Our prediction for this Primera Division match:
Mallorca and Villarreal square off against each other at Estadi Mallorca Son Moix in what is expected to be one of the most interesting games of Saturday’s program. Los Bermellones aim to build on a hard-fought 1-0 win over Leganes and they are surely capable of matching Villarreal in front of home fans. Pablo Maffeo has joined the likes of Mateu Morey and Javi Liabres in the recovery room, with Antonio Sanchez likely to step up.
The Yellow Submarine, on the other hand, made a promising start to the season, with the team beating both Sevilla and Villarreal, while sharing the spoils with Atletico Madrid and Valencia. The visitors are eager to stay in the Champions League berth, but beating Mallorca at Balearic Islands is easier said than done. Taking everything into account, there is a big value in betting on draw. Midfielder Pape Gueye is banned for the visiting side.
Highlighted Team (Mallorca):
Thanks to a win over Deportivo La Coruna in the 2018/2019 Segunda Division play-offs final Mallorca secured promotion to Primera Division. Los Bermellones returned to the Spanish top flight following a six-year absence. Over the years Mallorca have turned their Estadi de son Moix into a real fortress, with the team producing much better showings at home than on the travels.
Opened in June 1999, the venue can hold up to 23,142 people. The club based in Balearic Islands are well known for their red shirts with one black stripe and black shorts. Mallorca’s away colours are white and red. Former Barcelona and Inter ace Samuel Eto’o is undisputedly the most notable footballer who played for the club.
Back in 1999 Mallorca made it to the UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup final, with the team suffering a 2-1 loss to Lazio in the title game. Four years later los Bermellones won Spanish Copa del Rey, which is considered the club’s biggest success.