{"id":1426633,"date":"2026-01-28T10:58:44","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T10:58:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1426633"},"modified":"2026-01-28T10:58:45","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T10:58:45","slug":"match-preview-genk-vs-malmo-29-01-2026-europa-league","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-genk-vs-malmo-29-01-2026-europa-league\/","title":{"rendered":"Genk vs Malmo: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Genk return to home soil in confident mood as they welcome Malmo for a Europa League<\/a> showdown, with one team pushing for the knockouts and the other desperate to turn their season around. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kick-off is set for 20:00 on Thursday at the Cegeka Arena, where Genk\u2019s consistent attacking edge and Malmo\u2019s struggles in both boxes set the tone for this contest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Based on Genk\u2019s dominant attacking metrics and Malmo\u2019s persistent defensive issues, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We\u2019re especially confident in backing a home win, given Genk\u2019s proven record in both the group and their superior season stats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Genk to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n4\/9 @ SkyBet<\/a>
(69.2%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nGenk have scored nearly twice as many goals as Malmo this season and boast a rock-solid defence. Malmo have yet to win in the group, conceding 13 times in 7 matches.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Both Teams To Score: No<\/strong><\/td>\n4\/5 @ Bet365<\/a>
(55.6%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nMalmo have struggled for goals, netting only 3 in 7 group games. Genk\u2019s defensive record (just 6 conceded) suggests the visitors may draw a blank again.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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    Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Genk have shown a balanced and effective approach, sitting in the top third of the table, while Malmo are rooted at the bottom after a torrid run of form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Genk<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n+3<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Malmo<\/td>\n35<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n-10<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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