Malmö FF vs Dinamo Zagreb: Match Predictions Preview, Lineups, H2h for October 23, 2025

On October 23, 2025, Malmö will face Dinamo Zagreb in the third round of the UEFA Europa League group stage. The match starts at 21:00 Central European Time. Here’s a look at what to expect from this game.

Malmö

Malmö is having a tough season. After winning their league title two years in a row, they have struggled this year and may not finish in the top three of the Swedish league. They are currently three points behind third place with three matches left.

The team’s recent performances have been inconsistent, with only two wins in their last six matches. Their latest league game saw them defeat Norrköping 2–0, but overall, their form has been shaky.

This season, Malmö started in the Champions League qualifiers but were eliminated by Copenhagen. Now in the Europa League, their results haven’t improved much, losing their first two matches: 1–2 at home to Ludogorets and 0–3 away to Viktoria Plzeň.

Despite these challenges, Malmö can remember a past victory against Dinamo Zagreb at home, having won 2–0 in the 2011 Champions League qualifiers.

Dinamo Zagreb

For the first time in seven years, Dinamo Zagreb did not win the Croatian league title, with Rijeka taking the championship. As a result, they did not qualify for the Champions League this year, which is unusual for a team typically present in that competition.

This season, Dinamo has started strong. After ten rounds, they are at the top of the Croatian First League with a goal difference of 22–8 and have the league’s best attack. In Europe, they have also been impressive, winning both of their initial matches—3–1 against Fenerbahce at home and 3–1 against Maccabi Tel Aviv away.

They have scored in every match this season and won five of their last six games across all competitions.

In terms of head-to-head records, Dinamo and Malmö have faced each other only once officially. In the 2011 Champions League qualifiers, Dinamo won 4–3 on aggregate.

Probable Lineups

• Malmö: Olsen, Busanello, Jansson, Rosler, Stryger, Skogmar, Rosengren, Berg, Hugo Bolin, Haksabanovic, Ekong
• Dinamo Zagreb: Nevistic, Theophile-Catherine, McKenna, Goda, Valincic, Bennacer, Misic, Ljubicic, Kulenovic, Hoxha, Bakrar

Key Facts and Head-to-Head

• In 4 of Malmö’s last 5 matches, over 2.5 goals were scored.
• Malmö conceded first in 5 of their last 6 matches.
• Dinamo Zagreb won 5 of their last 6 matches.
• Dinamo Zagreb has won 3 of their last 4 away matches.
• Both teams scored in 6 of Dinamo Zagreb’s last 7 matches.
• Over 2.5 goals were scored in 9 of Dinamo Zagreb’s last 10 matches.

Malmö — Dinamo Zagreb Prediction

This match features two strong teams, but Malmö is currently struggling. They are not in the running for a European spot, which adds pressure. In contrast, Dinamo Zagreb is performing well both in their league and in Europe. With two wins already in the group stage and more experience in European play, the Croatian side looks set for a calm approach. Considering all these factors, a victory for Dinamo Zagreb seems likely. My suggestion for this match is Dinamo Zagreb – Draw No Bet at odds of 1.68.