Bridge derby at Eleda Stadion, with kick-off set for 13:00 on Tuesday 5 August 2025. Our UEFA Champions League qualifying betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

We’re Going Over With Our Total Goals Bet

There’s plenty of juice when it comes to backing the -110 about Over 2.5 on the Total Goals market. Malmo and Copenhagen should be able to find the net at least three times combined and we’re optimistic of a payout.

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Both Teams Victorious in Last Game

Malmo FF were winners last time out. It was a 1-0 Champions League qualifying home win (5-1 on aggregate) against Latvian Higher League side RFS at Eleda Stadion. The Sky Blues boasted 60% possession and recorded four shots on target, with Sead Haksabanovic netting in the 25th minute.

FC Copenhagen triumphed in their previous game. It was away from home in the Danish Superliga where newly-promoted Fredericia were beaten 2-0 at Monjasa Park. Jacob Neestrup's team had the lion’s share of the ball enjoying 61% possession and six shots on goal, while Elias Achouri and Jordan Larsson were on the scoresheet.

In the last Champions League qualifying round, Copenhagen won 3-0 on aggregate when facing Kosovo Superleague club Drita.

Malmo FF – Last 10 League & Champions League qualifying Games

5 wins, 1 loss and 4 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 10.5 attempts and 4.4 shots on goal. Malmo have had 59.9% possession and 6.5 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 0.7 goals from 8.3 attempts and 2.4 shots on goal, while earning 3.8 corners.

Hugo Bolin, Otto Rosengren, Sead Haksabanovic and Isaac Kiese Thelin are joint-top scorers with 2 goals on the board. Otto Rosengren is the top assists maker with 4.

FC Copenhagen – Last 10 League & Champions League qualifying Games

Copenhagen have won 8, lost 1 and drawn 1, with an average of 13.7 attempts, 5.7 shots on goal and 2.6 goals. The Lions average 53.1% possession, 494.8 passes, 4.3 corners in their favour and 4.2 corners against, while 0.9 goals have been conceded from 3.2 shots on goal and 9.7 attempts.

Jordan Larsson has landed 8 goals, Elias Achouri 3, with Lukas Lerager and two others scoring 2. Elias Achouri has been the top assist maker with 4 in the last 10 games.

Malmo FF vs FC Copenhagen Prediction & Betting Tips

Head into Malmo FF vs FC Copenhagen with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, expected scoreline, top corners angle, key player props and a thoughtfully built bet builder.

Match Prediction

We are backing Over 2.5 Goals at -110, with this Champions League qualifying game set to be a high-scoring affair. We think the odds are attractive when it comes to at least three goals being scored.

The latest injuries and suspensions can affect the overall outcome and we use this information as well as the form guide. The same applies to the stats so that we can get the best understanding of how things might pan out.

Key Malmo FF vs FC Copenhagen Champions League qualifying & league stats:

  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Malmo games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Malmo games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Copenhagen games on the road.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Copenhagen games on the road.

The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 52.4% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jordan Larsson to Score +285 bet365 logo

Jordan Larsson (Copenhagen) has managed four goals in his past five games away from home. This statistic guides us towards Anytime Goalscorer where we’re able to back him to find the net at appealing odds of +285.

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Corners Prediction

Over 8.5 Corners -102 bet365 logo

There has been three straight Malmo FF matches where 8.5 Total Corners has been covered, while it has been an average of 10.40 corners in the previous five FC Copenhagen games. We’re happy to back the -102 when it comes to the teams covering the Total Corners line which looks generous.

Champions League & League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Malmo Logo Malmo
Total
9.30 5.30 4.00
Home
10.10 7.00 3.10
Away
10.20 6.10 4.10
Copenhagen Logo Copenhagen
Total
8.50 4.50 4.00
Home
7.70 4.10 3.60
Away
8.60 4.50 4.10
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Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Over 2.5 -110
Asian Handicap Copenhagen -0.25 +105
Anytime Goalscorer Jordan Larsson +285

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Malmo FF vs FC Copenhagen Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Betting Sites Expecting Tight Affair

You can secure betting odds of +143 when it comes to FC Copenhagen claiming a Champions League qualifying win and the bookmakers have Malmo FF on offer at +165. For those wishing to back the draw, it’s available at +260.

There are various ways to back Copenhagen and one option is the Asian Handicap -0.25. There’s +105 currently available that they beat Malmo and there’s half a stake refund if the scoreline ends level.

The Over 2.5 / Under 2.5 Goals betting market suggests that there’s not much between the two options. If you’re anticipating that both teams will score, the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -133.

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Youssoufa Moukoko is the First Goalscorer Favourite

Favourite Youssoufa Moukoko is now available at +525 to be the First Goalscorer. You will find similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Player Goals
Youssoufa Moukoko (Copenhagen)
First
+255
Anytime
+525
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Amin Chiakha (Copenhagen)
First
+265
Anytime
+550
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Isaac Kiesse Thelin (Malmo)
First
+270
Anytime
+600
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Jordan Larsson (Copenhagen)
First
+275
Anytime
+575
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Team Stats

Latest Champions League qualifying and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Malmo FF logo Malmo FF Stats
FC Copenhagen logo FC Copenhagen Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession

Malmo FF vs FC Copenhagen Lineups & Team News

Before placing any bets on Malmo vs Copenhagen, check the team news first. We’ll update you on the confirmed Champions League qualifying lineups as well as all recent injury developments.

Previous Malmo FF Lineups

30 Jul Champions League
Malmo FF 1-0 RFS
26 Jul Allsvenskan
Brommapojkarna 2-3 Malmo FF
22 Jul Champions League
RFS 1-4 Malmo FF
19 Jul Allsvenskan
Oster 0-2 Malmo FF
15 Jul Champions League
Malmo FF 3-1 Iberia 1999
12 Jul Allsvenskan
Malmo FF 3-1 IFK Norrkoping

Previous FC Copenhagen Lineups

01 Aug Superliga
Fredericia 0-2 FC Copenhagen
29 Jul Champions League
Drita 0-1 FC Copenhagen
26 Jul Superliga
FC Copenhagen 2-0 Vejle
22 Jul Champions League
FC Copenhagen 2-0 Drita
18 Jul Superliga
Viborg 2-3 FC Copenhagen
25 May Superliga
FC Copenhagen 3-0 Nordsjaelland
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