Mallorca vs Real Madrid Prediction: 18/8/2024

Mallorca will be the first La Liga team Kylian Mbappé faces, and it won’t be an easy challenge for him. Mallorca, despite being viewed as a team fighting to avoid relegation, recently made it to the Copa del Rey final, only losing on penalties.

While they are often seen as underdogs in the league, they shouldn’t be underestimated. They started their preseason strongly, securing victories in their first two matches against Crewe (1-3) and Barnsley (0-1). Last season, they finished 15th in La Liga, remaining unbeaten in their final four matches (2 wins, 2 draws).

Meanwhile, Real Madrid, under Carlo Ancelotti, traveled to Warsaw this week to compete for yet another UEFA Super Cup, aiming to solidify their dominance in Europe. After winning the Spanish Super Cup, La Liga, and the Champions League, the pressure is on for Los Merengues to defend their titles.

Madrid’s preseason preparations were affected by the late returns of several key players from the Euro and Copa America tournaments. Their preseason schedule includes matches against AC Milan, FC Barcelona, and Chelsea.

Both Mallorca and Real Madrid have seen few games recently where both teams scored. In Mallorca’s last 12 top-flight matches, only two saw both teams find the net. Similarly, in 11 of Real Madrid’s last 13 league games, at least one team kept a clean sheet.

 

Prediction

Mallorca’s recent home record is concerning, with seven losses in their last ten La Liga matches, conceding 19 goals in those defeats. In contrast, Real Madrid has been performing well this season, with four wins from their last nine away games—a respectable record in such a competitive league.

Prediction: Mallorca 0 : 1 Real Madrid