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LaLiga: Mallorca vs Athletic Club
Kickoff Time: 2024-10-29 04:00 (HKT)
Source:REUTERS/Vincent West
Mallorca defeated Rayo Vallecano 1-0 at home in the last match, and the team has recorded four wins and one loss in the last five league games, showing excellent form. Mallorca plays a 4-4-2 formation, focusing on a defensive counter-attacking style. The team utilizes tight midfield defense and precise passing to effectively control the pace of the game, and aims to score through quick breaks and efficient attacks down the flanks. Statistically, Mallorca has scored 10 goals and conceded eight in 10 league matches. While their attacking power is average, their defense is quite solid. Additionally, Mallorca’s home performance has been stable, with a record of two wins, two draws, and one loss in five home games so far this season, even managing to prevent Real Madrid from taking all three points at their ground.
Athletic Club secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Slavia Prague at home in the Europa League midweek. The team has recorded three wins, one draw, and one loss in the last five matches, showing decent form as well. Athletic Bilbao employs a 4-2-3-1 formation and emphasizes defensive counter-attacks, adept at exploiting opponents’ mistakes and vulnerabilities for quick strikes. Nico Williams is the most threatening attacking weapon for Athletic Club, with his speed and dribbling ability making him difficult for opponents to handle. Statistically, Athletic Club has scored 17 goals and conceded 11 in 10 league matches, demonstrating a balanced offense and defense. However, after their midweek European match, fitness has become a significant concern for Athletic Club, and they have only managed one draw and one loss in the last two away games, indicating a decline in their away performance.
Although Athletic Club’s strength and reputation are significantly higher than Mallorca’s, both teams have shown similar performances in the league. Moreover, Mallorca’s home performance has always been stable, as even strong teams like Real Madrid have failed to secure all three points there. Considering that Athletic Club has just come off a European match and is at a fitness disadvantage, along with their recent decline in away performance, it would be reasonable to expect Mallorca to secure points at home in this match.
Mallorca’s Last 5 Games: WLWWW
24-10-20 Mallorca 1-0 Rayo Vallecano
24-10-05 Espanyol 2-1 Mallorca
24-09-28 Real Valladolid 1-2 Mallorca
24-09-24 Real Betis 1-2 Mallorca
24-09-18 Mallorca 1-0 Real Sociedad
Athletic Club’s Last 5 Games: WWLWD
24-10-25 Athletic Club 1-0 Slavia Prague
24-10-19 Athletic Club 4-1 Espanyol
24-10-06 Girona 2-1 Athletic Club
24-10-04 Athletic Club 2-0 AZ Alkmaar
24-09-29 Athletic Club 1-1 Sevilla
Head To Head Record:
24-04-07 Athletic Club 1-1 Mallorca (PEN 4-2)
24-02-03 Athletic Club 4-0 Mallorca
23-09-03 Mallorca 0-0 Athletic Club
23-05-02 Mallorca 1-1 Athletic Club
22-08-15 Athletic Club 0-0 Mallorca
Prediction: Mallorca to win or Draw