The Matchday 6 clash in La Liga between Real Sociedad and Mallorca will take place on September 24 at the Anoeta Stadium in San Sebastian. Real Sociedad vs. Mallorca: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Real Sociedad
Sergio Francisco's side suffered a 1-3 defeat away to Betis in the last round. As a result, Real Sociedad recorded their third consecutive loss in La Liga and conceded more than two goals for the first time in their last eight league matches. In the standings, the team has only two points and occupies the 18th position. Notably, the Basques are among the four clubs yet to win in the current La Liga season.
- The team has not won in 6 of their last 8 home matches in the league (2 draws, 4 losses).
- The club conceded exactly 1 or 2 goals in 7 of their last 8 home La Liga encounters.
- Both teams scored in 5 of Real Sociedad's last 7 league matches.
Predicted lineup for Real Sociedad (3-4-3)
Alejandro Remiro – Jon Aramburu, Duje Caleta-Car, Igor Zubeldia – Jon Gorrotxategi, Pablo Marin Tejada, Sergio Gomez, Brais Mendez – Takefusa Kubo, Ander Barrenetxea, Mikel Oyarzabal.
Midfielder Yangel Herrera and forward Orri Oskarsson are unavailable due to injuries.
Mallorca
In the last round, Jagoba Arrasate's side managed to secure a point in a home match against Atletico Madrid (1-1). However, Mallorca extended their winless streak in the league to eight matches (3 draws, 5 losses). The club has scored in four consecutive La Liga matches. With two points, the team is in 19th place in the standings. It's worth noting that Mallorca has conceded ten goals in the current league and only Girona (15) has conceded more.
- The club has not won in their last six away matches in La Liga (1 draw, 5 losses).
- A maximum of two goals have been scored in 8 of their last 11 away league matches.
- Mallorca has not conceded more than one goal in 7 of their last 10 away La Liga matches.
Predicted lineup for Mallorca (5-3-2)
Leo Roman – Marash Kumbulla, Martin Valjent, Antonio Raillo, Mateu Morey, Joan Mojica – Sergi Darder, Manu Morlanes, Samu Costa – Vedat Muriqi, Takuma Asano.
Defender Marash Kumbulla will not play due to injury. Additionally, the club has suspended their captain, midfielder Daniel Rodriguez, for several games.
Referee
Iosu Galech (Spain)
Matches – 28 (La Liga and Segunda, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 117;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.2;
Red cards shown – 6;
Average fouls per match – 26;
Penalties – 21%.
Real Sociedad vs. Mallorca: Match Prediction
Both teams have struggled in the current La Liga season, and I do not expect a thrilling encounter when they face off. Neither side boasts high scoring records. Even at home, Real Sociedad has not consistently impressed their fans with a flurry of goals: in their last eight home league matches, the team scored more than once only three times, and in four of those games, the Basques failed to find the net altogether.
Mallorca often faces challenges in attack on the road: in their last 14 away La Liga matches, the team has scored more than once only twice, and in seven of those encounters, they left the pitch without scoring at all. However, Mallorca can deliver a solid defensive performance: in 7 of their last 10 away league matches, they conceded no more than one goal.
I believe this will be a low-scoring game, so my prediction: Total under 2.5 goals
