LiontipsAthletic vs Mallorca. Prediction and Betting Tips for La Liga
Command Analysis
In the previous season Athletic failed to claim the Spanish Super Cup, losing in the final. The Lions also failed to achieve success in the Spanish Cup, where they are always among the favourites. Team easily went past the first rounds, but suffered a defeat to Valencia in the semi-final.
In 38 rounds of La Liga the Red-Whites have recorded 14 victories and 13 draws, delivering 55 points and an 8th spot in the standings, which is out of European places. On July 1, Ernesto Valverde started his third spell as team's manager.
Agirrezabala and Simon will miss the upcoming game due to injuries.
Mallorca failed to remain consistent throughout the previous season. The Islanders got off to a successful start in Copa del Rey, reaching the quarter-final, but eventually got eliminated by Rayo Vallecano. In 36 rounds of La Liga Los Bermellones have recorded 10 victories and nine draws, delivering 39 points and a 16th spot in the standings. Team put up a weak offensive performance, scoring only 26 goals.
In two latest friendlies visitors drew to Napoli (1:1) and Ibiza (0:0). Ruiz de Galarreta will miss the upcoming match.
Trends
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In three latest head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаCorrect score 2:1
This bet played in 2 of 4 latest head-to-head matches
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 2 of 4 latest matches of Athletic
Tip and bets
We offer to place a bet on the hosts today, they are very dangerous at their home. Basques will try to satisfy their fans today, especially in the match against Mallorca. Moreover, Bilbao won 3 of last 5 head-to-head matches.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1) on Athletic
We think that both teams will try to put up a cautious performance on defense, but Basques will probably have to play without their main goalkeepers. Nonetheless, we are not expecting a sensation, the outcome will be decided by one or two goals.
Our second bet is on total under 2,5 goals
