Malmo FF vs Granada CF, Europe 2020-21 PLAY OFF ROUND
Overview
Match Preview
Malmo FF vs Granada CF — Europe at Malmo Stadion.
- Malmo FF 8 games · 1 pts (2025/26)
- Granada CF 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Mads-Kristoffer Kristoffersen
- Referee Mario Diks
- Referee Hessel Steegstra
- Referee Danny Makkelie
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olympique Lyonnais | 8 | 21 |
| 2 | Aston Villa FC | 8 | 21 |
| 3 | FC Midtjylland | 8 | 19 |
| 4 | Real Betis Balompié | 8 | 17 |
| 5 | FC Porto | 8 | 17 |
| 6 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 8 | 17 |
| 7 | SC Freiburg | 8 | 17 |
| 8 | AS Roma | 8 | 16 |
| 9 | KRC Genk | 8 | 16 |
| 10 | Bologna FC 1909 | 8 | 15 |
| 11 | VfB Stuttgart | 8 | 15 |
| 12 | Ferencvárosi TC | 8 | 15 |
| 13 | Nottingham Forest FC | 8 | 14 |
| 14 | FC Viktoria Plzeň | 8 | 14 |
| 15 | FK Crvena Zvezda | 8 | 14 |
| 16 | RC Celta de Vigo | 8 | 13 |
| 17 | PAOK Thessaloniki FC | 8 | 12 |
| 18 | Lille OSC | 8 | 12 |
| 19 | Fenerbahçe SK | 8 | 12 |
| 20 | Panathinaikos AO | 8 | 12 |
| 21 | Celtic FC | 8 | 11 |
| 22 | PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad | 8 | 10 |
| 23 | GNK Dinamo Zagreb | 8 | 10 |
| 24 | SK Brann | 8 | 9 |
| 25 | BSC Young Boys | 8 | 9 |
| 26 | SK Sturm Graz | 8 | 7 |
| 27 | FCSB Bukarest | 8 | 7 |
| 28 | Go Ahead Eagles | 8 | 7 |
| 29 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 8 | 6 |
| 30 | FC Basel 1893 | 8 | 6 |
| 31 | FC Red Bull Salzburg | 8 | 6 |
| 32 | Rangers FC | 8 | 4 |
| 33 | OGC Nice | 8 | 3 |
| 34 | FC Utrecht | 8 | 1 |
| 35 | Malmo FF | 8 | 1 |
| 36 | Maccabi Tel Aviv FC | 8 | 1 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Oct | Granada CF | H | 1–3 | L |
| 24 Sep | NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | H | 5–0 | W |
| 17 Sep | Budapest Honved FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 27 Aug | MKS Cracovia | H | 2–0 | W |
| 27 Feb | VfL Wolfsburg | H | 0–3 | L |
| 12 Dec | FC Kobenhavn | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Oct | Malmo FF | A | 3–1 | W |
| 27 Sep | Club Atlético de Madrid | A | 1–6 | L |
| 24 Sep | FC Lokomotivi Tbilisi | H | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Sep | Deportivo Alavés | H | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Sep | KF Teuta Durres | A | 4–0 | W |
| 12 Sep | Athletic Club | H | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
H2H (1 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Malmo FF this season
Malmo FF this season
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Granada CF get us underway at Malmo Stadion.
- 5' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 10' It looks surprising Granada CF does not make any changes. Maxime Gonalons has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 15' Malmo FF have won 152 goals from 248 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 20' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Malmo FF and Granada CF are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 25' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 30' Darwin Machis adds to his 0 season tally! Granada CF lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 35' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Malmo FF and Granada CF are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 40' Yangel Herrera has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 15 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 41' Malmo FF receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 41.
- 45' A goal from the Norway international Jo Inge Berget! He fires home on 45 to make it 1-1!
- 50' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 55' Malmo FF is showing some good football. However, Malmo FF are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 58' Brilliant from the ! Antonio Puertas makes it 1-2 with a superb finish on 58.
- 59' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Soldado.
- 61' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Anel Ahmedhodzic.
- 66' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 71' The supporters are chanting for Arnor Ingvi Traustason. He replaces Soren Rieks on 71 minute.
- 74' It is a substitution in Granada CF team. Antonio Puertas is replaced by Kenedy on 74 minute.
- 77' A change in the Malmo FF ranks — Isaac Thelin exits the field as Adi Nalic enters on 77.
- 79' Controversy at the stadium! Eric Larsson argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 81' Soldado makes way for Molina at the 81 minute mark. A tactical switch from Granada CF.
- 82' It’s a booking for Granada CF player. Montoro gets a Yellow card.
- 85' Magnificent from Yangel Herrera! That is 25 goals in 286 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 86' Yangel Herrera picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 89' Darwin Machis makes way for Dimitri Foulquier at the 89 minute mark. A tactical switch from Granada CF.
- 89' Granada CF player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 90' Granada CF receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 90.
- With this win, Granada CF is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Malmo FF Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 3
- 7
- 11
- 6
- 31
- 2
- 5
- 19
- 32
- 30
Bench
- 24
- 8
- 10
- 4
- 22
- 39
- 41
Coach
Jon Dahl Tomasson
Granada CF Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 4
- 22
- 11
- 1
- 6
- 16
- 19
-
10
Antonio Puertas ↓ Kenedy 74'
- 21
- 15
Bench
-
24
Kenedy ↑ 74'
-
23
Molina ↑ 81'
-
2
Dimitri Foulquier ↑ 89'
- 20
- 13
- 5
- 26
Coach
Diego Martinez
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jo Inge Berget | 1 |
| Darwin Machis | 1 |
| Antonio Puertas | 1 |
| Yangel Herrera | 1 |
Head to Head
Malmo FF Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.6
Malmo FF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.77
Granada CF xG
I would bet for:
Malmo FF or Granada CF 74% + Both teams to score 66%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Granada CF win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.37
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
Malmo FF or Draw
60%
Draw or Granada CF
66%
Malmo FF or Granada CF
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.6%
1 – 2
8.3%
2 – 1
7.5%
2 – 2
6.6%
0 – 1
5.4%
0 – 2
5.4%
0 – 0
4.9%
1 – 3
Actual
1 – 0
4.8%
2 – 0
4.4%
3 – 1
4%
2 – 3
3.9%
Asian Handicap — Malmo FF
| Handicap | Malmo FF covers | Push | Granada CF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 10% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 17% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 19% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 13% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Malmo FF keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Granada CF keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

