Celta vs Mallorca: prediction for the La Liga match

2024-12-06 21:00
La Liga

2024-12-06 21:00:00
La Liga

Celta has managed just one win in their last 12 meetings with Mallorca. That victory came during the 2021/22 season in a thrilling 4:3 encounter, a rare high-scoring affair in the typically low-scoring matches between the "Celestes" and the "Vermilions." In last season's La Liga campaign, the "Islanders" remained unbeaten against the "Sky Blues," securing a 1:0 victory at Balaídos and a 1:1 draw at Iberostar Stadium.

Celta

During the week, Claudio Giráldez’s men participated in a Copa del Rey clash, where they dominated Salamanca, a team from the Segunda Federación, with a 7–0 victory in the Round of 32. However, in La Liga, Celta has failed to secure a win in their last three matches. For instance, in the previous round, they lost 1–3 to Espanyol at Cornellà-El Prat. Currently, the Vigo-based club has 18 points after 15 rounds, placing them 12th in the league standings.

Celta’s overly ambitious attacking style has been a major factor in their defensive struggles, with the team conceding around 1.8 goals per game—the second-worst defensive record in the league. Key players for Celta this season include Iago Aspas (5 goals, 3 assists), Óscar Mingueza (2 goals, 5 assists), and Williot Swedberg (2 goals, 3 assists).

Mallorca

Recently, Mallorca suffered a heavy 1–5 defeat to Barcelona. The second half was particularly disappointing, as the “Vermilions” conceded four unanswered goals without managing a single shot on target. This kind of performance starkly contrasts with Jagoba Arrasate’s typically defense-first approach.

Despite this setback, Mallorca remains 6th in the La Liga standings with 24 points. Notably, the “Islanders” have been impressive in away fixtures. After seven road games, they have accumulated 12 points—currently the 5th-best away record in the league.

Key contributors for Mallorca include Dani Rodríguez (3 goals, 4 assists), Vedat Muriqi (3 goals, 1 assist), and Cyle Larin (2 goals, 2 assists).

Prediction

Mallorca looked out of character in the second half of their match against Barcelona, but facing a less organized Celta side is expected to be a less daunting challenge for the "Islanders." Historically, the "Vermilions" have performed well in head-to-head matches against the "Celestes," losing only once in their last 12 encounters. Moreover, Claudio Giráldez's team seems to lack the energy they displayed at the start of the season.

Our prediction: a 1:2 victory for Mallorca.

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