Prediction Olympic vs Malmö FF 2025/2026 – Betting Tips for the Svenska Cupen on 17/09/2025

Cup clash under the lights in Malmö: David vs Goliath with real bite

The Svenska Cupen second round serves up a classic regional evening when Olympic welcome Allsvenskan giants Malmö FF to Malmö Stadion on 17/09/2025. For Olympic this is a chance to ride momentum from a thumping 5-1 win over Torslanda just days earlier and to show that the Ettan side can trouble higher-level opposition on home soil — albeit in a familiar city. Malmö arrive with a steady streak of results from the top flight and European fixtures behind them, a team used to managing tight affairs and grinding out draws that keep them in contention week after week.

Olympic’s recent form reads like a rollercoaster: an emphatic 5-1 victory was followed by a draw and a heavy away defeat not long before. That inconsistency is tempered by spells of attacking potency — their recent matches show they can score in bursts and create chances, which is dangerous in a one-off cup tie. Statistics supplied reflect Olympic’s attacking output in the sample matches and a tendency for matches with goals; their last fixtures included multi-goal affairs and at least one clear clean sheet. Playing in Malmö Stadion gives them a local edge in travel terms, but not necessarily the quality advantage.

Malmö’s measured approach and cup priorities

Malmö FF come off a hard-fought 2-2 draw at Elfsborg, a match where they showed resilience to claw back into the game. Their sequence of results leans heavily towards draws and narrow wins — a sign of a side that is compact, defensively aware and hard to break down. Recent victories, including away European wins, demonstrate they can switch on the intensity and close out matches when needed. The Allsvenskan context shows Malmö are used to higher tempo and tactical discipline, which should serve them well in a knockout tie where mistakes are punished.

Expect Malmö to prioritize control and compact defending, forcing Olympic to take risks and open up space on the counter. Olympic will look to unleash their forwards and make the most of set-piece opportunities and home familiarity.

Betting suggestion: Malmö FF to win (1X2). Based on Malmö’s greater consistency at a higher level, their recent run of competitive results and the likelihood they can control a cup tie against an inconsistent Ettan side, the away win in the 1X2 market is the cleanest value play.