Mallorca vs Real Madrid prediction and betting tips - August 18, 2024
Real Madrid will visit Mallorca in the opening match of the new La Liga season. The match will take place on Sunday, August 18, and will kick off at 21:30 Central European Time. The Dailysports team’s analysts have prepared a prediction for this game.
Mallorca
Last season, the team finished 15th. In 38 La Liga matches, Mallorca earned 40 points, finishing seven points clear of the 18th-placed team. This preseason, the team played six friendly matches, with impressive results: five wins and one loss in a penalty shootout. Mallorca was also active in the transfer window, bringing in several players on loan, signing two as free agents, and making their most expensive transfer for €1.5 million. Mallorca has spent 21 seasons in La Liga but has never won the championship. However, in the 2002/03 season, they won the Copa del Rey, and in 1998, they won the Spanish Super Cup.
Real Madrid
The reigning La Liga champions, Real Madrid, collected 95 points in 38 matches last season, finishing 10 points ahead of Barcelona to secure their 36th championship title, the most in Spain. Their preparation for this season has been somewhat inconsistent, with two wins and two losses in four matches. However, Real Madrid's transfer activity has been excellent.
Kylian Mbappé joined the team as a free agent, and the club also signed 18-year-old Brazilian striker Endrick for €47.5 million. The revamped team has already claimed its first trophy, defeating Atalanta 2-0 in the UEFA Super Cup, with Mbappé scoring the second goal.
Real Madrid is one of the most decorated clubs in Spanish football, boasting 71 national trophies, including 36 league titles, 20 Copa del Reys, 13 Spanish Super Cups, 1 Copa de la Liga, and 1 Eva Duarte Cup.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- The last head-to-head match between Mallorca and Real Madrid ended in a narrow 1-0 victory for Los Blancos.
- Mallorca has lost to Real Madrid in 11 of their last 13 matches.
- Real Madrid has won 28 of their last 37 matches.
- Real Madrid has scored in their last 18 away games.
Mallorca vs Real Madrid prediction
Real Madrid is the clear favorite against Mallorca. Although they are playing away, I don’t believe this will significantly impact the outcome of the match. I expect Los Blancos to secure a convincing win. My bet is on Real Madrid’s individual total over 1.5 goals with a coefficient of 1.62.
