Mallorca vs Athletic Bilbao prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups - October 28, 2024
The eleventh round of La Liga action wraps up with an exciting clash in Palma de Mallorca, as the home team, Mallorca, takes on Athletic Bilbao. Here’s a prediction from the Dailysports team.
Mallorca
The "Red and Blacks" enter this fixture riding high after a narrow 1-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano at home last round, marking their fourth win in their last five La Liga outings. The only blemish in this streak was a close 2-1 defeat away to Espanyol, who managed to steal points from the Islanders.
Thanks to this successful run, Jagoba Arrasate’s squad has risen to sixth place on the table, sitting just one point shy of a Champions League spot. This strong start is reminiscent of the 2009/10 season when Mallorca finished fifth after 10 matches.
Athletic Bilbao
The Basque side is currently fifth in La Liga, edging out their upcoming opponents on goal difference. Athletic has dropped points only three times this season, and each defeat came against Champions League-caliber opposition.
In their last outing, the Lions delivered a commanding 4-1 victory over Espanyol on home soil. Notably, this was their first significant win since February, when they put four unanswered goals past Mallorca at the San Mamés.
Match Facts
- Only one of Mallorca’s last five matches saw more than 2.5 goals
- Both teams have scored in just two of their previous five games
- Three of Mallorca’s last five fixtures have seen both sides get on the scoresheet
Head-to-Head
The last encounter between these teams took place in April 2024, when Athletic defeated Mallorca in the Copa del Rey final after a penalty shootout. In league play, their previous clash in Mallorca ended in a goalless draw, while Athletic earned a decisive win in Bilbao.
Probable Lineups
- Mallorca: Greif; Maffeo, Mojica, Raíllo, Copete, Costa; Morlanes, Darder; Navarro, Muriqi, Larin
- Athletic: Agirrezabala; Núñez, De Marcos, Berchiche, Vivian; Jaurégui, Ruiz de Galarreta, Williams, Berenguer; Williams, Guruzeta
Prediction
Mallorca has shown considerable resilience at home, yet bookmakers slightly favor the visitors, offering odds of 2.70 for an Athletic win. Historically, the Basques have struggled in Palma, winning only once in their last 10 La Liga encounters here. Our recommended bet: “Mallorca will not lose,” with odds set at 1.60.
