Barcelona VS Mallorca Prediction
Barcelona are favored to win with a 51.56% probability, compared to 23.64% for Mallorca and 24.8% for a draw
Struggling Barca player top four hopefuls Mallorca in what would be an entertaining game
Prediction:
Both teams to score and get carded, over 2.5 goals, Barcelona to win any half, draw any half and Raphina to score or assist
Data Analysis:
Barcelona are favored to win with a 51.56% probability, compared to 23.64% for Mallorca and 24.8% for a draw. The most likely scoreline is 0-1 to Barcelona (11.66% probability), followed by 1-1 (11.79%) and 1-2 to Barcelona (9.55%).
What's at stake:
Barcelona aim to maintain their position atop La Liga and bounce back from recent poor form. Mallorca look to continue their best-ever league start and potentially break into the top 4.
Match decider:
Barcelona's ability to break down Mallorca's compact defensive block will be crucial. Mallorca's effectiveness on the counter-attack could also prove decisive.
Players to watch out for:
Barcelona:
Lamine Yamal
His return to full fitness is good news for Barca that has been struggling.
Mallorca:
Vedat Muriqi
He would be central to the way they play
Players out:
Barcelona:
Marc-André ter Stegen, Ronald Araujo, Ansu Fati, Andreas Christensen, Marc Bernal, Ferran Torres, Eric García
Mallorca:
Abdon Prats, Toni Lato, Antonio Raillo, Iván Cuéllar, Takuma Asano
Probable line up:
Mallorca (4-4-2): Greif; Sanchez, Valjent, Munoz, Mojica; D. Rodriguez, Morlanes, Costa, Darder; Larin, Llabres
Barcelona (4-2-3-1): Pena; Kounde, Cubarsi, Martinez, Martin; De Jong, Pedri; Raphinha, Olmo, Yamal; Lewandowski[6]
Form:
Mallorca: W-W-L-L-D
Barcelona: L-W-D-L-W
Head to Head:
Barcelona have won 44 out of 73 total meetings, with Mallorca winning 17. Barcelona are unbeaten in their last 16 matches against Mallorca, winning 14.
Key stats:
Barcelona averages 2.9 goals per game (1st in La Liga)
Mallorca concedes 0.9 goals per game (5th in La Liga)
Barcelona has a +27 goal differential (1st in La Liga)
Mallorca has a +2 goal differential (6th in La Liga)
Barcelona leads La Liga in shots taken (240 in 15 matches)
Mallorca ranks 17th in shots faced (187 in 15 matches)
Player Analysis:
Robert Lewandowski leads Barcelona with 15 goals and 1 assist. Raphinha has contributed 7 goals and 5 assists, while Lamine Yamal has 5 goals and 6 assists[5]. For Mallorca, Dani Rodriguez is key with 3 goals and 4 assists, while Cyle Larin and Vedat Muriqi have each scored twice.
Team Analysis:
Barcelona dominates possession (66% expected) and creates numerous scoring opportunities. Their high-pressing style and quick transitions could trouble Mallorca's defense. Mallorca relies on a solid defensive structure (34% expected possession) and looks to capitalize on counter-attacks and set-pieces.