The Matchday 33 clash in La Liga between Barcelona and Mallorca will take place on April 22 at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. Barcelona vs. Mallorca: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Barcelona
The Catalans are unbeaten in 13 consecutive league matches. During this run, the club secured 11 victories and drew twice. Hans Flick's side comes into this match after two hard-fought wins: first, they defeated Leganes away (1-0), and then they overcame Celta at home (4-3). Notably, the decisive goal against the Galicians was scored from a penalty in the 98th minute. Barcelona continues to lead the league confidently, four points ahead of Real Madrid.
- The club scored first in their last five La Liga matches.
- Barcelona did not concede in the first half in 7 of their last 8 home matches in La Liga.
- The Catalans won 7 of their last 8 home games in the league.
Predicted lineup for Barcelona (4-3-3)
Wojciech Szczesny – Jules Kounde, Inigo Martinez, Gerard Martin, Pau Cubarsi – Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, Fermin Lopez – Ferran Torres, Raphinha Dias, Robert Lewandowski.
Due to injuries, goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen, midfielders Marc Casado and Marc Bernal, as well as defender Alex Balde and forward Robert Lewandowski, are unavailable.
Mallorca
Jagoba Arrasate's side managed to keep clean sheets in their last two La Liga matches. First, the islanders defeated Real Sociedad away 2-0, and then they drew at home with Leganes (0-0). The team retains the seventh spot in the standings, which offers a chance to play in the Europa League. However, the gap from the nearest rival outside the European competition zone is just two points.
- No more than two goals were scored in 6 of the last 8 league matches for the islanders.
- Mallorca has not lost in 8 of their last 10 La Liga matches (3 wins and 5 draws).
- Both teams scored in 7 of Mallorca's last 10 La Liga encounters.
Predicted lineup for Mallorca (5-3-2)
Dominik Greif – Martin Valjent, Antonio Raillo, Pablo Maffeo, Joan Mojica, Jose Manuel Copete – Daniel Rodriguez, Sergi Darder, Samu Costa – Abdon Prats, Cyle Larin.
Forwards Takuma Asano and Vedat Muriqi, as well as midfielders Manuel Morlanes and Robert Navarro, are out due to injuries. Defender Pablo Maffeo and midfielder Daniel Rodriguez will miss the match due to suspensions.
Match Prediction: Barcelona vs. Mallorca
The Catalans maintain their lead in the league, but as the season's end nears, winning has become more challenging. Every opponent requires special preparation and maximum effort to secure three points. In their last three La Liga matches, Hans Flick's side has not managed to win by two or more goals.
Mallorca, like the hosts, is highly motivated and does not intend to give up easily to a more renowned opponent. The team is unlikely to close in on the sixth spot, but they could still lose their seventh position. If the islanders lose, they could immediately drop to mid-table. I think the visitors will not lose by a large margin, especially since Jagoba Arrasate's side has not lost by three or more goals in their last 12 league matches.
My prediction: Mallorca with a handicap (+2)
