Mallorca - Valencia predictions

Mallorca are easily the favourites in the match this Friday, but we wouldn’t call a Home Win bet at the odds of 2.04 safe, exactly. They are more likely to win than not, but Valencia may have a few tricks up their sleeve yet.

It would be a minor miracle for Valencia to win at Mallorca, and they’re likely aware of that. Though risky, such an outcome could bring solid profits thanks to the 4.64 price on most online sportsbooks.

The odds of 2.85 did not exactly see Mallorca as favourites to win their last away game in the La Liga. However, the hosts rose to the occasion and recorded a narrow Las Palmas victory after a stalemate in the first half.

Top online bookmakers priced offered 2.60 odds on a home win in Valencia’s previous game as hosts. Despite a mediocre first half, they pulled off a stunning 4:2 victory against Real Betis in the end.

Unspurred by the home-field advantage, Mallorca ended both of their latest home games with less than 2 goals between them and the opposition. It’s safe to assume we won’t see a lot of action this time around either.

The away team’s defensive record is slipping. They’ve conceded more than 5 times in their previous 3 La Liga engagements. This, at least, points to this match as a decent choice for something like an Over 5 Goals bet.

The latest record we have of this matchup is a draw result in the previous season. Mallorca will be looking to reach a more conclusive result, which is entirely possible considering the home-field advantage and the favourable betting odds.

Quite a long list of injuries for the hosts. Pablo Maffeo, Abdón Prats, Cyle Larin, Raillo, Toni Lato, Pichu Cuéllar, Takuma Asano will all be absent for this match. Even though the betting odds consider them favourites, it’s important to remember that a good part of their regular roster is out of contention.

Despite the risks involved, the strongest prediction in terms of value is an HT/FT bet that the hosts will take lead in the second half. It’s as risky as you might expect, though the 2.04 odds offer a decent return.