Villarreal vs Mallorca Prediction & Betting Tips - LaLiga

Prediction published on 20/01/2024, 01:23  by Sridhar in LaLiga Predictions

With Villarreal and Mallorca very close to the relegation zone and very little to separate, a tight game is in the offing. This La Liga matchday 21 will be played at the El Madrigal Stadium in Villarreal on Saturday. Ahead of this round, the hosts are 15th with 19 points and the visitors are 14th with the same number of points and only four points separate them from the relegation zone. Villarreal won the reverse fixture 1-0 and have an advantage on the head-to-head count. They are coming off a poor sequence of results though, having lost four of their last five competitive matches. That included three straight defeats and a positive result here would be crucial to move further from the relegation zone. That said, three wins and a draw across their last five competitive home matches show that they can be a force at this venue.

Mallorca are coming off a Copa del Rey win over Tenerife that extended their impressive recent form. They won five and drew four of their last ten competitive matches, losing just once. That defeat came against leaders Real Madrid, but by just a 1-0 scoreline. Recent form in the league is also one of a stubborn side, as they avoided defeat in six of their last seven league games although drawing four. Despite such good numbers, their away form remains one to worry about. Mallorca are winless across their last seven away league games, drawing two and losing five. They have even failed to score in their last five league trips in a row, casting doubts over their ability to step their game up on this road trip.