LiontipsReal Sociedad vs Mallorca. Predictions and Betting Tips
Command Analysis
Real Sociedad were not active in the transfer market during the off-season. Despite a number of injuries, team managed to start the Europa League campaign with two draws, which earned them two points and a third spot in the group.
After eight rounds of the current La Liga season Royal Club have five victories and two draws, which brought them 17 points and they are at top of the league standings with two other teams. After a victory over Elche (1:0) Basques had a draw with Getafe (1:1).
Guridi, Illarramendi, Monreal, Oyarzabal, Pacheco, Rico, Silva and Fernandez are on team's injuried list.
Mallorca earned a promotion back to La Liga after a second-place finish in the previous Segunda season. The Pirates got off to a good start - three victories and two draws brought 11 points and a 12th spot in the standings.
After a defeat to Osasuna (2:3) The Islanders recorded a home victory over Levante (1:0). Though, team is only three points adrift from 4th-placed Sevilla. We should note that visitors are not a high-scoring team, they are averaging less than one goal per game.
Trends
СтавкаYellow cards: total over 4
This bet won in two most recent head-to-head matches
СтавкаA draw in one of the halves - yes
In 2 out of 4 most recent head-to-head matches one of the halves ended in a draw
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 3 out of 5 most recent matches of the visitors goals were scored in both halves
Tip and bets
Many key players of the hosts won't be able to play in this match, but rotation will help the team to field a good line-up and to beat the opponent due to a higher class and motivation.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1) on Real Sociedad
We are not expecting many goals in this match - visitors will park the bus in an attempt to hold on to a draw, while hosts will try to keep the energy and their players, they have many injuries in their squad already.
Our second bet is on total under 2,5 goals
