The Matchday 33 encounter in La Liga between Barcelona and Mallorca will take place on April 22 at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium. Barcelona vs. Mallorca: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Barcelona
The Catalans are unbeaten in 13 consecutive league matches. During this streak, the club has secured 11 victories and drawn twice. Hans Flick's side comes into this match after two hard-fought wins: first, they triumphed 1-0 away against Leganes, and then managed a 4-3 home victory over Celta Vigo. Notably, the decisive goal against the Galicians was scored from a penalty in the 98th minute. Barcelona continues to confidently lead the league, four points ahead of Real Madrid.
- The club has opened the scoring in their last five La Liga matches.
- Barcelona has not conceded in the first half in 7 of their last 8 home games in La Liga.
- The Catalans have won 7 of their last 8 home league matches.
Predicted lineup for Barcelona (4-3-3)
Wojciech Szczesny – Jules Kounde, Inigo Martinez, Gerard Martin, Pau Cubarsi – Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, Fermin Lopez – Ferran Torres, Raphinha Dias, Robert Lewandowski.
Due to injuries, goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, midfielders Marc Casado and Marc Bernal, as well as defender Alex Balde and forward Robert Lewandowski, are unavailable.
Mallorca
Jagoba Arrasate's side has kept a clean sheet in their last two La Liga matches. First, the islanders secured a 2-0 away victory over Real Sociedad, and then settled for a goalless draw at home against Leganes. The team remains in seventh place, which offers a chance to compete in the Europa League. However, their lead over the nearest rival outside the European qualification zone is just two points.
- No more than two goals have been scored in 6 of Mallorca's last 8 league games.
- The club has avoided defeat in 8 of their last 10 La Liga matches (3 wins and 5 draws).
- Both teams have scored in 7 of Mallorca's last 10 La Liga games.
Predicted lineup for Mallorca (5-3-2)
Dominik Greif – Martin Valjent, Antonio Raillo, Pablo Maffeo, Joan Mojica, Jose Manuel Copete – Daniel Rodriguez, Sergi Darder, Samu Costa – Abdon Prats, Cyle Larin.
Due to injuries, forwards Takuma Asano and Vedat Muriqi, as well as midfielders Manuel Morlanes and Robert Navarro, are unavailable. Defender Pablo Maffeo and midfielder Daniel Rodriguez will miss the match due to suspension.
Referee
Miguel Angel Ortiz Arias (Spain)
Matches – 15 (La Liga, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 55;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.7;
Red cards shown – 4;
Average fouls per match – 20;
Penalties – 13%.
Match Prediction: Barcelona vs. Mallorca
The Catalans maintain their lead in the league, but as the season's end approaches, it becomes increasingly challenging for the team to secure wins. Each match requires maximum effort to earn three points. In their last three La Liga matches, Hans Flick's side has not won by a margin of two or more goals.
Mallorca, like the hosts, has strong motivation in the standings and does not intend to easily concede to their more renowned opponents. It's unlikely that the team can reach sixth place, but they can still lose their seventh position. If the islanders lose, they could drop to the middle of the table. I believe the visitors will not lose by a large margin, especially since Jagoba Arrasate's side has not been defeated by a margin of three or more goals in their last 12 league matches.
My prediction – Mallorca with a handicap (+2)
