Barcelona presents a compelling matchup, particularly given the contrasting trajectories of both teams. Barcelona, despite currently leading the league, finds itself in a precarious position with a three-game winless streak . This decline follows unexpected defeats, including one against Las Palmas, which has heightened the urgency for a turnaround. Conversely, Mallorca is enjoying a resurgence with two consecutive victories and boasts a formidable defensive record—having conceded only 13 goals this season . The match promises to be pivotal not only for maintaining league standings but also for restoring confidence within Barcelona's squad.
Mallorca have enjoyed an excellent start to the season and head into this midweek clash sixth in La Liga. Jagoba Arrasate's side have proven to be a tricky side to play against this term, with Mallorca boasting the third-best defensive record in the division having conceded just 13 goals in 15 games.
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However, they've also found goals hard to come by, scoring just 15 times, with the bulk of their victories arriving by a slender margin. They've taken points off Madrid and were more recently beaten by Atletico, so how will they fare against the vulnerable league leaders?
Mallorca – Last 10 League Games
6 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.2 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts. Mallorca have had 46.1% possession, 357.9 passes and 4.3 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 0.9 goals from 2.7 shots on goal and 12.2 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 5.7 corners.
The four top scorers are Abdon Prats, Cyle Larin, Daniel Rodriguez and Valery Fernandez, with these players all scoring 2 goals. Daniel Rodriguez is the leading assists maker with 3, while goalkeepers Dominik Greif and Leo Roman collectively have 3 clean sheets.
Barcelona – Last 10 League Games
Barca have won 6, lost 3 and drawn 1, with an average of 6.6 shots on goal, 15.3 attempts and 2.6 goals. Los Culés average 69.2% possession, 619.1 passes, 5.2 corners taken and 6.0 corners against them, while 1.2 goals have been conceded from 10.4 attempts and 3.7 shots on goal.
Mallorca possible starting lineup: Greif; Morey, Valjent, Raillo, Mojica; Morlanes, Costa; Navarro, Darder; Larin, Muriqi
Barcelona possible starting lineup: Pena; Kounde, Cubarsi, I Martinez, Martin; Casado, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Lewandowski
Key players will undoubtedly influence the outcome of this encounter. For Mallorca, striker Vedat Muriqi’s return adds depth to their attack . Meanwhile, Barcelona will rely on emerging talents like Lamine Yamal and Dani Olmo to spearhead their offensive efforts in Alejandro Balde's absence due to injury. Predictions suggest that Barcelona holds a significant edge with a win probability of approximately 59% (Souness, 2024), yet Mallorca’s defensive resilience could disrupt these expectations. Ultimately, fans can anticipate an engaging match as both teams vie for crucial points in La Liga.
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