SportsMall previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Malmo and Olympiakos, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Both aspire to achieve their second victory in the renewed league phase. Malmo AND Olympiakos clash at the Eleda Stadium in european league Thursday night.
The Sky Blues shared the domestic spoils last time out before this continental clash, and the same can be said for Thrillows in a four-goal thriller at the weekend.
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Since their most recent appearance in the 2024-25 edition of the Europa League, Malmö have recorded consecutive draws in their domestic league, sharing the spoils with Varnamo on October 6 before settling for a point at home to Vasteras SK. Saturday afternoon.
The Sky Blues had a perfect start to the competition this weekend Eric Bothheim The visitors took the lead in the first 20 minutes of the game, although the hosts got within one point in the second half. Pedro RibeiroEfforts force us to share points.
Despite a recent stumble, Malmo are on the verge of being crowned Swedish champions, with Thursday's hosts eight points clear at the top of the Europa League. Swedish Allsvenskan levels There are only three games left in the national campaign.
Focusing on continental issues, the Sky Blues lost their opening league match by two goals to Scottish giants Rangers on 24 September before claiming their first win of the campaign on 3 October, when a superb brace from Bothheim secured the maximum points. .
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Olympiakos head into Thursday night's clash in Sweden off the back of one of the most impressive wins of the league stage on October 3, when the Greek giants claimed a 3-0 victory over Primeira Liga side Braga. In recent times.
No stranger to taking to the continental stage for multiple clubs throughout his colorful career, Ayub El Gabi Thrillos double on the night, while another goal from the Argentine midfielder Santiago Hesse Three points confirmed the objective.
Since that exceptional performance against Prague on matchday two of the Europa League, Olympiakos have enjoyed a series of draws in the Greek Super League, drawing 0-0 with giants Panathinaikos on October 6 before playing a four-goal thriller against the Levadiakos on Sunday. evening.
He tries it within the first 21 minutes. Chiquino And Moroccan striker El Gabi kept Thrillos in a commanding position from the start, although the division's bottom team fought back valiantly for a point. Alan Osboldt AND Giannis Gianniotas Both violate the host's website.
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Malmö is left without the right back Anton CenaholmThe defender has been out since early May due to a serious groin injury.
Yet to appear this calendar year, senior Oscar Lewicki He is struggling to recover from a cruciate ligament injury but could play some role in the league phase in November.
Known in the British Isles for his spells at Celtic and Stoke City, Sead Haksapanovic It didn't go well for the Sky Blues due to a hip problem.
Olympiakos suffered a major blow to their fitness earlier this month with the former Chelsea and Arsenal winger. willianHe only managed three league appearances before suffering a knock.
Despite conceding two goals at home to Levadiakos last season, Thrylos should stick with a centre-back pairing. Andreas Richardos Ntoi AND David Garmo.
Malmo's probable starting lineup:
Tallinn; Larson, Roesler, Johnson, Busanello; Bolin, Johnson, Berg, Christiansen; Thelin, Bothheim
Olympiakos probable starting lineup:
Solakis; Costinha, Ntoi, Carmo, Ortega; Hesse, Moussakidis, Rodini, Squino, Martins; coffee
We say: Malmo 1-2 Olympiakos
With the Swedish title almost assured, Malmo can turn all its attention to Thursday night's Europa League clash against Olympiakos at the Eleda Stadium.
The Sky Blues have struggled domestically in recent fortnights and we can't imagine Thrillos returning to Greece without maximum points from this one.
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