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Slavia Prague and Malmo meet at Fortuna Arena on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 8:00 pm UK time, in a UEFA Europa League League Phase clash with pride at stake. Both sides aim to end their disappointing campaigns on a positive note.

Interesting Fact:

Slavia Prague and Malmo both enter this game tied on four points, with only goal difference separating them in the standings.

Team Analysis

Slavia Prague

Slavia’s Europa League campaign has been marred by poor finishing, managing just five goals from 124 shots—the worst conversion rate in the competition. They will hope to end their season on a high against familiar opposition.

Form:

• Last 5 matches: W-L-L-L-W
• Last match: 2-0 loss vs PAOK

Key Players:

• Tomas Chory: Top scorer for Slavia with three Europa League goals.
• Ales Mandous: Forced to step in as the first-choice goalkeeper due to squad issues.

Injuries/Suspensions:

• Out: David Doudera (suspension), Lukas Provod, Lukas Vorlicky, Tomas Vlcek, Ivan Schranz, Jan Boril (injuries).

Malmo

Malmo’s form in Europe has been poor, with nine losses in their last 10 away matches. They face a tough task against a Slavia side with strong home support, but they’ll aim to improve their record against Czech opposition.

Form:

• Last 5 matches: L-D-W-L-L
• Last match: 3-2 loss vs Twente

Key Players:

• Erik Botheim: Malmo’s top scorer in the Europa League with four goals.
• Lasse Berg Johnsen: A creative midfielder capable of unlocking defences.

Injuries/Suspensions:

• Out: Anders Christiansen (suspension), Pontus Jansson, Anton Tinnerholm, Sead Haksabanovic, Stefano Holmquist Vecchia (injuries).

Head-to-Head and Past Encounters

Slavia Prague defeated Malmo in both legs of their previous meeting in the 1996-97 UEFA Cup, winning 5-2 on aggregate.

Key Stats:

• Slavia are winless at home in the Europa League this season (1 draw, 2 losses).
• Malmo have lost nine of their last 10 away European matches.

Prediction

Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: Slavia Prague 2-1 Malmo

Slavia’s home advantage and superior defensive record should see them edge out a Malmo side that has struggled away from home in Europe.

Betting Tips

1. Both Teams to Score: Yes
2. Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals
3. Anytime Goalscorer: Tomas Chory

Possible Lineups

Slavia Prague (3-5-2):
Mandous; Holes, Ogbu, Zima; Lingr, Zafeiris, Dorley, Prebsl, Diouf; Chory, Chytil

Malmo (4-2-3-1):
Ricardo Friedrich; Stryger Larsen, Rosler, Zatterstrom, Busanello; Johnsen, Rosengren; Ali, Berg, Bolin; Botheim

Hot Stat

Malmo have conceded 14 goals in their last six matches across all competitions, highlighting defensive frailties.

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