The Matchday 22 clash in La Liga between Atletico Madrid and Mallorca will take place on February 1 at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium. Atletico Madrid vs. Mallorca: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Atletico Madrid
The capital club did not stay long at the top of the Spanish championship standings. In the last two rounds, Diego Simeone's side dropped points – losing away to Leganes (0-1) and drawing at home against Villarreal (1-1). The team has slipped to second place and is now four points behind their city rivals Real Madrid. However, it's worth noting that Madrid's defense is the best in La Liga, having conceded only 14 goals.
- The number "1" appeared in the final score of Atletico's last five matches in La Liga.
- No more than three goals were scored in 17 of Atletico's last 20 games in La Liga.
- The club has failed to win the first half in six consecutive league matches (3 draws and 3 losses).
Mallorca
The islanders have played only two matches in La Liga this year. The club lost away to Villarreal (0-4) and at home to Betis (0-1). It's worth noting that they have lost consecutive league matches for the third time this season, but they have not lost three or more matches in a row since April 2022. Jagoba Arrasate's side remains in a high sixth place in the table, but their lead over the nearest competitor is only one point.
Midfielder Omar Mascarell will miss the match due to suspension.
- The club's uncompromising streak in La Liga stands at 10 matches (4 wins and 6 losses).
- At least two goals have been scored in 14 of Mallorca's last 18 league games.
- The number "1" appeared in the final score of 7 of Mallorca's last 10 matches in La Liga.
Predicted lineups for Atletico Madrid vs. Mallorca
Atletico Madrid (4-4-2): Jan Oblak – Reinildo Mandava, Robin Le Normand, Axel Witsel, Nahuel Molina – Pablo Barrios, Koke, Giuliano Simeone, Conor Gallagher – Angel Correa, Julian Alvarez.
Mallorca (4-2-3-1): Dominik Greif – Pablo Maffeo, Antonio Raillo, Johan Mojica, Jose Manuel Copete – Omar Mascarell, Samu Costa – Sergi Darder, Jesus Rodriguez, Robert Navarro – Cyle Larin.
Each team listed the starting lineup from their last match in this tournament.
Referee: Victor Garcia Verdura (Spain)
Matches – 10 (La Liga, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 47;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.7;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 27;
Penalties – 50%.
Atletico Madrid vs. Mallorca: Match Prediction
Madrid has lost the top spot in La Liga. The gap with Real Madrid is not too large, and there is a chance to reduce it to a minimum, but it is advisable not to drop points against lower-ranked opponents. Yes, the club dropped points in the last two rounds, but it is worth noting that before this, they won eight consecutive matches in La Liga. I am confident that Diego Simeone's side will regroup and secure three points in the upcoming match.
In the last four head-to-head encounters in La Liga, the capital club has consistently won. Additionally, during this period, Mallorca has scored only one goal. Furthermore, Atletico is the only club in the league that has not lost at home (8 wins and 3 draws). Meanwhile, Mallorca has played six matches against top-5 clubs in the current La Liga season and has not won any (2 draws and 4 losses). In their only away match against a team from the European competition zone, the islanders suffered a heavy defeat – a 0-4 loss to Villarreal.
I believe Diego Simeone's side will secure a convincing victory in the upcoming match. My prediction: Atletico Madrid with a handicap (-1)
