Mallorca vs Barcelona: prediction for the La Liga fixture
On October 1, Mallorca will host Barcelona for the La Liga clash. What to expect from this game? The answer is in our prediction.

Command Analysis

Mallorca

Mallorca managed to keep the La Liga spot in the previous season. The Islanders also managed to achieve success in Copa del Rey, reaching the quarter-final. Team got eliminated by Rayo Vallecano. In the second match of the current La Liga season the Red-Blacks got their revenge over the Madrid team, beating the Vallecans by a 2:0 score. During the summer, club signed Predrag Rakovic from Rennes for 2 million euros, Vedat Muriqi from Lazio for 7,7 million euros and Tino Kadewere from Lyon for 400 thousand euros.
Javier Aguirre's team earned two victories and two draws in six matches, delivering eight points and a 10th spot in the standings. After a defeat to Real Madrid (1:4) the Islanders have secured a 1:0 victory over Almeria. Team put up a weak offensive performance, scoring just six goals. Greif, Kadewere and Ndiaye will miss the upcoming game.

Barcelona

Barcelona failed to get a single trophy in the previous season, fans were expecting a victory in the Europa League, but got eliminated in the quarter-final. During the summer, club's board spent 150 million euros for new players - Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha and Kounde.
Team got off to a successful start of a new season. In the first match of a Champions League the Blaugrana secured a victory over Viktoria Plzen (5:1), but after that the visitors suffered a 0:2 defeat to Bayern. In six matches of La Liga Catalan side earned five victories and a draw, delivering 16 points and a 2nd spot in the standings.
Team put up a great defensive performance, Barca conceded only one goal. Offensive line is also brilliant, team scored 18 goals. After a victory over Cadiz (4:0) visitors secured a victory over Elche (3:0). Roberto, Kounde, Depay, Bellerin and Araujo 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 1:3
Hosts have lost five games in a row

СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 2 of 4 latest matches of Mallorca

СтавкаYellow cards: total under 5
This bet played in 2 of 4 latest matches of the visitors

Tip and bets
We are expecting a high-scoring game here - both teams had plenty of time to rest, so players will be fresh ahead of this game. Hosts surely want to break through Barcelona's defense, but Catalan side has a much better squad. Visitors should be able to get the game under control, they will probably get the points today.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1,5) on Barcelona
We are expecting an efficient offensive performance from the teams today. Catalan side has a great offensive line. In 4 of 5 latest head-to-head matches no less than three goals were scored and we are expecting the same result today.
Our second bet is on total over three goals