A clash of struggling bottom-of-the-table sides awaits as Real Sociedad welcome Real Mallorca to the Reale Arena this Wednesday, 24 September, with both teams aiming to break their winless start to the La Liga season.
Keep close tabs on Spanish La Liga predictions after viewing our key Real Sociedad vs Real Mallorca tips below.
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Key stats
- Real Sociedad have lost each of their last three league fixtures.
- Both La Real and Los Piratas remain winless this term with similar records (D2, L3).
- Real Mallorca have won back-to-back league H2Hs against La Real.
Correct score prediction: Real Sociedad 1-1 Real Mallorca
A 3-1 loss to Real Betis confirmed Real Sociedad’s worst start to a La Liga campaign since 2006/07 – the year of their last relegation – leaving them winless after five matches. Real Mallorca find themselves in an identical predicament, going winless in as many games for only the second time in their history, the first being in 1993/94. Together with bottom-placed Girona, they are two of three sides yet to secure a victory this term.
While Mallorca's only away league win this calendar year came at the Reale Arena back in April, a repeat performance appears unlikely. Real Sociedad have dominated this fixture at home, winning 10 of the last 11 H2H meetings since 2005.
In fact, Mallorca hold the record for the most league visits to the stadium without a single draw since it opened in 1993. We predict this long-standing trend will finally be broken, with the teams sharing the points for the first time in 19 encounters at San Sebastian.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Strong home favourites
- HOME: 4/5 (1.80) – 55.5%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.5%
- AWAY: 18/5 (3.60) – 27.7%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Real Sociedad have lost and drawn one game each at home this season, and pressure is on them o deliver in front of the home faithful. The hosts are priced at 4/5 (1.80) odds, indicating a majority 55.5% chance of success.
Jagoba Arrasate’s men have won only four La Liga fixtures since the turn of the year. Bookmakers have bestowed 18/5 (3.60) odds on the visitors, implying a 27.7% win probability rate in what could be their 14th winless outing away from home in 15 games.
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Most recent H2Hs: Mallorca with three wins on the trot
Mallorca won the league double over Real Sociedad last season, and aim to win three consecutive H2Hs for the first time in their top-flight history. In fact, the visitors have won three in a row against the hosts, including their Copa Del Rey win in February 2024.
However, La Real have been the dominant force at home in H2H meetings (W10, L1) since 2004/05.
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Sociedad preview: Three absentees
Sergio Francisco remains without the services of Yangel Herrera, Orri Oskarsson and Inaki Ruperez.
Predicted lineup: Remiro (GK), Aramburu, Zubeldia, Caleta-Car, Gomez, Kubo, Mendez, Marin, Sucic, Soler & Oyarzabal
Last five matches:
- Real Betis 3-1 Real Sociedad (La Liga)
- Real Sociedad 1-2 Real Madrid (La Liga)
- Real Oviedo 5-2 Real Sociedad (La Liga)
- Real Sociedad 2-2 Espanyol (La Liga)
- Valencia 1-1 Real Sociedad (La Liga)
Mallorca preview: A rare away win?
Arrasate also has three absentees to take note of: Javi Llabres, Marash Kumbulla and Dani Rodriguez.
Predicted lineup: Roman (GK), Morey, Raillo, Valjent, Kumbulla, Mojica, Costa, Morlanes, Darder, Muriqi & Asano
Last five matches:
- Real Mallorca 1-1 Atletico Madrid (La Liga)
- Espanyol 3-2 Real Mallorca (La Liga)
- Real Madrid 2-1 Real Mallorca (La Liga)
- Real Mallorca 1-1 Celta Vigo (La Liga)
- Real Mallorca 0-3 Barcelona (La Liga)
Player to watch: Sergi Darder
Mallorca’s midfield engine Sergi Darder registered a goal and an assist in their two H2H meetings last season, and remains a surefire threat to nullify Sociedad’s midfield threat once again. His only goal contribution this campaign came in Mallorca’s 3-2 loss at Espanyol in their last away game.