The Matchday 6 clash in La Liga between Real Sociedad and Mallorca will take place on September 24 at the Anoeta Stadium in San Sebastián. Real Sociedad vs. Mallorca: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Real Sociedad
Sergio Francisco's squad suffered a 1-3 defeat away to Betis in the last round. As a result, Real Sociedad endured their third consecutive loss in La Liga and conceded more than two goals for the first time in their last eight league matches. In the standings, the team has only two points and is in 18th place. Notably, the Basques are among just four clubs yet to win in the current La Liga season.
- The team has not won 6 of their last 8 home matches in the league (2 draws, 4 losses).
- The club conceded exactly 1 or 2 goals in 7 of their previous 8 home La Liga encounters.
- Both teams scored in 5 of Real Sociedad's last 7 league matches.
Predicted lineup for Real Sociedad (3-4-3)
Alejandro Remiro – Jon Aramburu, Duje Caleta-Car, Igor Zubeldia – Jon Gorrotxategi, Pablo Marin Tejada, Sergio Gomez, Brais Mendez – Takefusa Kubo, Ander Barrenetxea, Mikel Oyarzabal.
Midfielder Yangel Herrera and forward Orri Oskarsson are unavailable due to injuries.
Mallorca
In the previous round, Jagoba Arrasate's side managed to secure a point in a home encounter with Atlético Madrid (1-1). However, Mallorca extended their winless streak in the league to eight matches (3 draws, 5 losses). Despite this, the club managed to score in their fourth consecutive La Liga match. With two points, the team is positioned 19th in the standings. Notably, Mallorca has conceded ten goals this season, surpassing only Girona (15) in this regard.
- The club has not won in their last six away matches in La Liga (1 draw, 5 losses).
- A maximum of two goals were scored in 8 of the team's last 11 away league matches.
- Mallorca has not conceded more than one goal in 7 of their last 10 away La Liga games.
Predicted lineup for Mallorca (5-3-2)
Leo Roman – Marash Kumbulla, Martin Valjent, Antonio Raillo, Mateu Morey, Joan Mojica – Sergi Darder, Manu Morlanes, Samu Costa – Vedat Muriqi, Takuma Asano.
Defender Marash Kumbulla will not play due to injury. Additionally, the club has suspended their captain, midfielder Dani Rodriguez, for several games.
Match Prediction: Real Sociedad vs. Mallorca
Both teams have struggled in the current La Liga season, and I do not expect a thrilling encounter. Neither side has been prolific in front of goal. Even at home, Real Sociedad does not always delight fans with a flurry of goals: in their last eight home league matches, the team scored more than once only three times, and in four of those games, the Basques failed to find the net at all.
Mallorca often faces creative challenges on the road: in their last 14 away league matches, the team scored more than once only twice, and in seven instances during this period, they left the field without a goal. However, Mallorca can defend well: in 7 of their last 10 away league encounters, the team conceded a maximum of one goal.
I anticipate a low-scoring match, so my prediction: Total under 2.5 goals
* The starting lineup for each team is based on their previous match in this tournament.
