Deportivo vs Mallorca prediction, H2H and probable lineups - December 16, 2025
One of the Copa del Rey playoff matches will take place on Tuesday at the Riazor Stadium in La Coruña, where the local side Deportivo will host Mallorca. Here’s a betting pick for the outcome of this clash with promising odds for success.
Match preview
The Galician club has shown decent form away from home, recording back-to-back wins over Ceuta and Albacete, scoring twice in each of those fixtures. However, things have been much tougher at home: two straight defeats with a combined score of 1-6 highlight their defensive frailties in front of their own fans. Despite this, Deportivo sits second in the Segunda and remains one of the main contenders for promotion.
Their biggest asset is a well-balanced attack, with Yeremaya Hernández particularly standing out, having tallied 12 points in the goals and assists chart. Nevertheless, conceding in each of their recent matches points to a vulnerable backline. Facing a La Liga club will be a real test of their defensive mettle.
The team from the Balearic Islands is enduring a turbulent La Liga campaign but is gradually finding stability. Over the last eight rounds, Mallorca has suffered just three defeats, and wins over Sevilla, Getafe, and Elche have propelled them to mid-table. Their attacking play has looked especially sharp—averaging nearly two goals per game in their last five matches.
In the Copa del Rey, Mallorca certainly has what it takes to go further, especially given the experience and class of their players compared to their Segunda opposition. While their away form can be inconsistent, their steady scoring record and overall quality make them favorites for this encounter.
Probable lineups
- Deportivo: Parreño, Loureiro, Comas, Barcia, Qualiata, Patiño, José Ángel, Soriano, Mella, Hernández, Stoichkov
- Mallorca: Riquelme, Maffeo, Valjent, Raíllo, Mojica, Morlanes, Mascarell, Fernández, Darder, Virgili, Muriqi
Match facts and head-to-head
- Deportivo has won their last four home games against Mallorca.
- Both teams have conceded an average of 1.4 goals per game in their last five matches.
- Mallorca scores more on average than Deportivo—1.8 versus 1.4 goals per match.
Prediction
Taking into account the form and quality of both teams, as well as recent statistics, Mallorca looks the more likely winner in this showdown. Deportivo has the potential to find the net with the backing of the home crowd, but their defense remains too vulnerable.
