🔊 The upcoming clash between Malmö and Sigma in the Europa League promises to be a thrilling event. Both teams are showing confident performances, but their form varies significantly. Malmö are showcasing impressive attacking prowess, averaging 2.1 goals per match, although their defense has been less reliable, as evidenced by recent goals conceded. Meanwhile, Sigma are known for their organized play on the road, allowing them to stay competitive even against stronger opponents. The odds favor the home side, yet the unpredictability of the Czech team adds an element of intrigue.
Head-to-Head
⚠These teams have never faced each other before.
Malmo Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Allsvenskan tournament, with Halmstad as the home side and Malmö as the visitors. The match concluded with a 0-4 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Malmö vs Halmstad):
- possession: 62% vs 38%;
- corners: 9 vs 7;
- fouls: 10 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- shots on target: 7 vs 4.
Malmö continue to delight their fans with a potent attacking display. The team are in fine form, securing seven wins in their last ten matches, showcasing stability and confidence on the pitch. However, their defense occasionally falters, conceding an average of 1.3 goals per game. It's important to highlight a trend towards high-scoring matches: the total has exceeded 2.5 goals in their last five Europa League games.
Sigma Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the First League, facing off against Sigma as the home team and Fastav Zlin as the visitors. The game concluded with a 1-0 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Sigma vs Fastav Zlin):
- possession: 50% vs 50%;
- corners: 7 vs 1;
- fouls: 13 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 4 vs 0.
Sigma have shown mixed results, with four wins and three losses in their last ten games highlighting their inconsistent form. Their average scoring rate is relatively low at just 0.9 goals per match, but their defense remains solid, conceding only one goal per game. An intriguing statistic is that the team almost always covers a +1.5 handicap on the road, achieving this in 24 of their last 25 matches across all competitions. This strategy could enable the club to maintain a respectable scoreline against stronger opponents.
Outcome Prediction Trends Sigma cover the +1.5 spread in 24 of their last 25 away games. Sigma have covered the +1.5 spread in 8 consecutive matches. 👉Prediction: Sigma Handicap (+1.5)(odds: 1.45)Total Goals Prediction Trends Malmo concede in 8 consecutive matches (Europa League). 👉Prediction: Sigma will score goal(odds: 1.52)Corners Prediction Trends Malmo take fewer than 7.5 corners in 7 of their last 8 matches (Europa League). 👉Prediction: Corners - Malmo Total Under (7.5)(odds: 1.46)Both Teams to Score Prediction Trends Malmo score and concede in 5 consecutive matches (Europa League). 👉Prediction: Both Teams To Score (Yes)(odds: 1.77)
Outcome Prediction
- Sigma cover the +1.5 spread in 24 of their last 25 away games.
- Sigma have covered the +1.5 spread in 8 consecutive matches.
Total Goals Prediction
- Malmo concede in 8 consecutive matches (Europa League).
Corners Prediction
- Malmo take fewer than 7.5 corners in 7 of their last 8 matches (Europa League).
Both Teams to Score Prediction
- Malmo score and concede in 5 consecutive matches (Europa League).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
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