Racing Genk
- Genk have won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last 5 games in all competitions.
- Racing Genk have settled on a positive, high-tempo approach since Nicky Hayen took over as head coach in December 2025.
- He has brought a refreshing energy to the club, where they play a 4-2-3-1 formation and have some great full backs that stretch the field and create opportunities.
- The creative trio in midfield play a key role in creating chances but the killer instinct of Hyun-Gyu Oh has been crucial, particularly in some of the tighter European games that have seen Genk’s pace and pressing cause issues for opponents.
- Genk are clear favorites at 1.32, while Malmo are long at 8.9.
- Genk have won 1, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their 3 home games in this competition, while they have conceded just 0.67 goals per home game.
Malmo FF
- Malmo FF have won 2 and lost 3 of their last 5 matches in all competitions.
- Lasse Berg Johnsen has 1 goal in 5 Europa League appearances for Malmo FF and is the club’s main danger man.
- Otto Rosengren is the creative spark from midfield and has 1 assist in 4 Europa League games this season.
- Malmo FF’s recent 1-0 friendly win over AC Sparta Praha was an encouraging result, while they were well beaten by Red Star Belgrade at home in their previous Europa League outing.
- Miguel Angel Ramirez has made Malmo FF more flexible tactically since he joined in January 2026, and they often play a 4-2-3-1; while they look to control the ball and build up play, they can be reactive at times and this has led to a change in identity for them.
Genk
The creative trio in midfield play a key role in creating chances but the killer instinct of Hyun-Gyu Oh has been crucial, particularly in some of the tighter European games that have seen Genk’s pace and pressing cause issues for opponents.
Malmo FF
Lasse Berg Johnsen has 1 goal in 5 Europa League appearances for Malmo FF and is the club’s main danger man.
Betting Insights
- Genk are clear favorites at 1.32, while Malmo are long at 8.9.
- Genk’s positive approach should see a more open game take place on Thursday, and the Over 2.5 goals market is a good option at 1.7.
Prediction
Racing Genk are the better of the two teams in Europe and have a superior record and given the home advantage, they should be able to record a convincing win against a Malmo side that are out of form .
