Malmo vs Red Star Belgrade - prediction, team news, lineups

[(Malmo FF) Weakness]:
1. Malmo FF have yet to secure a win in this season's Europa League, with severely insufficient competitiveness. The team are 7 points away from the playoff zone, essentially out of contention for the next stage, making it difficult for them to have significant pursuit or desire to win in this match.
2. Malmo FF are currently in the domestic league offseason, with the new season not starting until April. Additionally, the team are essentially out of contention for the next stage of the Europa League, raising concerns about their preparation mindset for this match.
3. Malmo FF have performed poorly in this season's Europa League, managing only 1 draw and 5 losses in 6 matches so far, without a single victory.
4. Malmo FF's offensive and defensive performance in the Europa League has been disappointing, scoring only 3 goals and conceding as many as 12 goals in 6 matches.
5. In their last 10 official matches, Malmo FF have only managed 2 wins, 2 draws, and 6 losses, losing 3 of their last 4 matches.
6. Malmo FF's recent performance against the spread has been poor, winning the game data in only 4 of their last 10 matches, with a win rate against the spread of only 30% in their last 10 official home matches.

[(Crvena Zvezda) Strength]:
1. Crvena Zvezda currently rank 17th in the Europa League league phase. They are in a critical phase of competing for the playoffs and, facing Malmo FF, who have struggled in European competitions, the team hope to secure all three points away from home to further advance toward the knockout stage.
2. Crvena Zvezda will end their winter break in two weeks and return to league competition, making the next two Europa League matches a good opportunity for the team to adjust their form. Therefore, the team attach great importance to this match.
3. Crvena Zvezda have shown stable performance in European competitions, achieving 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last 6 matches. They are currently only 3 points away from eighth place.
4. Crvena Zvezda have shown stable away performance recently, achieving 4 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their last 6 matches across all competitions, demonstrating a certain ability to overcome challenges.

[(Crvena Zvezda) Weakness]:
1. Crvena Zvezda's offensive performance in the Europa League league phase is concerning, having scored only 5 goals in their last 6 matches.
2. Crvena Zvezda's recent performance against the spread has been unfavorable, winning the game data in only 3 of their last 10 matches, with a win rate against the spread of only 20% in their last 10 away matches.

[Tips]:
Malmo FF are deeply mired in a difficult situation, having only managed 1 draw and 5 losses in the first 6 league phase matches, unable to secure a single victory. The team have exposed serious issues in both offense and defense, with overall competitiveness clearly insufficient for this level of competition. In contrast, Crvena Zvezda are not only making strong progress in their domestic league but have also achieved an inspiring three consecutive wins in the Europa League, with high team morale and full confidence. Based on Crvena Zvezda's overwhelming European form, excellent recent results, powerful attacking firepower, and Malmo FF's deep competitive crisis, Crvena Zvezda are favored to secure all three points away from home.

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