MALMÖ, Sweden — On Thursday, May 22, 2025, Malmö FF will host AIK Fotboll at Eleda Stadium in a crucial Swedish Allsvenskan matchup. As the season heats up, both teams are looking to solidify their standings in the league.
Malmö, the reigning champions, strive to regain their position on top after a shaky start, having dropped 12 points in their first 10 games. They secured a much-needed 3-0 victory against Halmstad on Sunday, putting them back on track. However, they must overcome AIK’s strong unbeaten streak, having accumulated 22 points from their first 10 matches (W6 D4).
AIK, nicknamed Gnaget, enters the contest with momentum, but their recent matches have seen them struggle against lesser teams, including a 3-3 draw against Hacken. Historical performance favors Malmö, as AIK has not won in their last 23 visits to Malmö across all competitions, with 16 losses and seven draws since a win in 2001.
In terms of team news, Malmö faces significant injuries, notably striker who broke his leg, alongside two players out with ACL issues. The team will rely heavily on Anders Christiansen, their leading scorer with three goals this season, to lead the attack.
“It’s always a hard game against AIK,” Christiansen said. “We need to step up and perform at our best especially at home.”
AIK also deals with injuries, specifically their young talent who must miss the match due to an ACL injury. Coach Thomassen is expected to maintain most of his starting lineup, featuring former Manchester City striker ready to end his goal drought.
The spotlight will also be on Malmö’s coach as he hopes to steer his team to victory and keep them firmly in the title race. Currently, Malmö sits fifth, knowing that a win could close the gap to just one point behind AIK.
As both teams prepare for what promises to be an intense encounter, football fans are left wondering if AIK can maintain their unbeaten run or if Malmö can capitalize on their home advantage to push for the top once more.
With three of their last four encounters ending in draws, this match could be another tightly contested battle.
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