After a painful elimination from the Copa del Rey by Atlético Madrid (0:5), Real Betis are now focused on their results in LaLiga, where they are capable of climbing into the top four. The match against RCD Mallorca will be another test for the visitors, whose preference for taking the initiative and playing on the front foot should help them.
RCD Mallorca
RCD Mallorca have been making numerous defensive errors since the very start of the season. The hosts have conceded 37 goals in 23 LaLiga matches; only Sevilla and Levante have a worse defensive record (38 each). At home Jagoba Arrasate’s team pick up points regularly, but they have conceded eight goals in their last five league matches on their own ground.
Real Betis
Despite the heavy defeat to Atlético Madrid at Estadio La Cartuja in the cup, Real Betis responded three days later by beating the Madrid side away (1:0). The hosts did not know how to create chances: Manuel Pellegrini’s team ceded possession (35:65 in possession) and comfortably protected their lead after an early goal from Antony, allowing only 0.65 xGA. Away from home, the visitors have lost only three times since the start of the season.
RCD Mallorca vs Real Betis Prediction
RCD Mallorca once again struggled under intense high pressing in their 0:3 away defeat to Barcelona. It was thanks to their aggressive ball-winning that Real Betis thrashed the islanders 3:0 in the first LaLiga meeting between the sides, and they should again be closer to victory.
