Norrkoping vs Malmo prediction 30.03.2024

• Competition: Allsvenskan
• Date: Saturday, 30th March 2024
• Kickoff: 14:00 UTC / 15:00 CET
• Venue: Platinumcars Arena (Norrköping)

On the opening day of the Allsvenskan, we will have a replay of the Svenska Cupen Quarter Finals between Malmo and Norrkoping. This time, these teams will face off at Platinumcars Arena in Norrköping.

Last year, Norrkoping were around the European spots for the majority of the season, but due to a terrible end of the season when they lost seven of the last ten matches, they blew the opportunity and dropped to 9th place. The White-Blue changed the coach during the break, but we cannot say they had a good start in the Cup, considering they won just once in four matches. 

Malmo won the title last season in a thrilling last round when they overtook the 1st place in a direct h2h duel against Elfsborg, who was in front of them for almost the entire season. In the end, Elfsborg and Malmo had the same number of points, but Malmo had a better goal difference and won their 23rd league title. This season started great in the Cup for Malmo, as they secured the Finals against Djurgarden, and we consider them to be the primary favorite for another league title. At this moment, the bookies heavily favor them to win another title with 1.86 odds. Behind them, according to bookies, are Hacken with 6.45 odds and Djurgarden with 7.5 odds.

Norrkoping vs Malmo pick: Malmo to win and cover the -1 AH spread

Norrkoping won just once in four Cup matches, but that was against the Superettan team, Utsikten. On the other hand, Malmo have been excellent in the Cup, winning four and failing to win only vs Varberg (1:1). However, they were better in that match as well and deserved a win.

These teams met only about 20 days ago in the Cup Quarter Finals when Malmo totally dominated and won 4:0 at home. Additionally, Malmo won the last five h2h matches with a combined goal difference of 13:3. Considering the previous h2h games, the difference in form, and the pure quality of the teams, we strongly believe Malmo should dominate the match and win by at least two goals difference.