The Matchday 2 clash in La Liga between Mallorca and Celta will take place on August 23 at the Son Moix Stadium. Mallorca vs. Celta: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Mallorca
Jagoba Arrasate's side hosted Barcelona in the first round and unsurprisingly lost 0-3. The score could have been much higher as the islanders were reduced to nine men in the first half. This marked their third defeat in the last four La Liga matches (1 draw). Notably, Mallorca has been unable to start the season with a win for five consecutive years (previously drawing).
- In the last 8 La Liga matches, the club only defeated relegated Valladolid – 2 draws and 5 losses.
- Exactly two or three goals were scored in 6 of Mallorca's last 7 home games in La Liga.
- Both teams scored in 7 of the last 9 home matches of the islanders in the championship.
Predicted lineup for Mallorca (4-4-2)
Leo Roman – Martin Valjent, Antonio Raillo, Mateu Morey, Joan Mojica – Sergi Darder, Antonio Sanchez, Manu Morlanes, Sergi Darder – Takuma Asano, Vedat Muriqi.
Forward Vedat Muriqi and midfielder Manu Morlanes will miss the match due to suspensions.
Celta
The Galicians played their first-round match at home but failed to capitalize on the support of their fans, losing 0-2 to Getafe. This was their second consecutive home defeat in the championship. Notably, Claudio Giraldez's team prefers decisive encounters and has not drawn in their last 10 La Liga matches (5 wins and 5 losses).
- At least 3 goals were scored in 6 of Celta's last 8 games in La Liga.
- The club has not lost in 6 of their last 8 away matches in the championship (4 wins and 2 draws).
- The Galicians have scored in their last 11 away matches in La Liga.
Predicted lineup for Celta (5-3-2)
Andrei Radu – Joel Lago, Oscar Mingueza, Javi Rodriguez, Marcos Alonso, Mihailo Ristic – Williot Swedberg, Ilaix Moriba, Fran Beltran – Ferran Jutgla, Iago Aspas.
Match Prediction: Mallorca vs. Celta
The Galicians are unbeaten against this opponent in their last three league meetings. Notably, Celta was stronger in both encounters in the previous La Liga season: at home – 2-0, away – 2-1. I believe that the visitors can win or at least avoid defeat in the upcoming match.
The islanders were a disappointment in the first round. Besides the defeat, the club will be missing two key players due to suspensions. Additionally, Mallorca has managed only one win in their last five home La Liga matches, and that was against last season's worst team, Valladolid (1 draw and 3 losses). Meanwhile, Celta finished last season strongly on the road, losing only to Real Madrid and Barcelona in their last 8 away matches (4 wins and 2 draws).
My prediction – Celta with a handicap (0)
