The Estadio de la Cerámica will be the venue for a crucial La Liga clash as Villarreal take on Mallorca on Monday, January 20, 2025, at 8 PM UK time. Villarreal, sitting 5th in the table with 30 points, are aiming to close the gap on the top four, while Mallorca, in 6th with 30 points, are looking to strengthen their push for European qualification. Villarreal come into this match after a 1-0 defeat to Real Sociedad, while Mallorca secured a 1-0 victory over Getafe. With both teams level on points, this promises to be a tightly contested encounter.
Villarreal have been inconsistent this season, with their recent form showing signs of struggle. They come into this match looking to bounce back from a recent defeat.
Mallorca have been in decent form this season, with their recent results showing signs of improvement. They come into this match looking to build on their 1-0 victory over Getafe.
Villarreal have had the upper hand in recent meetings, going unbeaten in the last three La Liga matches against Mallorca. The reverse fixture in September saw Villarreal secure a 2-1 victory, with goals from Logan Costa and Ayoze Pérez. Mallorca’s last win in this fixture came in February 2023, highlighting their struggles against Villarreal.
Villarreal’s home advantage and superior squad quality make them slight favourites for this clash. Mallorca’s injury woes and inconsistent away form further tilt the scales in Villarreal’s favour. Expect a closely contested game, but Villarreal should edge it.
Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: Villarreal 2-1 Mallorca
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Villarreal have scored 34 goals in La Liga this season, the fourth-highest in the division.
Villarreal: Luiz Junior; Femenía, Foyth, Albiol, S Cardona; Suárez, Comesaña, Parejo, Baena; Pino, Barry
Mallorca: Greif; Maffeo, Valjent, Copete, Mojica; Navarro, Morlanes, Mascarell, Darder; Larin, Muriqi
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