The Matchday 5 encounter in the 2025/26 Europa League group stage between Nottingham Forest (England) and Malmö (Sweden) will take place on November 27 at the City Ground. Nottingham Forest vs Malmö: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Nottingham Forest
The English side is currently among the top 24, sitting in 23rd place. In the last round, the team dropped points again with a goalless draw away to Sturm. However, the club has not conceded in two consecutive Europa League group stage matches. Notably, Nottingham Forest previously secured a win at home against Porto (2-0), which remains their only victory so far (2 draws and 1 loss).
- The team is on a four-match unbeaten run in official competitions (2 wins and 2 draws).
- At least one opponent failed to score in 6 of Nottingham Forest's last 8 matches in the Europa League and Premier League.
- The club has only managed 1 first-half victory in their last 7 home matches in official competitions (3 draws and 3 losses).
Predicted lineup for Nottingham Forest (4-3-3)
Matz Sels – Murillo, Neco Williams, Nikola Milenkovic, Oleksandr Zinchenko – Douglas Luiz, Elliot Anderson, Morgan Gibbs-White – Dan Ndoye, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Igor Jesus.
Malmö
The Scandinavians have been disappointing in the main stage of the Europa League. Henrik Rydström's side has managed only 1 point from 4 matches, placing them 33rd in the standings. The team played three home games, with their only positive result being a draw against Dinamo Zagreb (1-1). In the other home matches, the Swedes narrowly lost to Ludogorets (1-2) and Panathinaikos (0-1). Away, the club suffered a heavy defeat to Viktoria Plzeň (0-3).
- The Swedes have failed to win 17 of their last 20 Europa League matches (3 draws and 14 losses).
- Exactly two or three goals were scored in 5 of Malmö's last 6 matches in this European competition.
- The Scandinavians have scored in 12 of their last 14 away matches in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Malmö (4-3-3)
Melker Ellborg – Andrej Djuric, Gabriel Busanello, Pontus Jansson, Jens Stryger Larsen – Kenan Busuladzic, Otto Rosengren, Adrian Skugmar – Sead Haksabanovic, Hugo Bolin, Emmanuel Ekong.
Referee
Harm Osmers (Germany)
Matches – 10 (International matches, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 51;
Average yellow cards per match – 5.1;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 22;
Penalties – 40%.
Nottingham Forest vs Malmö: Match Prediction
Sean Dyche is gradually bringing order to his new club. The team has not conceded in two Europa League matches, and their first Premier League victories have started to come. Notably, in the last two league rounds, the English side defeated Leeds at home (3-1) and sensationally thrashed Liverpool away with a clean sheet (3-0).
It is important to note that Nottingham Forest has scored 3 goals in two consecutive Premier League matches, indicating a healthy psychological atmosphere within the team, suggesting they will soon climb up the standings. With this manager, Nottingham Forest won their last home Europa League match, defeating the Primeira Liga leaders. Malmö is noticeably weaker than the Portuguese side and the opponents Nottingham Forest has faced in their league. Therefore, I expect a confident home victory in this match.
My prediction – Nottingham Forest with a handicap (-1.5)
