Malmö will kick off their Europa League campaign at home against Rangers on Thursday, riding high on their impressive form in the Allsvenskan.
Malmö:
They remain unbeaten in their last four league games, with no goals conceded since their defeat to Sparta Prague at the end of August. Notably, they secured dominant 4-0 victories against Djurgårdens and Häcken, as well as goalless draws against GAIS and AIK. With a substantial 11-point lead at the top of the table and only six matches remaining, Malmö can afford to focus on their European ambitions. Despite a tough Champions League qualifying campaign, the chance to shine in Europe again is enticing, and they hope to improve upon their previous group-stage exit in last season's Europa League.
Rangers:
Rangers will travel to Sweden on Thursday, eager to turn around their disappointing start to the season against Malmö. The team suffered a crushing 3-0 defeat in their first Old Firm derby and finds themselves five points adrift of Celtic. Their exit from the Champions League, marred by a contentious red card against Dynamo Kyiv, has further fueled their desire to succeed in Europe. However, their recent Europa League history is more promising; they were finalists in 2022 and narrowly missed the quarter-finals last season. A recent 3-0 cup win over Dundee has given the team a much-needed confidence boost, and with five of their next six matches at Ibrox, Rangers are hoping to build momentum and reclaim their form on the continental stage.
Prediction: 2-0
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