We have arrived at another interesting round of the 2024/25 La Liga season, where Mallorca hosts the defending champion FC Barcelona at home. This meeting has a special significance for both teams: for Mallorca it is a promising opportunity to prove themselves, while for Barcelona it is an important stop to stay in the competition for the title.
Match time: 3 December 2024, 21:00, Estadi de Son Moix
Below, we present the current form of the two teams, their head-to-head statistics, and also the odds that the sides have going into the match.
Mallorca: Variable Performance and High Expectations
In their last match, Mallorca won 2-1 against Valencia thanks to goals from Cyle Larin and Abdón Prats. This success was an important step for the team, which has had a mixed performance so far this season (WDLLWW - 2 wins, 1 draw, 3 losses). They have scored a total of six goals in their six matches so far, which means an average of one goal per match.
Although this victory gave the team some momentum, Jagoba Arrasate's side face a big challenge: they have been unable to win against Barcelona for more than 16 matches. This long winless streak could put a lot of pressure on the team, especially at home, where the fans expect success against the defending champions.
Mallorca's expected starting line-up:
- Formation: 4-2-3-1
- Goalkeeper: Leo Roman
- Defenders: Pablo Maffeo, Martin Valjent, Antonio Raillo, Johan Mojica
- Midfielders: Omar Mascarell, Samu, Sergi Darder, Robert Navarro
- Forwards: Cyle Larin, Vedat Muriqi
Barcelona: Fluctuating Form, but Strong Attack Line
In Barcelona's last match, they suffered a 2-1 defeat against newcomers UD Las Palmas, which came as a surprise to fans and experts alike. Barcelona dominated the match (71% ball possession and 26 shots on goal), but due to defensive errors and poor use of the situation, they fell behind in the end.
Hansi Flick's side have scored 13 goals in their last six matches, proving that their attacking line remains extremely strong. However, their defense faltered at times, as they conceded six goals during that period. Injuries also hinder the team: the absence of Marc-André ter Stegen and Andreas Christensen is particularly noticeable, which may cause further problems in the defense.
Barcelona's expected starting line-up:
- Formation: 4-2-3-1
- Goalkeeper: Iñaki Peña
- Defenders: Jules Koundé, Pau Cubarsí, Íñigo Martínez, Gerard Martín
- Midfielders: Marc Casadó, Pedri
- Forwards: Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Raphinha
- Wedge: Robert Lewandowski
Head-to-Head Statistics
Based on the statistics, Barcelona clearly dominates the matches against each other:
- In their last 16 league matches, Mallorca failed to win against Barcelona.
- Their last meeting in March 2024 ended in a 1-0 victory for Barcelona, with a goal from Lamine Yamal.
- In their last six matches, Barcelona have won five times, drawn one and scored a total of 13 goals (10 of them to Barcelona and 3 to Mallorca).
Match Prediction
Mallorca can try to make things difficult for Barcelona at home, and they definitely want to repeat the success against Valencia. However, based on the statistics and the current form of the teams, it is clear that Barcelona is the more likely side. Barcelona's forward line is much more dangerous and although their defense can be a weak point at times, their attacking force is of top quality. The current form of Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha could be the key to the match.
Defensive solidity may be the key to success for Mallorca, but they will also need good performances from their forwards, especially Vedat Muriqi, to get any results.
Betting Odds and Odds
Based on the match odds, the bookmakers also expect Barcelona to win:
- Mallorca win: 5.75
- Draw: 4.33
- Barcelona win: 1.53
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Tippmix Tips and Betting Options
The match promises a great tactical battle, where Barcelona aims to return to winning ways after the defeat against Las Palmas. The goal of Mallorca is to get a fair place and score as many points as possible. Barcelona's forward line has been extremely productive in recent weeks, while their defense has not always held its own.
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Summary
The match between Mallorca and Barcelona promises to be an interesting duel, where the home team will try to break the long winless streak against the Catalans.
