Malmö
- Malmö are in decent form but have not been converting that into wins lately and a string of league draws plus the loss to Djurgården at home has increased pressure on their coach Henrik Rydström. This has raised questions ahead of the first Malmo FF vs PFC Ludogorets Razgrad prediction.
- The bookmakers make Rydström’s men -136 favorites for Wednesday’s UEFA Europa League 2025-2026 opener against Ludogorets Razgrad, with the draw at +270 and Ludogorets considered underdogs. According to our Malmo FF vs PFC Ludogorets Razgrad prediction, these odds reflect Malmö's perceived edge at home.
- Rydström has tweaked his line-up a little in the last couple of games and he still has a bit of a jigsaw puzzle to solve as key players like Dahlin, Jansson, Christiansen, Botheim and Olsson are still out through injury.
- They have reduced depth in defence and attack and will need to find a way to unlock the opposition’s defence and stop conceding goals from set pieces.
- Isaac Kiese Thelin remains Malmö’s main goal threat and among the club’s top scorers and Sead Haksabanović’s ability to create and shoot from wide areas will be crucial to their chances of getting on the scoresheet, which will also influence the Malmo FF vs PFC Ludogorets Razgrad prediction and expectations for the attack.
Ludogorets
- Ludogorets top the Bulgarian First League with 16 points from 6 matches. For anyone looking for Malmo FF vs PFC Ludogorets Razgrad preview, Ludogorets’ domestic dominance is an important factor.
- Ludogorets have not lost in their last 5 fixtures in competitive games, winning 4 and drawing 1 in the Bulgarian Parva Liga.
- Mota’s side is very solid in defense with Sergio Padt in goal, but can be a real threat when they win possession and the ball breaks for them.
- Ludogorets are much more methodical and will try to keep it tight and pass their way into dangerous areas of the pitch.
- In midfield, the battle of the engines will be interesting as Ludogorets have the more experienced players in Pedro Naressi and Jakub Piotrowski, who are adept at keeping the tempo and pushing the team on from the engine room.
Head-to-Head
- Malmö and Ludogorets have played twice in European competition, each winning once.
- The most recent meeting in 2021 saw Malmö win 3-2 on aggregate in the Champions League play-off, which is useful context for Malmo FF vs PFC Ludogorets Razgrad betting tips this time around.
Key Players
- Isaac Kiese Thelin remains Malmö’s main goal threat.
- Sead Haksabanović’s ability to create and shoot from wide areas will be crucial to Malmö’s chances of getting on the scoresheet.
- Dahlin, Jansson, Christiansen, Botheim and Olsson are currently out through injury for Malmö.
- Sergio Padt is Ludogorets’ defensive rock in goal.
- Bernard Tekpetey provides pace on the wings for Ludogorets if he is fit to start.
- Pedro Naressi and Jakub Piotrowski control the midfield tempo for Ludogorets.
- Robin Olsen has not been at his best lately, conceding late in the defeat to Djurgården, and was criticised for his positioning on the goals.
Betting Insights
- Bookmakers make Malmö -136 favourites with the draw at +270. The outcome is closely linked to the latest Malmo FF vs PFC Ludogorets Razgrad prediction among pundits.
- Odds of -111 for Over 2.5 goals suggest there is a chance of an open game.
- Both Teams To Score at -117 is the preferred market for this matchup.
Prediction
Malmo have the home field advantage, but are in a minor injury crisis and Ludogorets are on a hot streak, so we are expecting a close game with a narrow win for the hosts or a draw.
