Mallorca and Real Sociedad are in midweek action in Spain. Our Mallorca vs Real Sociedad prediction and La Liga betting tips consider whether either side can bounce back from defeats on Saturday.
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Mallorca vs Real Sociedad prediction: Bore draw in Palma
Key stats
- Our Mallorca vs Real Sociedad betting tips take into account that both sides average just 0.60 goals scored per game in La Liga this term.
- Three of Mallorca’s last four home fixtures in the league have ended in draws.
- Real Sociedad have only won one of their last six competitive matches.
Correct score prediction: Mallorca 0-0 Real Sociedad
Both sides have looked really short in the final third so far. The visitors are the stronger side and they did put in a better performance against Real Madrid at the weekend, but they’re still in transition after some key summer departures and may struggle to break down an organised home defence.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Little to choose between the teams
- HOME: 9/5 (2.80) – 35.7%
- DRAW: 9/5 (2.80) – 35.7%
- AWAY: 15/8 (2.88) – 34.8%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The hosts are the very slight favourites according to the Mallorca vs Real Sociedad odds with an implied probability of 35.7% that they win this match.
They come into this game after suffering a 2-1 home defeat against Villarreal with Ayoze Perez’s 94th minute strike denying them a point.
Real Sociedad hit the woodwork three times against Real Madrid in their weekend game, but still lost 2-0 to two penalties.
Today’s football betting tips look at some of the best picks from the upcoming action around the world.
Most recent H2Hs: Mallorca cup victors last term
Our Mallorca vs Real Sociedad prediction points to another tight clash, after the Balearic side emerged victorious in a Copa del Rey semi-final on penalties last season, following a 1-1 aggregate draw. La Real are unbeaten on five visits to this ground overall though.
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Mallorca preview: Lato serves a ban
Left-back Toni Lato is out for the hosts after picking up a red card at the weekend. Pablo Maffeo is their most significant injury absentee, while Leo Roman may rotate in between the sticks.
Predicted Lineup: Roman (GK), Mojica, Copete, Raillo, Valery, Samu, Mascarell, Navarro, Darder, Larin & Muriqi
Spain Primera Liga 31/08/24 W Leganes 0 Mallorca 1 Spain Primera Liga 27/08/24 D Sevilla 0 Mallorca 0 Spain Primera Liga 24/08/24 L Osasuna 1 Mallorca 0 Spain Primera Liga 18/08/24 D Real Madrid 1 Mallorca 1 Elite Club Friendlies 10/08/24 L Bologna 1 (6) Mallorca 1 (5)
Real Sociedad preview: Injury problems for Imanol
The visitors are without Brais Mendez, Hamari Traore and Arsen Zakharyan due to injuries. Javi Lopez is a doubt.
Predicted Lineup: Remiro (GK), Munoz, Aguerd, Odriozola, Sucic, Zubimendi, Turrientes, Becker, Oskarsson & Kubo
Spain Primera Liga 01/09/24 D Getafe 0 Real Sociedad 0 Spain Primera Liga 28/08/24 L CD Alaves 2 Real Sociedad 1 Spain Primera Liga 24/08/24 W Espanyol 0 Real Sociedad 1 Spain Primera Liga 18/08/24 L Rayo Vallecano 2 Real Sociedad 1 Elite Club Friendlies 09/08/24 D Union Berlin 1 Real Sociedad 1
Player to watch – Orri Oskarsson
With the likes of Mikel Merino and Robin Le Normand departing, Real Sociedad had cash to splash this summer and they spent big on Orri Oskarsson. The Icelandic striker has made two appearances for his new club so far without scoring, but may make his full debut here.
Prolific in Denmark
The 20-year-old quickly built up a big reputation playing for FC Copenhagen in the Danish league. His five strikes this term in the Superliga came at a rate of one every 95.6 minutes.
