Mallorca vs Espanyol: prediction for the Copa del Rey fixture

Mallorca started the Spanish Cup with a victory over Gimnastica Segoviana (2:0 a.e.t.), after that they left no chance to Llaneros (6:0). But everything is not going great for them in La Liga, opponents are much stronger in there. In 20 rounds The Pirates recorded four victories and eight draws, which brought 20 points and a 15th spot in the standings. 

Team's offensive line is looking weak, they scored only 17 goals so far. Southerners lost three most recent matches to Granada (1:4), Barcelona (0:1) and Levante (0:2). 

Raillo and Rodriguez won't feature today. 

After 20 rounds of La Liga season Espanyol have seven victories and five draws, which brought 26 points and an 11th spot in the standings. Catalan club is lacking consistency, but they are fighting for every single point after the promotion from Segunda. 

After an away victory over Valencia (2:1) The Budgerigars started the 2022 with a home defeat to Elche (1:2). Team got off to an easy start in Spanish Cup - Vicente Moreno's men recorded victories over Solares (3:2), Palencia (2:1) and Ponferradina (2:1 on pens).