28th Aug. UEFA Europa League---Sigma Olomouc VS Malmo FF Prediction
UEFA Europa League - Sigma Olomouc VS Malmo FF
Match Time:29-08-2025 00:30 Friday (GMT+8)
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Team Reviews
Sigma Olomouc are up against it in this UEFA Europa League playoff second leg at Andruv Stadion, trailing 3-0 from the first leg in Sweden. The Czech side, managed by Tomáš Janotka, have shown resilience in their domestic league, sitting fifth in the Czech First League with two wins, one draw, and two losses in their last five matches, scoring five goals and conceding four. Their home form is decent, with a 2-1 win over Slovan Liberec and a 1-0 victory against Zlín recently, but the 3-0 loss to Malmö exposed defensive frailties against top-tier attacks. Playing a 4-2-3-1, Sigma rely on captain Radim Breite’s leadership and the pace of wingers like Jan Navrátil, but injuries to key defenders Jiří Sláma (doubtful) and Filip Zorvan (out) could stretch their backline thin. They’ll need a miracle to overturn the deficit, banking on home support and set-piece chances to spark an unlikely comeback.
Malmö FF, under Henrik Rydström, are in top gear, carrying a 3-0 aggregate lead and a strong start to their 2025/26 Allsvenskan campaign. Their recent form is impressive: three wins and two draws in their last five across all competitions, scoring 10 goals while conceding just two, excluding a 5-0 Champions League loss to Copenhagen. The first leg showcased their dominance, with Sead Hakšabanović’s brace and Lasse Berg Johnsen’s penalty securing a 3-0 win, backed by 56% possession and 14 shots. Away from home, Malmö are unbeaten in their last four European qualifiers, with a clinical edge led by Taha Ali and Daníel Gudjohnsen. Minor knocks to Robin Olsen (doubtful) and no major absences mean they can rotate confidently, likely sticking with their 4-4-2 to control the game and hit on the counter.
Head to Head
The first leg marked the first competitive meeting between Sigma Olomouc and Malmö FF, with the Swedish side cruising to a 3-0 victory on August 21, 2025, at Eleda Stadion. Hakšabanović scored in the 8th and 42nd minutes, assisted by Ali, while Johnsen’s stoppage-time penalty sealed it. Sigma struggled to create chances, managing only six shots and 44% possession. Historical data is limited, but Malmö’s performance underlined their superiority against mid-tier European sides, with their last five European playoff games averaging 2.8 goals. Sigma’s home games against similar opposition tend to be tighter, but overturning a three-goal deficit against a team of Malmö’s caliber is a tall order.
Prediction
Malmö FF’s first-leg dominance, attacking depth, and strong away form make them heavy favorites to seal progression. Sigma Olomouc will throw everything at it with home support, but their defensive issues and Malmö’s counter-attacking threat should see the visitors hold firm. I predict a 1-1 draw, with Sigma grabbing a consolation through a set piece or Navrátil’s pace, but Malmö responding via Hakšabanović or Gudjohnsen to secure a 4-1 aggregate win. Malmö’s win-or-draw probability is around 80%, reflecting their control and Sigma’s slim chances of a comeback. Keep an eye on Malmö’s wing play and Sigma’s early pressure for any hope of drama.
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