La Liga - Real Valladolid VS Mallorca Prediction

La Liga - Real Valladolid VS Mallorca
Match Time: 28-09-2024 03:00 Saturday (GMT+8)
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Team Analysis
Valladolid is struggling this season, having only secured a single victory in their opening match. They have since managed just two points from six games, both from goalless draws. Their latest defeat was a 1-2 loss to Sevilla, and they face significant challenges both defensively and offensively. The team averages just 0.43 goals per game while conceding around 2.14. Injuries also plague their lineup, with key players such as Jenk Ozkajar and Javier Sánchez unavailable.

Mallorca, under Jagoba Arrasate, is gaining form with ten points from their last five matches. They currently rank fifth in the league over this period. Their recent 2-1 victory against Betis highlights their strong away performance, winning two of their three road games. However, they face the challenge of missing Vedat Muriqi due to injury, and the availability of Takuma Asano and Sibe Van Der Heyden remains uncertain. Daniel Rodríguez has been a standout player, contributing two goals and an assist.

Head-to-Head
Historically, Valladolid and Mallorca have each won 15 times in their encounters. At the José Zorrilla stadium, Valladolid holds the advantage with 13 wins compared to Mallorca's 4. Mallorca's last victory at this venue was in the 2009/10 season.

Prediction
Mallorca seems well-positioned to continue their positive run against a struggling Valladolid. Given Valladolid's difficulties in scoring and Mallorca's solid defensive structure, a low-scoring game is expected. The prediction favors Mallorca to win with a handicap of (0), with a likely final score of 0-1. Additionally, considering the trends and Valladolid's style under Pezzolano, Mallorca is also expected to win the corner count.

Pick: Mallorca 0