Mallorca — Girona Prediction, H2H and Probable Lineups — 4 January 2026
On January 4, 2026, in Matchday 18 of La Liga, Mallorca will host Girona. The match is scheduled to kick off at 18:30 Central European Time. Let’s take a closer look at the potential outcome of this clash.
Mallorca
Mallorca approach this match in fairly good form. In their last six matches across all competitions, the team have suffered only one defeat, which came in the Copa del Rey, where Mallorca lost to Deportivo La Coruña and were eliminated at the Round of 32 stage. In the remaining matches, Mallorca recorded three draws and two victories.
In the league, the team are currently on a four-match unbeaten run. Their most recent fixture was an away match against Valencia, which ended in a 1–1 draw. At the moment, Mallorca sit 14th in the league table, with 18 points, just three points above the relegation zone.
As for their home form, Mallorca have been solid at their own stadium. After eight home matches, they rank 12th in the home standings, and overall they are on a seven-match unbeaten home run. The team have lost only once at home this season.
Looking at head-to-head home matches against Girona, Mallorca clearly hold the advantage. In their last six home meetings with this opponent, Mallorca have recorded five wins and one draw.
Girona
Girona have been experiencing serious difficulties since the start of the season, and their current form remains far from convincing. Over their last six matches, the team have recorded only one victory, along with two draws and three defeats. During this period, Girona were also eliminated from the Copa del Rey, losing to a lower-division side at the Round of 64 stage, which was a disappointing result.
In the league, Girona’s recent performances have also been poor. Over their last five league matches, the team have managed just one win, which came away against Real Sociedad. Their most recent fixture was a home defeat to Atlético Madrid, where they lost 0–3.
At the moment, Girona sit 18th in the La Liga table, having collected 15 points from 17 matches. The team have scored 15 goals but conceded 33, making them the worst defensive side in La Liga this season.
When it comes to away form, Girona have struggled significantly. Their only away victory this season came against Real Sociedad.
Looking at the head-to-head meetings with Mallorca, the recent record is fairly balanced. In the last six encounters, both teams have claimed three wins each. Notably, four of those six matches were high-scoring, finishing with over 2.5 goals, and both teams found the net.
Probable Lineups
- Mallorca: Roman, Maffeo, Valjent, Raíllo, Mojica, Mascarell, Costa, Joseph, Darder, Virgili, Muriqi
- Girona: Gazzaniga, Hugo Rincon, Vitor Reis, Blind, Moreno, Martin, Witsel, Martinez, Tsygankov, Vanat, Gil
Key Facts and Head-to-Head
- Mallorca have won or drawn 5 of their last 6 matches.
- Girona have lost 3 of their last 4 matches.
- Over 2.5 goals have been scored in Girona’s last 4 matches.
- Girona have conceded first in their last 4 matches.
- Mallorca have won 3 of the last 4 head-to-head meetings.
- Mallorca have won 5 of the last 6 head-to-head home meetings.
Mallorca — Girona Prediction
We are set for a clash between two teams currently struggling in the lower part of the La Liga table. Mallorca have shown fairly solid results in recent matches, although their overall situation in the standings remains far from comfortable. They sit 14th in the table, with only three points separating them from the relegation zone, and they have already been eliminated from the Copa del Rey. Girona, on the other hand, are having a very difficult season. The team are currently in the relegation zone, perform poorly away from home, and possess the worst defensive record in the league. Looking at recent head-to-head encounters, the teams have been quite evenly matched, with a balanced number of wins on both sides. In most cases, matches between Mallorca and Girona tend to be open and high-scoring, with both teams finding the net. Considering Mallorca’s solid home form, their strong home record against Girona, Girona’s defensive problems, and the visitors’ urgent need to end their negative run and escape the relegation zone, there are clear reasons to expect an open and entertaining match with goals at both ends. My bet for this match: Total Over 2 goals at odds of 1.63.
