Elche vs Mallorca Prediction: Expect a draw

Round eight of the Spanish La Liga will end with the match between Elche and Mallorca, the division middling and the main contender for relegation. Bookmakers do not reveal a favorite in this match, considering that the opponents have approximately equal chances for success.

Elche

Elche's losing streak continues and already stands at five matches. After sharing points with Almeria, the future hosts lost to Real Sociedad, Villarreal, Athletic, Barcelona and Rayo Vallecano. Unsurprisingly, Elche is the league's main underdog, with one point to its credit. Elche are five points behind Sevilla, who are in 17th place. Elche's home stats are 18th in the division, +0=1-2, 2-6 goal difference.

Mallorca

Mallorca are in a much better position than Elche. After seven games played, the islanders are placed 12th with 8 points. However, it's before the start of Sunday's round, Valladolid could still be ahead of the Balearic side. After the break, Mallorca played one official match, losing on home field to Barcelona with a score of 0-1, the only goal of the game was scored by Lewandowski through Fati's assist. By the way, Mallorca did not concede to the formidable Catalans on the statistics of shots on target and in the direction of the goal. The Islanders have played three away games in La Liga 2022/23, a 1-4 defeat at the hands of Real Madrid, a 0-0 draw with Athletic and a 2-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano.

Head-to-head encounters

Elche and Mallorca have played 36 matches against each other, +13=14-9, 44-42 in favor of Elche. The teams have played each other in 4 tournaments: Primera, Segunda, Copa del Rey, and the first division of the RFEF. There are 12 matches in the Primera: +5=4-3, 19-17 in favor of Elche. Elche hosted 18 matches: +11=7-0, 29-13 in favor of the home team. In the 2021/22 season the game in the Balearics ended in a 2-2 draw, while Elche registered a 3-0 home win.

Injuries and suspensions

• Elche: Pastore, Fidel, Verdu (suspended), Mascarell is questionable;
• Mallorca: Greif, Kadewere.

Key stats

• Elche lost the last five matches in La Liga;
• The last four matches Elche played in La Liga saw at least three goals scored;
• Elche conceded at least two goals in the last four matches in La Liga;
• Elche did not lose in the last five home encounters with Mallorca.

Expert Betting Tips

Mallorca has terrible away statistics against Elche. However, this time, given the weak form of the future guests, we believe that the islanders have a good chance to bring some points from the Manuel Martinez Valero. Moreover, we won't be surprised if the opponents play a draw. Here are the betting options for this game:

X2+TU (3.5) for 1.70 at 1xbet;

X for 3.00 at Betway;

Correct Score 1-1 for 6.00 at Bet365.

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