Mallorca vs Betis: prediction for the La Liga fixture
On August 20, Mallorca will host Betis for the La Liga clash. Will hosts withstand? The answer is in our prediction.

Command Analysis

Mallorca

Mallorca performed inconsistently in the previous season, but managed to reach their main goal - to avoid relegation. Team also put up a good performance in Copa del Rey - the islanders made it to the quarter-finals and were stopped by Rayo Vallecano.
In 38 rounds of La Liga the Pirates earned 10 victories and nine draws, delivering 39 points and a 16th spot in the standings. At the start of the new season the Red-Whites secured an unexpected away draw against Athletic at Bilbao (0:0). Greif, Ndiaye and Ruiz de Gallareta will miss the upcoming game due to injuries.

Real Betis

Betis put up a fantastic performance in the previous season, reaching the final of the Copa del Rey. Team coasted past Real Sociedad, Sevilla and Rayo Vallecano along the way. In the title match Betis narrowly beat Valencia. In 38 rounds of La Liga Manuel Pellegrini's men have recorded 19 victories and eight draws, delivering 65 points and a 5th spot in the standings.
Start of the new season brought a 3:0 victory over Elche. Montoya, Camarasa, Canales and Sabaly 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
Hosts are unbeaten for 10 consecutive matches

СтавкаCorners: total under 9.5
This bet played in 2 of 4 latest matches of Betis

Tip and bets
We feel that visitors are slight favourites in this match - Manuel Pellegrini managed to keep the core of the squad, there are a number of skilled and experienced players in the roster, who are able to get the ball under control. Moreover, visitors are unbeaten for five consecutive head-to-head matches, so we offer to place a bet on the visitors.
Our prediction - Betis to win the match
We are expecting a huge number of goal opportunities, which might satisfy the fans and bring a high-scoring result. Visitors are yet to showcase their offensive potential, so we offer to place a bet on total over.
Our second bet is on total over 3 goals