Our prediction for this Primera Division match:
Mallorca will look to make amends for a 2-1 loss to Real Betis when they host Valencia to their Visit Mallorca Estadi on Saturday. Los Bermellones continue with their old habit of producing much better showings at home than on the travels, and they are surely capable of matching los Che on the island. Ruiz de Gallareta suffered a serious injury at the weekend which ruled him out for the rest of the season, while fellow midfielder Iddrisu Baba remains in the recovery room.
Valencia, on the other hand, experienced all sorts of problems at the back in a 4-1 loss to Barcelona, which is probably the main reason why home win should be considered. All Gaya, Thierry Correia, and Jasper Cillessen are out of contention with injuries, speaking of the visiting team. In their last meeting at the venue Mallorca rolled over Valencia 4-1.
Highlighted Player (Joan Sastre):
Joan Sastre, who started his youth career at Mallorca back in 2009, has been playing for los Bermellones ever since. Sastre made his senior debut with Mallorca in a 1-0 win over Peralada on August 20, 2017 and he scored his first ever goal for the islanders in a 1-1 draw with Badalona on December 10, 2017.
The pacey right back was born in Porreres, Spain on April 30, 1997 and it has to be noted that he has two caps with la Roja U19 team. Joan Sastre has established himself as a first-team regular at Mallorca, with the defender making 29 appearances in the Segunda Division last term.
The Spaniard was deployed in the starting line-up for the decider against Deportivo La Coruna where Mallorca emerged triumphant (3-0) and secured promotion to La Liga. Joan Sastre’s contract with los Bermellones should expire on June 30, 2023. His preferred foot is right.
Highlighted Team (Valencia):
Founded on March 18, 1919, Valencia FC are a Spanish football club that compete in La Liga. Los Che play their home games at Estadio de Mestalla, the stadium which was opened back in May, 1923. The capacity of the venue is 50,000. Seeing that bats are quite common in Valencia, it is no surprise they are nicknamed the Bats.
Valencia made it to the Champions League final on two occasions (2000, 2001), but they were beaten in the title games by Real Madrid and Bayern Munchen respectively. The Spanish club, though, did well to win the UEFA Cup title in the 2003/2004 season, with the team beating Marseille in the final of the competition.
A number of top-class footballers were part of the club in the past, with the likes of Pablo Aimar, Ruben Baraja, David Albelda, Santiago Canizares, John Carew and Gaizka Mendieta all playing for the Estadio de Mestalla outfit. Valencia main colors are white and black, whilst they often where orange jerseys and shorts when playing on the travels.