UEFA Europa League Gameweek 5
Nottingham Forest 3 - 0 FT Malmo FF
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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Manchester City
5-3
Sunderland
⚡ Intensity
100
⚖️ Balance
91
🏆 Stakes
67
🎲 Upset
0
Eight goals, hat-trick heroics, pure chaos.
Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Atletico Madrid
2-1
Real Madrid
⚡ Intensity
86
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
60
A chaotic derby flips Madrid's hierarchy.
Futmetrix Verdict
58
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Deportivo La Coruna
1-1
Real Betis
⚡ Intensity
43
⚖️ Balance
44
🏆 Stakes
56
🎲 Upset
37
Late drama denies Betis away victory.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
27' R. Yates
Pontus Jansson 33'
44' A. Kalimuendo (R. Yates)
HT
↓ H. Bolin ↑E. Ekong 52'
59' N. Milenkovic
↓ D. T. Gudjohnsen ↑A. Christiansen 65'
↓ L. Johnsen ↑K. Busuladzic 65'
66' ↓ A. Kalimuendo ↑Igor Jesus
66' ↓ N. Dominguez ↑D. Ndoye
66' ↓ I. Sangare ↑E. Anderson
73' Elliot Anderson
74' ↓ Murillo ↑N. Williams
77' Zach Abbott
81' Ryan Yates
84' ↓ J. McAtee ↑J. Sinclair
↓ A. Skogmar ↑O. Lewicki 87'
↓ S. Haksabanovic ↑O. Berg 87'
88' Jimmy Sinclair
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Nottingham Forest
Goalkeepers
John Victor Furtado 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Zach Abbott 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Nikola Milenković 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Morato 
MAGNET
97
Activity
97
Activity
94
Passes
3
Duels
Murillo 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
71%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Ryan Yates 
CAPTAIN FANTASTIC
0
Contribution
0
Contribution
8.2
Rating
Yes
Captain
Ibrahim Sangaré
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
65%
Pass Acc
Nicolás Domínguez
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
James McAtee
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Callum Hudson-Odoi
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
46%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Arnaud Kalimuendo 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
6.9
Rating
BENCH
Matz Sels 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Keehan Willows
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Neco Williams
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Willy Boly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolò Savona
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jack Thompson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Elliot Anderson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Archie Whitehall
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jimmy Sinclair
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dan Ndoye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Igor Jesus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Malmo FF
Goalkeepers
Melker Ellborg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Andrej Đurić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pontus Jansson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Colin Rösler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Jens Stryger Larsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lasse Berg Johnsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Adrian Skogmar 
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
9%
Pass Acc
6.5
Rating
Busanello 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Hugo Bolin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
52
Total Mins
52
Entry
Sead Hakšabanović
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Daníel Guðjohnsen
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Robin Olsen
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Johan Karlsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Martin Olsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oscar Lewicki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anders Christiansen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emmanuel Ekong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
38
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oliver Berg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stefano Vecchia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kenan Busuladžić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Lundbergh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Salifou Soumah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Erik Botheim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +9
P: 5 GD: +7
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -7
P: 5 GD: -8
P: 5 GD: -13
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +13
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +5
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -7
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -10
P: 8 GD: -11
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Nottingham Forest
Malmo FF
Nottingham Forest
Malmo FF
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Forest's Relentless Siege Smothers Helpless Malmo
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 33/100. A brutally one-sided European night at the City Ground exposed the massive gulf in class as the hosts cruised to an effortless victory.
The Opening Siege
The Intensity at the City Ground was palpable from the opening exchanges, as Nottingham Forest immediately pinned Malmo FF deep into their own penalty area. Dominating possession with 65% of the ball, the home side orchestrated a relentless attacking sequence that left the Swedish visitors chasing shadows for the entirety of the half. While the visitors desperately tried to maintain their defensive shape, they were utterly suffocated by the hosts' high-pressing game. The disparity across the pitch was incredibly stark, with Forest firing a staggering total of 22 shots compared to a solitary, harmless effort from distance by the visitors. It felt less like a competitive European fixture and more like a half-pitch attacking drill, as the home midfield dictated the tempo, won every second ball, and systematically dismantled any fleeting attempts at a counter-attack.
Breaking the Resistance
Despite the overwhelming pressure from the hosts, the Balance of the scoreline miraculously remained level until the 27th minute. It was then that R. Yates finally broke the Swedish deadlock with a well-earned strike that sent the home crowd into raptures. The floodgates threatened to swing wide open immediately after, but the visiting goalkeeper performed absolute heroics, racking up an impressive seven saves to prevent a total first-half collapse. However, those relentless waves of attacks proved too much to handle just before the interval. Yates seamlessly turned from scorer to provider, slipping a precise and devastating pass to A. Kalimuendo in the 44th minute. The sharp forward made no mistake with his finish, doubling the advantage and effectively killing off any lingering hopes of a Swedish revival before the halftime whistle even echoed around the stadium.
A European Stroll
The second half quickly devolved into a mere formality, though the Stakes remained significantly high for Forest's crucial goal difference in the league phase standings. N. Milenkovic emphatically added a third in the 59th minute, cementing a dominant 3-0 victory that perfectly reflected the underlying match statistics. At the back, Morato marshaled the defensive line flawlessly, ensuring the battered visitors never even caught a glimpse of a potential comeback. This crushing win solidifies Forest's firm grip on the playoff spots, sitting comfortably in 13th place and marching confidently toward the knockout rounds. Meanwhile, Malmo remains hopelessly rooted near the bottom of the table in 35th place, their miserable European campaign continuing with yet another heavy defeat on the road.
Key Questions
What made Nikola Milenković the Man of the Match?
Milenković earned a stellar 8.5 rating by anchoring a flawless clean sheet and scoring the decisive third goal to cap off a totally dominant performance.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Forest Eye Knockout Football Against Faltering Malmo
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 45/100. Nottingham Forest have a prime opportunity to cement their place in the top-24 playoff picture against a Malmo side desperately seeking a lifeline.
The Setup
Under the lights at the City Ground this November 27, 2025, the UEFA Europa League league stage continues with a clash of two teams heading in opposite directions. Nottingham Forest currently sit comfortably in 13th place with 14 points, well within the playoff qualification spots. Their impressive Stars rating is driven by the creative forces of M. Gibbs-White and E. Anderson. On the flip side, Malmo FF are enduring a nightmare European campaign. Languishing in 35th place with a single point and a dismal Form rating fueled by a five-match losing streak, the visitors are running out of time. The low Stakes reflect the massive gap between the two sides, while a heavily skewed Balance suggests the Swedish outfit will face relentless pressure.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls on Forest's attacking spearhead Igor Jesus matching up against Malmo's midfield anchor Oscar Lewicki. The Brazilian forward is in scintillating form and will look to exploit any gaps left by the visitors, while Lewicki remains one of the few bright spots for his team, attempting to break up play and shield a vulnerable defense.
Our Prediction
Expect a commanding 3-0 victory for the home side. Nottingham Forest will dictate the tempo early on, capitalizing on Malmo's defensive frailties. While Malmo goalkeeper Melker Ellborg has shown a knack for penalty saves, the sheer volume of high-quality chances created by the English side will ultimately overwhelm the visitors.