Villarreal CF vs RCD Mallorca Prediction

This Monday’s La Liga A action sees RCD Mallorca make the trip to face Villarreal CF at the Estadio de la Cerámica. This is a hugely important match for both sides as it is only goal difference that separates them in the standings, neck and neck next to each other, fighting for the better European spot.

Key Stats

• Villarreal CF have scored 7 goals in their last 5 games across all competitions whereas RCD Mallorca have scored 3 goals in their last 5 games across all competitons
• RCD Mallorca haven’t managed to score in their last 2 games
• Villarreal CF haven’t managed to keep a clean sheet in their last 8 attempts

Team Previews, Form and Standout Players

Both teams have had great first half of the season, however across their last five games it is RCD Mallorca that are on the better run at the moment. They have won twice, accompanied with three defeats. Villarreal have matched those losses with defeats of their own but they have won only once, with a draw being the final result in that time frame. Each side have in form strikers in the squads so this Monday looks like it will be a battle of who’s striker can outscore the other.

Villarreal CF Preview

Formation: 4-4-2

Predicted Line-Up: Luiz Júnior; Sergi Cardona, Raúl Albiol (c), Juan Foyth, Kiko Femenía; Álex Baena, Dani Parejo, Santi Comesaña, Denis Suárez; Ayoze Pérez, Yéremy Pino

Villarreal CF are having a good season yet again, finding themselves just outside of the UEFA Champions League spots but currently holding the UEFA Europa League place. After 19 games they sit in fifth with eight wins, five losses and six draws. Those matches have left them with 30 points, six points behind fourth placed Athletic Bilbao and above their opposition in RCD Mallorca because of goal difference. They have the joint highest goals scored in the La Liga this season and one of the main reason behind that are three players in particular. Stepping up this season for El Submarino Amarillo has been the trio of Álex Baena, Ayoze Pérez and Thierno Barry. Both Baena and Barry have amassed nine goal contributions each this season and gradually making his way back to full fitness is Pérez with eight goals to his name. Anyone of those three could be the difference makers for Villarreal this Monday in what is a crucial game for both sides.

RCD Mallorca Preview

Formation: 4-4-2

Predicted Line-Up: Dominik Greif; Johan Mojica, Antonio Raíllo (c), Martin Valjent, Pablo Maffeo; Sergi Darder, Omar Mascarell, Manu Morlanes, Takuma Asano; Dani Rodríguez, Cyle Larin

RCD Mallorca are having an amazing start to the season, finding themselves inside the UEFA Conference League qualification spot. After 19 games they sit in sixth place with nine wins, seven losses and three draws. Those matches have left them with 30 points, sharing that tally with opponents Villarreal but goal difference is the reason that they below them. Obviously a win would see them overtake them in the La Liga standings and closer to the UEFA Champions League spots, a competition that they have not featured in since the 2001/02 season. In the goals for Los Bermellones has been the duo of Cyle Larin and Dani Rodríguez. The pair of them have put up seven goal contributions each across the opening 19 games. Two is often better than one so both men will be the best options to try and break the Villarreal defence this Monday.

Head To Head Stats: Villarreal CF vs RCD Mallorca

The last five faceoffs have been split in the favour of neither side as Villarreal and Mallorca have both won twice and the remaining match resulted in a draw. It looks like it will a close affair this Monday with both teams tied on points and struggling either offensively or defensively.

14th September 2024 – RCD Mallorca 1-2 Villarreal CF – La Liga

20th January 2024 – Villarreal CF 1-1 RCD Mallorca – La Liga

18th August 2023 – RCD Mallorca 0-1 Villarreal CF – La Liga

18th February 2023 – RCD Mallorca 4-2 Villarreal CF – La Liga

6th November 2022 – Villarreal CF 0-2 RCD Mallorca – La Liga

Betting Tips For Villarreal CF vs RCD Mallorca

Villarreal and Mallorca have struggled to find consistency this season, one game they play well and then in the next they lack concentration. With each having a striker in good scoring form, it seems as if neither side will be keeping a clean sheet this Monday.

For that reason, our betting experts have gone with Both Teams To Score as our best value tip for this game.

Odds of 1/1 mean that a £10 bet has the potential to return up to £20 in this match.

(odds subject to change)

Final Prediction: Villarreal CF vs RCD Mallorca

Villarreal CF 2-1 RCD Mallorca