Elche vs Mallorca. Prediction and Betting Tips for La Liga

Elche finished the previous season at the 15th spot, barely avoiding relegation from La Liga. During the summer club signed Ponce for 4 million euros and Roger Mati for 3 million. In the first round of a new season team suffered a 0:3 defeat to Betis, after that hosts drew to Villarreal (0:0). 

Unfortunately, Valencians failed to get more than one point in seven rounds. The Green-striped ones conceded 18 goals, it is the worst defensive record in the league and team is currently at the bottom of the standings. Club played the previous game without a head coach, but it didn't help the team - Elche suffered a defeat to Rayo Vallecano (1:2).

Fidel, Pastore and Mascarell are unavailable for the upcoming fixture. 

Mallorca put up a decent performance in the previous season and stayed clear of relegation. The Islanders also reached the quarter-final of Copa del Rey, where they got eliminated by Rayo Vallecano. The Red-Blacks avenged themselves for that defeat in the Week 2 of La Liga, beating the Madrid club comfortably. During the summer club spent 13 million euros for new players. New signings brought positive results: Vedat Muriqi is currently team's best goalscorer. 

After seven rounds of the current season the Islanders have two victories and two draws, delivering eight points and a 12th spot in the standings. Team is putting up a weak offensive performance, scoring only six goals so far. After a victory over Almeria (1:0) team suffered a defeat to Barcelona (0:1). Greif and Kadewere will miss the upcoming game.