LiontipsMallorca vs Espanyol. Predictions and Betting Tips for La Liga
Command Analysis
Mallorca returned to the top-flight after a short break. In the previous season Islanders managed to record 82 points in Segunda and finished on the second spot and got a promotion to La Liga. At the finish of the season they recorded three victories and a draw against Ponferradina (2:2).
Before the start of a new season Vermilions strengthened their squad with Takefusa Kubo from Real Madrid and Rodrigo Battaglia from Sporting.
In the first match of La Liga season Luis Plaza's men held Betis to draw (1:1) and then recorded their first victory, beating Alaves on an away game (0:1). Nino scored the only goal for the Red-Blacks in that game on 80th minute.
Sastre, Raillo, Sanchez and Costa, who has a muscle injury, will be unavailable for that game.
Vicente Morenobecame the savior for Espanyol in the previous season, he took over the team after their relegation from top-flight, but managed to bring the team back to La Liga, finishing the previous season on top spot, which is a huge achievement.
In 42 rounds White-Blues recorded 24 victories and 82 points, it was enough for the promotion. Team was active on the transfer market, Budgerigars signed Sergi Gomez from Sevilla for 1 million euros, Alvaro Vadillo from Celta for 1 million and Landry Dimata from Anderlecht for 2,2 million euros.
Team from Barcelona started the new season with two draws. Matches against Osasuna and Villarreal ended without goals, so visitors are not scoring for 270 minutes of regular time.
Pedrosa is the only unavailable player in the visitors' squad, he is out with a hand injury.
Trends
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In three most recent head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаPenalty - yes
Penalties were awarded in every third head-to-head match
СтавкаCorners: total under 9.5
This bet won in 2 out of 4 most recent matches of the visitors
СтавкаExact score 3:1
Hosts failed to record a victory in three most recent head-to-head matches
Tip and bets
In the previous season opponents played against each other in Segunda. Most recent match ended with a victory of Catalonian team. We are expecting to see some goals in this match. Visitors' goal-scoring drought is going on for way too long now, so it is time to satisfy the fans with an offensive performance.
As our first-choice bet, we are offering a prediction on both teams to score.
Our prediction - both teams to score
Visitors should put an end to the string of draws. Opponents are pretty even, so it is hard to choose a favourite. We are offering a risky bet on a high-scoring victory of one of the teams.
Our second bet is on one of the teams to win by a two goal margin
