Prediction Malmö FF vs Dinamo Zagreb 2025/2026 – Betting Tips for the Europa League on 23/10/2025

Europa League clash at Malmö Stadion promises edge to visitors

The Europa League returns to Malmö Stadion on 23 October and the fixture between Malmö FF and Dinamo Zagreb looks set to deliver a high-stakes night. Malmö arrive buoyed by a recent domestic win over Norrköping, but their European ledger paints a different picture — two group games, zero points and only a single goal scored. Dinamo Zagreb, by contrast, have announced themselves in this group as the team to beat: two wins from two, six goals for and just two conceded. The contrast in group form gives the visitors a clear psychological and practical advantage heading into this Round 3 meeting.

Malmö’s recent results are a mixed bag. They showed resilience to beat Norrköping 2-0 and have had moments of attacking promise — scoring three in home wins and producing matches with plenty of chances — but they have also been on the wrong end of heavy defeats in Europe and domestically. The home side’s underlying numbers suggest they can generate shots and dangerous attacks, yet the conversion to consistent European points has been absent. Hugo Bolin’s standout show in the most recent league outing highlights Malmö’s ability to thrive in bursts, but translating that to continental success remains the challenge.

Dinamo Zagreb’s form and efficiency are hard to ignore

Dinamo arrive with momentum. Their domestic performances have mostly been dominant and their European form reflects attack-minded efficiency: multiple-goal wins, good shot accuracy, and a confident winning rhythm. Scott McKenna earned the best-player plaudits in Dinamo’s latest domestic victory, underscoring a squad that’s finding form at the right moment. Statistically, Dinamo’s group is thriving — perfect on points so far — and their ability to score freely in both domestic and continental fixtures makes them a genuine threat away from home.

Both teams have been involved in goal-heavy affairs recently. Malmö’s fixtures have often produced over 2.5 goals and Dinamo’s results this season suggest the same; the attacking averages and over-2.5 percentages on both sides point to an open game rather than a cagey tactical stalemate. The market mirrors the on-field picture: bookmakers make Dinamo the slight favorites with away odds around 2.30, while a Malmö win is priced longer and a draw sits in between.

Betting suggestion: Dinamo Zagreb to win (Away, 1X2). Given Dinamo’s perfect group start, superior recent form and the bookmaker probabilities favoring the visitors, backing an away victory offers the best value. Keep stakes sensible and consider match live dynamics if Malmö can force an early rhythm at home.