Elche will look to climb out of the relegation zone when they host Mallorca in La Liga on Saturday at Estadio Martinez Valero.
Having suffered six defeats in their last eight league outings, Elche are firmly embroiled in the drop battle and are in desperate need of positive results to keep their top-flight status intact. Their recent form offers little encouragement, and the pressure is beginning to mount as the season approaches its decisive phase.
Mallorca, meanwhile, sit just two points above their hosts, meaning this clash carries significant implications for both sides. A second consecutive victory for the visitors would provide a major boost to their survival hopes and could create valuable breathing room between themselves and the relegation zone.
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Elche vs Mallorca key stats
- Elche are without a win in their last 12 matches.
- Mallorca have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 14 matches.
- Seven of Elche's last eight games has produced fewer than 11 corners.
Elche vs Mallorca preview: Massive relegation six-pointer
| Elche | vs | Mallorca |
|---|---|---|
| 18th | Position | 16th |
| 26 | Points | 28 |
| 36 | Goals For | 33 |
| 45 | Goals Against | 45 |
| 6 | Clean Sheets | 3 |
| 10th | Home Rank | 11th |
| 20th | Away Rank | 19th |
Elche sit 18th in the La Liga table with 26 points from 28 matches, and are in a downward spiral after a dismal run of 12 games without a win.
Having picked up just two points from their last eight matches, Eder Sarabia's side are in desperate need to arrest their decline at the earliest opportunity.
Elche have scored first in five of their last six matches against Mallorca.
Elche have managed five wins on home soil, but their lack of cutting edge in attack has been a major concern, while their defensive frailties have only compounded the problem. It therefore comes as no surprise that they are currently the worst-performing side in La Liga.
The hosts will be without on-loan Barcelona defender Hector Fort due to a shoulder injury, while John Donald remains a doubt with a muscular issue.
Mallorca, who sit 16th in the league table, remain firmly in the relegation mix, with their away record - just one win on the road - the second worst in the division, only ahead of Elche.
After a run of four consecutive defeats and a draw, Mallorca returned to winning ways with a 2-1 home victory over Espanyol, and will now fancy their chances in this crucial relegation six-pointer.
Mallorca have failed to keep a clean sheet in their previous seven meetings against Elche.
However, the visitors’ defensive vulnerabilities remain a major concern, having failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 14 matches, while also conceding first in five of their previous six outings.
Martin Demichelis' side will be without Jan Salas and Takuma Asano due to injury, while Marash Kumbulla, Abdon Prats, and Lucas Bergstrom remain major doubts.
Elche vs Mallorca form guide & betting tips
| Elche | vs | Mallorca |
|---|---|---|
| D-L-D-L-L | League Form | L-L-L-D-W |
| 2 | Points | 4 |
| 20th | Form Table | 17th |
| 5 | Goals For | 5 |
| 10 | Goals Against | 8 |
| D-L-D-L-L | Form (all comps) | L-L-L-D-W |
Whispers Predicts: Elche 2-2 Mallorca
With both sides struggling for form and consistency, it is difficult to pick a clear-cut winner, although Elche may still back themselves to claim all three points on home soil.
Mallorca are unbeaten in their last two matches, and a draw at 3.2 looks a plausible outcome in what could be a tightly contested affair.
Nine of Elche’s last 10 matches have seen both teams find the net, making BTTS - Yes at 1.91 an appealing option.
Furthermore, eight of Mallorca’s last 10 games have produced at least three goals, suggesting that Over 2.5 goals at 2.1 could offer strong value.
> Match result: Draw at 3.2 | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS - Yes at 1.91 | Likelihood: Probable
> Total goal: Over 2.5 at 2.1 | Likelihood: Possible
> Uncer 10.5 corners at 1.47 | Likelihood: Possible