Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the La Liga match.
In a rescheduled fixture from the 19th round of La Liga, Barcelona visit Mallorca. The Catalans are experiencing a crisis, unable to secure a victory in their last three matches, raising questions about their defence. Conversely, Mallorca have found form, securing back-to-back wins and are ready to challenge their opponents.
Mallorca
Mallorca have shown progress in recent rounds. After a three-game goalless run, they have restructured their approach and scored five times in two matches. However, defensive issues persist, as they have conceded in each of their last four matches. Historically against Barcelona, their defence has not been reliable, having conceded in 30 consecutive games.
Barcelona
Barcelona are in a slump. The absence of Lamine Yamal has affected them noticeably. Since he's been out, Barcelona have not won a single match. While they have scored in 14 out of 15 rounds, averaging 2.86 goals per game, their defence cannot be praised for its sturdiness, with just four clean sheets this season and consecutive defensive lapses in their last four fixtures.
Mallorca vs Barcelona Prediction
This promises to be a challenging match for the visitors. Mallorca have rectified their attacking issues and are poised to exploit Barcelona's vulnerabilities, particularly in defence. Despite their downturn, Barcelona remain a formidable attacking threat, but their defensive frailties may prove costly. Thus, our bet is on both teams to score.
