Malmo FF vs KR Reykjavik, Champions League 2022-23 QUALIFICATION ROUND 1
Overview
Match Preview
Malmo FF vs KR Reykjavik — Champions League at Eleda Stadion.
- Malmo FF 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- KR Reykjavik 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dumitru Muntean
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal FC | 8 | 24 |
| 2 | FC Bayern München | 8 | 21 |
| 3 | Liverpool FC | 8 | 18 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 8 | 17 |
| 5 | FC Barcelona | 8 | 16 |
| 6 | Chelsea FC | 8 | 16 |
| 7 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 8 | 16 |
| 8 | Manchester City FC | 8 | 16 |
| 9 | Real Madrid CF | 8 | 15 |
| 10 | FC Internazionale Milano | 8 | 15 |
| 11 | Paris Saint-Germain FC | 8 | 14 |
| 12 | Newcastle United FC | 8 | 14 |
| 13 | Juventus FC | 8 | 13 |
| 14 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 8 | 13 |
| 15 | Atalanta BC | 8 | 13 |
| 16 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 8 | 12 |
| 17 | Borussia Dortmund | 8 | 11 |
| 18 | PAE Olympiakos SFP | 8 | 11 |
| 19 | Club Brugge KV | 8 | 10 |
| 20 | Galatasaray SK | 8 | 10 |
| 21 | AS Monaco FC | 8 | 10 |
| 22 | Qarabag Agdam FK | 8 | 10 |
| 23 | FK Bodø/Glimt | 8 | 9 |
| 24 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 8 | 9 |
| 25 | Olympique de Marseille | 8 | 9 |
| 26 | Paphos FC | 8 | 9 |
| 27 | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 8 | 9 |
| 28 | PSV | 8 | 8 |
| 29 | Athletic Club | 8 | 8 |
| 30 | SSC Napoli | 8 | 8 |
| 31 | FC København | 8 | 8 |
| 32 | AFC Ajax | 8 | 6 |
| 33 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 8 | 4 |
| 34 | SK Slavia Praha | 8 | 3 |
| 35 | Villarreal CF | 8 | 1 |
| 36 | FK Kairat | 8 | 1 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Jul | KR Reykjavik | H | 3–2 | W |
| 08 Dec | Juventus FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Nov | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Nov | Chelsea FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Oct | Chelsea FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 29 Sep | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | A | 0–4 | L |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Malmo FF get us underway at Eleda Stadion.
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Thordur Ingason, as he is very good at scoring at Eleda Stadion with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 13' The referee shows Malmo FF player a Yellow card on 13.
- 16' Malmo FF is taking the lead after the goal scored by Martin Olsson on 16.
- 21' Lasse Nielsen has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 23' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Oliver Ekroth.
- 28' Denmark international Anders Christiansen has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 29' A moment of madness from Kristall Mani Ingason on 29 minutes earns him a Yellow card. KR Reykjavik will be frustrated.
- 32' The referee has no hesitation. Viktor Oerlygur Andrason is booked for KR Reykjavik — Yellow card on 32.
- 34' KR Reykjavik receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 34.
- 38' The deadlock is broken! Kristall Mani Ingason gets on the scoresheet on 38 minutes.
- 39' The referee has no hesitation. Kristall Mani Ingason is booked for KR Reykjavik — Red card on 39.
- 41' Veljko Birmancevic has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 41.
- 42' A goal from the Sweden international Ola Toivonen! He fires home on 42 to make it 2-1!
- 47' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 52' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 56' Niklas Moisander makes way for Felix Beijmo at the 56 minute mark. A tactical switch from Malmo FF.
- 57' A change in the KR Reykjavik ranks — Logi Tomasson exits the field as David Atlason enters on 57.
- 62' The 33-year-old Nikolaj Hansen has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 66' Erdal Rakip catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 66.
- 71' Malmo FF ring the changes. Anders Christiansen has done his job and it is now time for Sebastian Nanasi to step up.
- 72' Fresh legs for Malmo FF! Patriot Sejdiu comes on to replace Ola Toivonen.
- 77' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 78' Another change for KR Reykjavik made on 78 minute. Erlingur Agnarsson leaves to be changed by Ari Sigurpalsson.
- 80' The Malmo FF bench stirs into life. Erdal Rakip is withdrawn and Hugo Larsson gets his opportunity.
- 83' Thordur Ingason picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 84' Magnificent from Veljko Birmancevic! That is 16 goals in 6 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 89' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- With this win, Malmo FF is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Malmo FF Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 13
- 8
- 11
- 21
- 24
- 10
- 27
- 7
- 32
- 19
Bench
- 14
- 3
- 2
- 35
- 23
- 37
- 17
- 30
- 36
- 28
- 31
- 39
Coach
Milos Milojevic
KR Reykjavik Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
-
3
Logi Tomasson ↓ David Atlason 57'
- 7
- 10
- 20
- 80
- 23
- 8
- 12
- 22
- 16
Bench
- 1
- 5
-
17
Ari Sigurpalsson ↑ 78'
-
24
David Atlason ↑ 57'
- 18
- 11
-
9
Helgi Gudjonsson ↑ 80'
Coach
Arnar Gunnlaugsson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Karl Fridleifur Gunnarsson | 2 |
| Veljko Birmancevic | 2 |
| Anders Christiansen | 1 |
| Nikolaj Hansen | 1 |
| Martin Olsson | 1 |
| Ola Toivonen | 1 |
| Kristall Mani Ingason | 1 |
| Helgi Gudjonsson | 1 |
Head to Head
Malmo FF Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.86
Malmo FF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.52
KR Reykjavik xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 66% + Over 2.5 goals 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Malmo FF win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.38
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
71%
Draw or KR Reykjavik
54%
Malmo FF or KR Reykjavik
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Malmo FF win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.5%
2 – 1
8.6%
1 – 2
7.1%
2 – 2
6.5%
2 – 0
5.9%
1 – 0
5.7%
3 – 1
5.3%
0 – 0
4.9%
0 – 1
4.5%
3 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
4%
3 – 0
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Malmo FF
| Handicap | Malmo FF covers | Push | KR Reykjavik covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 14% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 20% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 16% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 9% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Malmo FF keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
KR Reykjavik keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.