In-form Mallorca head to Barcelona this weekend aiming to extend a strong run of away results. Our Espanyol vs Mallorca prediction and La Liga betting tips consider whether they’ll be able to put another three points on the board.
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Espanyol vs Mallorca prediction: Both teams to score in road win
Key stats
- Our Espanyol vs Mallorca betting tips take into account a run of three straight defeats for the home team.
- Four of the last five matches involving Espanyol have seen both teams score.
- Three of Mallorca’s last four games have produced 2-1 scorelines.
Correct score prediction: Espanyol 1-2 Mallorca
Mallorca have tended to struggle away in recent years, but new boss Jagoba Arrasate has got them believing on their travels again. After impressive victories away to Betis and Real Valladolid, the Balearic Islanders have to fancy this.
With newly promoted Espanyol struggling in recent games and potentially missing their main forward Javi Puado, this could go the way of the visitors.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Mallorca the slight favourites
- HOME: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
- DRAW: 19/10 (2.90) – 34.5%
- AWAY: 6/4 (2.50) – 40.0%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The visitors are the favourites according to the Espanyol vs Mallorca odds with an implied probability of 40.0% that they win this match.
They were 2-1 winners against newly promoted opposition last time out, with Cyle Larin and Valery Fernandez getting their goals in Valladolid.
As for Espanyol, they head into this after a late 1-0 defeat at Betis, with Giovani Lo Celso striking to deny them a point.
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Most recent H2Hs: Home advantage normally key
Our Espanyol vs Mallorca prediction suggests this game could buck the recent trend which has seen four of the last five meetings won by the team playing at home. Espanyol have won five of the last six clashes in the Catalan capital.
Spain La Liga 25/02/23
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Spain La Liga 28/10/22
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Espanyol
Spain La Liga 20/03/22
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Mallorca
Spain Copa del Rey 15/01/22
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Espanyol
Spain La Liga 27/08/21
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Espanyol
Espanyol preview: Puado missing for the hosts
Top scorer Javi Puado is out injured for the home team. Defender Leandro Carbera is also an injury concern.
Predicted Lineup: Garcia (GK), Romero, Gomez, Kumbulla, El Hilali, Jofre, Kral, Lozano, Tejero, Cheddira & Veliz
Spain La Liga 29/09/24 L Real Betis 1 Espanyol 0 Spain La Liga 26/09/24 L Villarreal 2 Espanyol 1 Spain La Liga 21/09/24 L Real Madrid 4 Espanyol 1 Spain La Liga 14/09/24 W CD Alaves 2 Espanyol 3 Spain La Liga 31/08/24 W Rayo Vallecano 1 Espanyol 2
Mallorca preview: Muriqi sidelined again
Vedat Muriqi is a big absentee for Mallorca, but they’ve been coping well without their striker. Martin Valjent and Takuma Asano are rated doubtful.
Predicted Lineup: Grief (GK), Mojica, Copete, Raillo, Maffeo, Costa, Morlanes, Rodriguez, Darder, Valery & Larin
Spain La Liga 27/09/24 W Valladolid 1 Mallorca 2 Spain La Liga 23/09/24 W Real Betis 1 Mallorca 2 Spain La Liga 17/09/24 W Real Sociedad 0 Mallorca 1 Spain La Liga 14/09/24 L Villarreal 2 Mallorca 1 Spain La Liga 31/08/24 W Leganes 0 Mallorca 1
Player to watch – Dani Rodriguez
The absence of target man Muriqi has perhaps allowed Mallorca to be a bit more expansive with their build-up play and Dani Rodriguez plays a big part in that. The 36-year-old has two goals and two assists in La Liga this term.
Rodriguez’s attacking threat
Mostly operating off the left flank, Rodriguez averages 0.9 shots and 0.8 key passes per game in the Spanish top flight this season.
