The Matchday 28 clash in La Liga between Mallorca and Espanyol will take place on March 15 at the Son Moix Stadium. Mallorca vs. Espanyol: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Mallorca
The Islanders drew 1-1 away against Athletic in the last round. Interestingly, the team has recorded the same scoreline in four of their last five league matches, along with a victory over Las Palmas (3-1). This current five-match unbeaten streak is the longest for the club in La Liga since August last year. Jagoba Arrasate's men are in seventh place, four points behind the European competition spots.
- Both teams scored in the club's last five league matches.
- No more than two goals were scored in 6 of Mallorca's last 7 La Liga games.
- The Islanders have not been trailing at halftime in 11 consecutive home matches in La Liga (3 wins and 8 draws).
Predicted lineup for Mallorca (4-4-2)
Dominik Greif – Martin Valjent, Antonio Raillo, Jose Manuel Copete, Pablo Maffeo – Joan Mojica, Omar Mascarell, Sergi Darder, Samu Costa – Takuma Asano, Vedat Muriqi.
Defender Jose Manuel Copete will miss the match due to suspension.
Espanyol
The Catalans also drew 1-1 in the last round. The club hosted Girona and was leading until the 88th minute but conceded a late penalty goal. The team is unbeaten in La Liga for three matches: before this, they had a home draw with Athletic (1-1) and an away win over Alaves (1-0). Manolo Gonzalez's side is in 15th place, just two points ahead of the nearest relegation zone rival, but they have a game in hand.
- No more than two goals were scored in 10 of Espanyol's last 12 La Liga games.
- Both teams scored in 6 of the last 8 La Liga matches for the Catalans.
- In their last eight league matches, the club suffered only one defeat (3 wins and 4 draws).
Predicted lineup for Espanyol (4-4-2)
Joan Garcia – Omar El Hilali, Leandro Cabrera, Carlos Romero, Marash Kumbulla – Jofre Carreras, Urko Gonzalez, Alex Kral, Pol Lozano – Javi Puado, Roberto Fernandez Jaen.
Midfielder Pol Lozano is out due to suspension.
Referee
Alejandro Quintero Gonzalez (Spain)
Matches – 14 (La Liga, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 56;
Average yellow cards per match – 4;
Red cards shown – 4;
Average fouls per match – 27;
Penalties – 29%.
Match Prediction: Mallorca vs. Espanyol
Both teams are in good form, losing infrequently, but often ending matches in draws. Therefore, I am hesitant to bet on a clean win for the hosts, as the Catalans are close to the relegation zone and are fighting for every point. Espanyol also has a poor away record and, before their win over Alaves, had not won in 12 consecutive away La Liga matches (3 draws and 9 losses).
Mallorca is a tough opponent for anyone at Son Moix. In their last 16 home league matches, they have lost only four times, and those were against teams fighting for a top-six finish. I also expect no more than two goals in this match. The Islanders have scored no more than one goal in 17 of their last 21 home La Liga matches. Meanwhile, the Catalans have not scored more than one goal in any of their 12 away games in this La Liga season.
My prediction: 1X and Total under 2.5 goals
