Villarreal aims to build on their strong start to the season when they head to the Balearic Islands on September 14 to play Mallorca.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Mallorca is slight favorite
- HOME: 29/20 (2.45) – 40.8%
- DRAW: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.8%
- AWAY: 15/8 (2.88) – 34.8%
The hosts are slight favorites in the Mallorca vs Villarreal odds, with a 40.8% chance of winning the match.
They enter this match following Vedat Muriqi’s header, which secured a win at Butarque and ended their winless start to the new campaign.
Villarreal had been on a strong run, but they weren’t at their best in their last match, drawing 1-1 away to local rivals Valencia, with Ayoze Perez scoring for them.
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Recent head-to-heads: A mixed bag
Our prediction for Mallorca vs Villarreal is a 1-1 draw, mirroring the result of their only encounter in 2024. In their last six meetings, each team has won twice and drawn twice.
Mallorca preview: Maffeo’s injury opens the door for a new signing
With Pablo Maffeo sidelined due to injury, Girona loanee Valery is set to debut at right-back. Samu Costa is anticipated to be fit despite a recent fitness concern.
Predicted Lineup: Greif (GK), Mojica, Valjent, Raillo, Valery, Mascarell, Samu, Darder, Dani Rodriguez, Muriqi & Asano
Villarreal preview: Several new concerns
The visitors are again missing Denis Suarez and Juan Foyth due to injury. They also have uncertainties regarding Eric Bailly, Gerard Moreno, Alex Baena, and Nicolas Pepe. Additionally, Pape Gueye is suspended.
Mallorca vs Villarreal prediction: Draw with goals at Son Moix
Key stats
- Our betting tips for Mallorca vs Villarreal consider that both teams have scored in eight of the Yellow Submarine’s last nine league matches.
- Mallorca had the highest number of draws in La Liga with 16.
- Mallorca’s last three home league games have ended in a draw.
Our score prediction: Mallorca 1-1 Villarreal
Jagoba Arrasate had a sluggish start as Mallorca’s manager. Still, the team showed more confidence in their recent 1-0 victory at Leganes. However, they will face a different challenge against a Villarreal side that frequently scores and concedes goals. While the visitors are the stronger team, their significant injury concerns make securing more than a point from this match difficult.
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