Liam Duckstein
Malmo and Midtjylland meet on June 26 in Bergen, Norway, at Brann Stadion, in what is a straightforward pre-season friendly. The neutral venue adds an interesting twist, as neither side enjoys a home advantage. Midtjylland enter this fixture with a perfect record in June so far, having beaten Lillestrom 1-0 in their only outing this month. Malmo, coached by Guillermo Molins, head into this game on mixed form, having won just one of their last two matches in the same period.
Two players stand out heading into this game. For Malmo, striker Erik Botheim has been the standout performer in recent outings, scoring three goals in his last appearance and showing real cutting edge in front of goal. For Midtjylland, with their lineup data unavailable, coach Mike Tullberg will be the one to watch in terms of how he sets his side up tactically, as the Danish club carry a significantly higher world ranking and will likely look to control proceedings.
Hot stat: Malmo’s Erik Botheim scored a hat-trick in their most recent match, a 5-2 win over Halmstads, making him the most dangerous attacking threat heading into this friendly.
| 🏆 Tournament: | International Club Friendly 2026, June Phase |
| 🏟 Venue: | Brann Stadion, Bergen |
| 🗓️ Date: | 26.06.2026 |
| ⏰ Time: | 14:00 CEST |
Malmo vs Midtjylland Prediction
Midtjylland are the stronger side on paper. Their world club ranking places them well ahead of Malmo, and their recent domestic form reflects that quality. They beat Copenhagen 1-0 and Lillestrom 1-0 in recent matches, showing solidity and a capacity to grind out results against competitive opposition.
Malmo have been inconsistent. Their last five Allsvenskan matches all ended in defeats, and while they did put five past Halmstads, that was against a side in poor form. The level of opposition Midtjylland have been tested against is notably higher.
We predict a Midtjylland win here. They are the more organised and better-ranked outfit, and even in a friendly context, their recent results suggest they know how to manage matches. Malmo’s defensive record in their last five league games, conceding in every single one, points to vulnerability at the back that Midtjylland could exploit.
Malmo have been committing fouls regularly and picking up yellow cards, which in a friendly setting may mean Tullberg’s side get opportunities from set pieces. Their pass accuracy over the last match was 88%, suggesting they can build play patiently. Malmo’s pass accuracy sits lower, and they have been losing the ball frequently in recent games. That ball security issue could hurt them against a side as organised as Midtjylland.
Goals may be limited. Midtjylland’s last two results were both 1-0 wins, and their match against Nordsjaelland ended 0-0. Expect a low-scoring affair, perhaps with the Danish side edging it by a single goal.
| 🔥Hot Tip: | Midtjylland to win to nil |
| ⚽Total Goals: | Under 2.5 |
| 💥Both Teams To Score: | No |
| 🎯Total Corners: | Under 8.5 |
Team Analysis
Malmo’s recent run of results is hard to ignore. They lost four consecutive Allsvenskan matches before picking up a win over Halmstads, a side sitting in very poor form themselves. Before that friendly win, Malmo fell to Hammarby 4-1, Hacken 3-2, and Mjallby 3-2 in the league. The pattern is clear: they are shipping goals regularly and struggling against quality opposition.
Their 5-2 win over Halmstads did show some attacking potential, with Botheim’s hat-trick and Kenan Busuladzic also contributing a goal and an assist. But the defensive shape remains a concern. Jens Stryger Larsen and Andrej Djuric have been the regular starters at the back, and both have been exposed repeatedly in recent weeks.
Midtjylland’s recent form is more encouraging. They beat Lillestrom 1-0 in their only June outing, then look back at a 1-0 win over Copenhagen in domestic competition, which is a strong result against a title contender. They drew 0-0 with Nordsjaelland and lost narrowly to Brondby 3-2 in what was a high-intensity match. Their 3-3 draw with Viborg showed they can be open at times, but that was one of their more unusual results in a run that otherwise shows defensive discipline.
Mike Tullberg’s side tend to keep things tight. Three of their last five matches produced under 2.5 goals, and they have only conceded more than once in a game on two occasions in that run. That kind of consistency is what separates them from Malmo right now.
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Midtjylland. Source: Official Website
Pre-game Odds and Win Probability: Midtjylland the Favourite
- Moneyline Malmo N/A | Midtjylland N/A
- Draw N/A
- Over/Under Over 2.5 N/A | Under 2.5 N/A
- BTTS (both teams to score) Yes N/A | No N/A
Bookmaker odds were not available at the time of writing. Given Midtjylland’s superior ranking and recent form, we would expect them to be priced as clear favourites. The under 2.5 goals market and the “Midtjylland to win to nil” option should carry decent value based on both teams’ recent scoring and defensive patterns.
Malmo look likely to line up in a 4-1-3-2 or a slight variation of that shape under Guillermo Molins. Robin Olsen takes the goalkeeping spot based on his appearance data, with a solid back four built around Djuric and Stryger Larsen. Otto Rosengren sits as the defensive midfielder, offering cover and acting as the main passing hub with 112 passes in his last outing. Erik Botheim is the name to watch in attack after his hat-trick against Halmstads. Kenan Busuladzic, who contributed both a goal and an assist in that same game, adds further creativity and direct running from midfield. Sead Haksabanovic provides width and link-up play on the flank.
Midtjylland’s individual player statistics were not available in our data at the time of writing. Based on the team’s preferred 4-4-2 formation used across their last five matches, Mike Tullberg will likely set up with a compact midfield block and two strikers pressing high. The 4-4-2 suits their style of winning low-scoring games through organisation and quick transitions, which we have seen repeatedly in their recent results. Once lineups are confirmed, we will update this section accordingly.
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Malmo. Source: Official Website
TipsGG Match Prediction
Midtjylland are the pick here. The Danish side have beaten higher-ranked domestic opponents recently, keep clean sheets regularly, and enter this match with 100% form in June. Malmo have conceded in every one of their last five competitive matches, and their defensive shape has been poor against technically sound sides.
We predict a narrow Midtjylland win, likely 1-0, with under 2.5 goals and no goals for Malmo representing the best value angles. Malmo’s attacking spark through Botheim is real, but Midtjylland’s defensive structure should be enough to keep him quiet. The neutral venue at Brann Stadion removes any home comfort for either side, which only plays into the more disciplined team’s hands.
