Espanyol vs Mallorca Prediction and Betting Tips | 5th October 2024

The 2024-25 edition of La Liga is back in action with another round of matches this weekend as Espanyol take on an impressive Mallorca side in an important clash at the Estadio Cornella-El Prat on Saturday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will want to win this game.

Espanyol vs Mallorca Preview

Espanyol are in 17th place in the La Liga standings and have struggled this season. The hosts slumped to a narrow 1-0 defeat at the hands of Real Betis in their previous game and will need to bounce back this weekend.

Mallorca, on the other hand, are in sixth place in the league table and have stepped up to the plate this season. The away side defeated Real Valladolid by a 2-1 scoreline last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.

Espanyol vs Mallorca Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

Mallorca have a slight edge over Espanyol and have won 16 out of the 37 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Espanyol's 15 victories.
Espanyol have won their last five matches at home against Mallorca in La Liga - their longest such active run against a single opponent in the top flight.
Mallorca have lost 12 of their last 15 matches away from home against Espanyol in La Liga, with their previous such victory in the competition coming in March 2011.
Espanyol have found the back of the net in each of their last seven matches at home against Mallorca in La Liga and have scored 10 goals in these games.
Espanyol have lost their last three matches in La Liga - one more defeat than they had suffered in the nine such games preceding this run.

Espanyol vs Mallorca Prediction

Mallorca have stepped up to the plate this season and will be intent on making the most of their purple patch. Cyle Larin has been impressive for his side and will look to make his mark in this fixture.

Espanyol have struggled this season but have a good historical record in this fixture. Mallorca are in better form, however, and should be able to win this game.

Prediction: Espanyol 0-1 Mallorca

Espanyol vs Mallorca Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Mallorca to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - No

Tip 3: Mallorca to keep a clean sheet - Yes

Tip 4: Cyle Larin to score - Yes