Villarreal vs Mallorca prediction and betting tips on January 20, 2025

Game Prediction

A match between Villarreal and Mallorca will be held in the 20th round of the Spanish Primera on January 20, 2025. This is a direct dispute between the competitors for a place in the European tournament zone, and the hosts have a chance to break away from the opponent.
Our prediction for the match Villarreal vs Mallorca
“The Yellow Submarine” had a disastrous start in the previous cycle. Marcelino’s return to the coaching position allowed the team to stabilize the game, but the dispute for 7th place, and, therefore, a ticket for the European competition, was lost to Betis (the opponent took 57 points, 4 more than the competitor). “The Bermellones” rolled back to 15th position, but, that is the most important, without the risk of being relegated. Their ambitions were realized in the Copa del Rey, where they were able to reach the final, although the club lost the confrontation with Athletic there.
After that, Javier Aguirre was replaced by Arrasate, who is remembered for his successful work in Osasuna. And the mentor is doing well there, returning to the number of contenders for a place in the European competition. Still, 2025 began with defeats, not only to Real, but also to Pontevedra in the cup meeting. “The Submariners” also improved their performance, winning twice as much as they lose (although they lost to the higher mentioned Pontevedra in the Copa quickly, back in December). That was at the height of the recession, when the team could not win 6 times in a row. Nevertheless, Leganes had been crushed before Christmas – 6-2. And the struggle with Real Sociedad brought a 0-1 failure after the break.
The hosts score almost 1.79 goals per match. At the same time, there are a lot of conceded goals, almost 1.63. The guests rely on defence, but, scoring once each, they concede 0.11 more goals per round on average.
Villarreal vs Mallorca: key statistics and trends
- Villarreal has won 1 of 8 previous matches.
- 79% of Villarreal games have ended with “both teams to score: yes” and the average number of goals per meeting is 3.42.
- Mallorca has lost 2 struggles in a row with the same 0-3 result.
- 47% of Mallorca struggles have brought “both teams to score: yes” and the average number of goals per battle is 2.11.
Villarreal vs Mallorca: possible starting line-ups
Villarreal (possible line-up): Junior – Cardona, Costa, Albiol, Femenia – Denis Suarez, Gueye, Comesaña, Pino – Alex Baena, Barry.
Mallorca (possible line-up): Greif – Mojica, Raillo, Valjent, Maffeo – Darder, Mascarell, Morlanes, Dani Rodriguez – Larin, Muriqi.
Previous head-to-head matches: Villarreal vs Mallorca
Last season, “the Yellow Submarine” took 4 out of 6 possible points. The team won with a 2-1 score on the islands in September.
Free prediction for the match Villarreal vs Mallorca
They are expecting a victory for the hosts. Still, both teams are in a protracted crisis, and here we expect “total: under 2.5” (odd: 1.79).
