The Matchday 27 clash in La Liga between Athletic and Mallorca will take place on March 9 at the San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao. Athletic vs. Mallorca: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Athletic
The Basque side suffered only their fourth defeat in the current La Liga season last round, losing 0-1 away to Atletico Madrid. This ended an impressive 16-match unbeaten run in the league, during which they secured 9 wins and 7 draws. The club remains in 4th place in the standings, three points ahead of their closest competitor. Notably, Athletic boasts the third-best defensive record in the league, having conceded just 23 goals.
- At least two goals have been scored in 10 of Athletic's last 12 La Liga matches.
- Athletic led at halftime in 10 of their last 14 home matches in La Liga (4 draws).
- In their last six home league games, Athletic conceded only two goals.
Predicted lineup for Athletic (4-2-3-1)
Unai Simón – Andoni Gorosabel, Yuri Berchiche, Yeray Álvarez, Dani Vivian – Mikel Vesga, Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta – Iñaki Williams, Unai Gómez, Nico Williams – Álex Berenguer.
Midfielder Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta is suspended due to an accumulation of yellow cards, while forward Álvaro Djaló is sidelined with an injury.
Mallorca
Jagoba Arrasate's side is unbeaten in their last four La Liga matches. During this run, they defeated Las Palmas 3-1 and drew 1-1 against Osasuna, Sevilla, and Alavés. The islanders are currently in eighth place in the standings, just two points away from the European competition spots.
- Mallorca has won only one of their last seven league matches (3 draws, 3 losses).
- No more than two goals have been scored in 5 of Mallorca's last 6 La Liga games.
- In their last nine away league matches, Mallorca has not scored in the first half.
Predicted lineup for Mallorca (4-4-2)
Dominik Greif – Martin Valjent, Antonio Raíllo, Toni Lato, Pablo Maffeo – Dani Rodríguez, Omar Mascarell, Sergi Darder, Robert Navarro – Takuma Asano, Vedat Muriqi.
Athletic vs. Mallorca: Match Prediction
In their last two home matches in La Liga, the Basques thrashed Girona 3-0 and Valladolid 7-1. The hosts are in excellent form, confident in their abilities, and aiming for strong results in both the league and European competitions. To secure a Champions League spot, Athletic cannot afford to drop points against lower-ranked teams, as Villarreal is just three points behind.
It's also worth noting that Ernesto Valverde's side has lost only once in their last 31 home league matches (to Atletico Madrid). Importantly, Athletic has not conceded more than one goal in any La Liga home game in the 2024/25 season. Mallorca, on the other hand, has managed just one point and scored only one goal in their last three away games. Additionally, Athletic has won 6 of their last 7 home encounters against Mallorca in the league (1 draw).
My prediction: Victory for Athletic