Malmo vs Rangers Prediction: Back a high score-draw in Sweden on Thursday

Rangers kickstart another exciting UEFA Europa League campaign with a visit to Swedish champions Malmo on Thursday.

You can watch the action live on TNT Sports 2 from 17:45 after reading the thoughts of Betfred’s Frank Monkhouse, who tipped a first scorer in the Gers’ weekend cup win as he takes us through his Malmo vs Rangers Predictions...

Thursday brings an action-packed programme from the Europa League, with nine games to enjoy. Swedish Allsvenskan champions Malmo enjoy home advantage as they renew rivalries with Scottish Premiership runners-up Rangers at Eleda Stadion.

The locals beat rivals Hacken 4-0 at this venue on Sunday and aim to continue their winning ways against the visitors. The stats show Malmo have never lost to Rangers in four previous meetings.

Rangers suffered the pain of another early exit from the Champions League but must dust themselves down and focus on progressing to the latter stages of UEFA’s second competition.

Thursday’s trip to Sweden gives Philippe Clement’s team a chance to bag an early three points that would help win over a disgruntled support. Will the visitors finally get off the mark against Malmo? You can have your say now on the Betfred website and app.

Malmo vs Rangers Odds

Malmo and Rangers last met in the 2021/22 Champions League when the Swedes scored back-to-back 2-1 wins to progress. Two quick-fire goals at this venue put them in a commanding position before Steven Davis scored late.

At Ibrox, the visitors fell behind early and had Bonke Innocent sent off but fought back to record another 2-1 victory. A lot has changed in both camps since that memorable night, but everyone connected to the home team would love a repeat performance. Malmo is 11/8 favourites at Betfred to win again.

Rangers arrive in town fresh from a confidence-boosting 3-0 weekend win over Dundee in the League Cup. Followers of this column banked two winners thanks to bets on Cyriel Dessers to score first and Gers -1 goal on the handicap.

Nigerian striker Dessers scored two on the club’s long-awaited return to Ibrox, with captain James Tavernier netting the spare. It was the perfect preparation for this trip, and fans can back Rangers at a useful 2/1 to add another early season victory. The draw will also be popular at an eye-catching 23/10.

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Over 2.5 goals @ 10/11

Our first bet in Sweden is on this game producing at least three goals, and the odds are good enough to back it as a single or add to your midweek multiples. Taking over 2.5 goals would’ve landed you a profit in each of the last two games involving these rivals, with both teams finding the net at least once in the previous three.

Focusing on the hosts' recent form, we note Malmo beat Djurgarden 4-0 at this venue earlier this month. They also drew 2-2 with Kalmar last month after beating Norrkoping 2-1. It’s also worth knowing that two of the visitors’ previous three games produced exactly three goals: a 3-0 defeat in the Old Firm derby and Saturday’s comfortable win over Dundee. The Gers smashed six past Ross County and beat Motherwell 2-1 in August.