Vikingur Reykjavik and Malmo reconvene for the second leg of their Champions League first-round qualifying tie following a thrilling first leg las week. The showdown is scheduled at Vikingsvollur for Tuesday night.
Malmo managed to edge Vikingur Reykjavik 3-2 in the first leg last week in a closely fought encounter that was companied with bad-temper. Referee Dumitru Muntean dished out no fewer than eight yellow cards and one red card, that was shown to Reykjavik’s attacker Kristall Mani Ingason in the first half.
Malmo lived-up to their expectations as the favorites to win the match, although Vikingur showed that they are not to be under-estimated and we expect an thrilling and closely-fought contest on Tuesday.
Both sides warmed-up for the second leg with a with impressive wins with the host getting involved again in five-goal thriller but this time beating Akranes 3-2 at home in their domestic league, while Malmo beat Varbegs 3-0 at home in the Swedish top-flight.
Therefore, both will be a good mood with the victories setting them up well for trying to reach the second round of the Champions League qualifiers, although Malmo have an advantage and any kind of draw will be enough for them.
Vikingur Reykjavik vs Malmo head to head
This will be the second encounter between the two sides and we expect an thriller in this clash. take a look at their previous results.
Home
- Vikingur Reykjavik 3-2 Akranes
- Malmo 3-2 Vikingur Reykjavik
- KR Reykjavik 0-3 Vikingur Reykjavik
- Selfoss 0-6 Vikingur Reykjavik
- IC Escaldes 0-1 Vikingur Reykjavik
Away
- Malo 3-0 Varbergs
- Malmo 3-1 Vikingur Reykjavik
- Sundsvall 2-1 Malmo
- Malno 2-1 Helsingborgs
- Malmo 2-0 Trelleborgs
Vikingur Reykjavik team news
Vikingur Reykjavik will be without Kristall Mani Ingason due to suspension.
Malmo team news
Malmo will be without Soren Rieks, Oscar Lewicki and Adi Nalic due to injuries while Erdal Rakip and Dennis Hadzikadunic are doubts with knocks.
Prediction and odds
- Malmo win
- Both sides to score
- Goals over 2.5
