Mallorca Form and Squad
Martin Demichelis has managed to instil in Mallorca a bold, aggressive style of football with high pressing, which has brought 10 points from the last five rounds. At home the hosts are particularly strong: this is where Real Madrid (2:1) and Espanyol (2:1) have fallen, and in the previous round Rayo Vallecano were demolished (3:0). The team have scored seven goals in their last three home matches, which is an abnormal step forward for a side traditionally built on a defensive model. In attack, Vedat Muriqi is making history, having recently overtaken club legend Samuel Eto'o for goals scored for the club in the top flight (55 goals).
Mallorca Key Numbers:
Mallorca take an average of 3.5 corners per match (the worst figure in the league).
Vedat Muriqi, with 21 goals, is the second-top scorer of the current La Liga season.
The Balearic side have avoided defeat in six of their last seven head-to-head meetings with Valencia.
Probable lineup (4-4-2): Leo Roman — Pablo Maffeo, Martin Valjent, Omar Mascarell, Johan Mojica — Samu Costa, Pablo Torre, Sergi Darder, Manu Morlanes — Jan Virgili, Vedat Muriqi.
Out: Mateo Joseph, Antonio Raillo, Jan Salas, Zito Luvumbo (injuries), Lukas Bergstrom (doubtful).
Valencia Form and Squad
Valencia under Corberan look extremely disoriented. They have suffered three defeats in their last four rounds, including against strugglers Oviedo and Elche (both 0:1). Away from home the picture is no better: just three wins in 16 matches and a catastrophic goal difference — 28 conceded (fourth-worst in the league) and only 13 scored (third from bottom).
Valencia Key Numbers:
Valencia have collected 60 yellow cards this season (the fourth-highest total in La Liga).
The Bats score fewer than two goals in 13 of their last 16 away matches.
The Valencian club have won only once in their last seven away games on Mallorca's pitch.
Probable lineup (4-2-2): Stole Dimitrievski — Thierry Correia, Cesar Tarrega, Pepelu, Jose Gaya — Luis Rioja, Guido Rodriguez, Filip Ugrinic, Largie Ramazani — Lucas Beltran, Umar Sadiq.
Out: Mouctar Diakhaby, Jose Copete, Dimitri Foulquier, Julen Agirrezabala (injuries), Eray Comert (doubtful).
