Sunday , 16 August 2026

Malmo FF vs PAOK Thessaloniki FC, Champions League Q 2024 ROUND 3

Champions League Qualification · 2024
Malmo FF
2 – 2
Full Time
PAOK Thessaloniki FC
Tue 6 Aug 2024 · 17:00 UTC Nya Malmo Stadion HT 45' · FT 45'
Hugo Bolin 45' Y
Erik Botheim 52' Y
Y 70' Abdul Rahman Baba
Y 72' Joan Sastre
Y 84' Mohamed Mady Camara
Sebastian Nanasi 87' Y
Y 90' Magomed Ozdoev

Overview

Match Preview

Malmo FF vs PAOK Thessaloniki FC — Champions League Q at Nya Malmo Stadion.

Match Details

  • Referee John Beaton

Head-to-Head

1
1
Malmo FF 2 games · Avg 5.5 goals PAOK Thessaloniki FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-08-06 Malmo FF 2–2 PAOK Thessaloniki FC

Recent Form

Malmo FF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 Aug PAOK Thessaloniki FC H 2–2 D
30 Jul KÍ Klaksvík A 2–3 L
23 Jul KÍ Klaksvík H 4–1 W
03 Nov Sporting Clube de Braga A 1–2 L
27 Oct Royale Union Saint-Gilloise H 0–2 L
13 Oct 1. FC Union Berlin A 0–1 L
PAOK Thessaloniki FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 Aug Malmo FF A 2–2 D
31 Jul FK Borac Banja Luka A 1–0 W
24 Jul FK Borac Banja Luka H 3–2 W

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Malmo FF have kicked off against PAOK Thessaloniki FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' PAOK Thessaloniki FC have won 23 goals from 24 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 10' Tomasz Kedziora has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 15' Malmo FF currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 20' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 25' It looks like no one’s ball. PAOK Thessaloniki FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 28' GOAL! Pontus Jansson scores on 28. Assisted by Sebastian Nanasi
  • 33' Malmo FF is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 38' PAOK Thessaloniki FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 42' What a strike from Taison! The score is 1-1.
  • 45' The referee shows Malmo FF player a card on 45.
  • 50' Jonny Otto has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 52' The referee calls foul for Erik Botheim. He receives a card.
  • 57' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 57 minutes.
  • 62' Both keepers have barely been tested. Malmo FF and PAOK Thessaloniki FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 65' Time for substitution for Malmo FF. Erik Botheim is replaced by Anders Christiansen.
  • 67' A goal from the Sweden international Sebastian Nanasi! He fires home on 67 to make it 2-1!
  • 70' Abdul Rahman Baba picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 70' PAOK Thessaloniki FC ring the changes. Brandon has done his job and it is now time for Tarik Tissoudali to step up.
  • 72' A moment of madness from Joan Sastre on 72 minutes earns him a card. PAOK Thessaloniki FC will be frustrated.
  • 73' Mohamed Mady Camara is ready to make an impact after coming on for Stefan Schwab at the 73 minute mark.
  • 75' A stunning finish from Abdul Rahman Baba — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 80' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Malmo FF that had 248 games and scored 152 goals.
  • 83' Another change for Malmo FF made on 83 minute. Hugo Bolin leaves to be changed by Taha Ali.
  • 84' The referee has no hesitation. Mohamed Mady Camara is booked for PAOK Thessaloniki FC — card on 84.
  • 87' It’s gonna be a card for Sebastian Nanasi.
  • 90' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Magomed Ozdoev on 90 minutes.
  • 90' Oliver Berg is replacing Sergio Pena for the Malmo FF side.
  • celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Malmo FF Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

PAOK Thessaloniki FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.57 Malmo FF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.44 PAOK Thessaloniki FC xG
I would bet for: Malmo FF or PAOK Thessaloniki FC 73% + Both teams to score 61%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Malmo FF39% Draw27% PAOK Thessaloniki FC34%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes61% 0% No39%
Avg goals/match: 3.01
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 80%
20%
± 2.5 57%
43%
± 3.5 35%
65%
± 4.5 19%
81%

Double Chance

Malmo FF or Draw
66%
Draw or PAOK Thessaloniki FC
61%
Malmo FF or PAOK Thessaloniki FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Malmo FF30% Draw44% PAOK Thessaloniki FC26%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.1%
2 – 1
8.4%
1 – 2
7.7%
1 – 0
6.9%
0 – 0
6.7%
0 – 1
6.3%
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
6%
0 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
4.4%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 2
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Malmo FF

Handicap Malmo FF covers Push PAOK Thessaloniki FC covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 12% 80%
-1.5 20% — 80%
-1 20% 19% 61%
-0.5 39% — 61%
+0.5 66% — 34%
+1 66% 18% 16%
+1.5 84% — 16%
+2 84% 10% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Malmo FF keeps clean sheet
24% ✓
PAOK Thessaloniki FC keeps clean sheet
22% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.