Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the La Liga match.
Real Sociedad remain in the race for European qualification, currently sitting seven points adrift of sixth-placed Real Betis. With their campaigns in both the Copa del Rey and UEFA Europa League now over, the squad has turned its full attention to La Liga, responding with a promising run of domestic results. Their recent form has revived hopes of a top-six finish. RCD Mallorca, on the other hand, approach this fixture with little at stake. While they are comfortably above the relegation zone, they lack the depth and consistency required to challenge for European positions. Historically, they have struggled in this fixture.
Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad have pieced together a strong run in the league, securing victories over UD Las Palmas (3:1) and Real Valladolid (2:1), and earning a 2:2 draw against Rayo Vallecano. They also scored four goals against Real Madrid in the second leg of their Copa del Rey encounter. In attack, Takefusa Kubo and Mikel Oyarzabal have been particularly effective, combining for 11 league goals this season. At home, Real Sociedad have won six of their last nine matches, recording notable wins over Barcelona (1:0), Real Betis (2:0), and Villarreal (1:0).
RCD Mallorca
The visitors appear to be stumbling toward the end of the season. In their last five away games, they have lost three and drawn two, scoring only twice in that period. To compound their problems, RCD Mallorca will be without four key players, including top scorer Vedat Muriqi, who was forced off in the 37th minute of the 1:2 defeat to RC Celta de Vigo. Defensively, the team has struggled, conceding in 11 straight La Liga matches.
Real Sociedad vs RCD Mallorca Prediction
Real Sociedad are clear favourites. They are in strong form, fully motivated, and playing at home, where they have consistently outperformed RCD Mallorca. Real Sociedad have won the last 10 meetings between the teams, conceding just three goals across those fixtures. A win here would further boost their push for European qualification.
