The first Allsvenskan loss for Malmo FF and Jon Dahl Tomasson. At the Borås Arena, Elfsborg scored with Frederik Holst’s goal and took all three points. With less possession and passes, how had Jimmy Thelin’s team done it?
In this tactical analysis, we will show you the tactics that helped Elfsborg to beat Malmö. The home team were well-prepared, hence, having a good performance in different phases of play.
Lineups

Thelin put a very similar 4-2-3-1 team in this game. The only change was the right-back position, as Johan Larsson replaced Christopher McVey.
Tomasson’s Malmö tried to play a 4-3-3. Behrang Safari continued to start over Jonas Knudsen, the former Ipswich left-back. The former Crystal Palace loanee, Erdal Rakip was a part of the midfield three. At the frontline, Jo Inge Berget and Marcus Antonsson were the wingers.

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