Europa League 2025-2026: Malmö-Ludogorets, the likely lineups

At the Eleda Stadion in Malmö at 9 p.m., the first day of the Europa League group stage is staged with a match between Rydstrom’s hosts and Ludogorets. Both sides qualified for the competition after making it through the playoffs: the Swedes overwhelmed Sigma Olomouc, while the Bulgarians upended Shkendija.

Malmö is expected to feature a 4-4-2: forward will be young Gudjohnsen, flanked by Haksabanovic, with Bolin and Skogmar manning the midfield lanes. In defense, Jansson will form the central pair with Rosler. Sigurdsson, Botheim and Dahlin are absent.

Jovicevic will respond with a 4-1-4-1: Bile will be the offensive point man, supported on the outsides by Caio Vidal and Tekpetey. Pedro Naressi will be the pivot in front of the defense in which Almeida will flank Kurtulus. Camara and Terziev are unavailable.

Probable lineups

Malmö (4-4-2): Olsen; Stryger, Jansson, Rosler, Busanello; Skogmar, Johnsen, Rosengren, Bolin; Haksabanovic, Gudjohnsen. All: Rydstrom.

Ludogorets (4-1-4-1): Padt; Son, Kurtulus, Almeida, Andersson; Pedro Naressi; Tekpetey, Kaloc, Chochev, Caio Vidal; Bile. All: Jovicevic.

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