Two teams with European qualification on their minds clash at the Reale Arena on Saturday. Our Real Sociedad vs Mallorca prediction and La Liga betting tips consider whether the hosts can close in on Europa League football with a victory.
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Real Sociedad vs Mallorca prediction: Oyarzabal to strike in game with goals at each end
Key stats
- Our Real Sociedad vs Mallorca betting tips take into account that seven of the away team’s last eight matches have seen both teams score.
- Both teams have scored in the last five games involving La Real in all competitions.
- Only two Real Sociedad home games and only two Mallorca away games this season have ended level in La Liga.
Correct score prediction: Real Sociedad 2-1 Mallorca
Real Sociedad have had a tough season battling on several fronts, but with no more cup commitments, they look well placed to end the season on a more positive note and secure European qualification again via the league.
They have been offering a greater attacking threat in their last few matches, with 11 scored in their last four matches, and they look good to win this one.
Pre-game odds and win probability: La Real the odds-on favourites
- HOME: 4/5 (1.80) – 55.6%
- DRAW: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
- AWAY: 19/5 (4.80) – 20.8%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The hosts are the favourites according to the Real Sociedad vs Mallorca odds, with an implied probability of 55.6% that they win this match.
They were impressive 3-1 winners away to Las Palmas last time out, with Oyarzabal scoring first in just the fifth minute.
As for Mallorca, they head into this game following a 2-1 home defeat against Celta Vigo, with Martin Valjent’s goal not enough for them to take anything from a key clash in the race for Europe.
For more from the upcoming matches in Europe, today’s free football betting tips look at some of the best picks.
Most recent H2Hs: Few goals in latest clashes
Our Real Sociedad vs Mallorca prediction suggests we’ll see both teams score here, but there have been two or fewer goals in five of the last six meetings.
Four of the last five meetings at the Reale Arena have ended in 1-0 wins for the home team.
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Real Sociedad preview: Many doubts for Imanol
Imanol has injury doubts over Nayef Aguerd, Brais Mendez and Sheraldo Becker heading into this. He’ll also definitely be missing regular centre-back Igor Zubeldia.
Predicted Lineup: Remiro (GK), Munoz, Martin, Elustondo, Aramburu, Zubimendi, Marin, Sucic, S. Gomez, Oyarzabal & Kubo
Spain La Liga 10/05/25 L Atletico Madrid 4 Real Sociedad 0 Spain La Liga 04/05/25 D Athletic Bilbao 0 Real Sociedad 0 Spain La Liga 23/04/25 L CD Alaves 1 Real Sociedad 0 Spain La Liga 20/04/25 D Villarreal 2 Real Sociedad 2 Spain La Liga 12/04/25 L Mallorca 2 Real Sociedad 0
Mallorca preview: Muriqi a big miss
The visitors are missing top scorer Vedat Muriqi to injury. Manuel Morlanes and Robert Navarro are also out injured, while Takuma Asano is a doubt.
Predicted Lineup: Grief (GK), Copete, Valjent, Raillo, Mojica, Mascarell, S. Costa, Maffeo, Darder, D. Rodriguez & Larin
Spain La Liga 10/05/25 W Valladolid 1 Mallorca 2 Spain La Liga 05/05/25 L Girona 1 Mallorca 0 Spain La Liga 22/04/25 L Barcelona 1 Mallorca 0 Spain La Liga 19/04/25 D Leganes 0 Mallorca 0 Spain La Liga 12/04/25 W Real Sociedad 0 Mallorca 2
Player to watch – Mikel Oyarzabal
Spain’s Euro 2024 final match winner has endured a tricky season overall, but he has really come into form in recent weeks, scoring at least once in all of his last four appearances for club and country.
Oyarzabal’s tally rising
Despite only scoring six times in La Liga this term, the 27-year-old has struck 15 times in all competitions for his club. He has often done better in the cups, with an average of 1.9 shots per game in the Europa League compared to 1.1 in La Liga.