The Matchday 4 La Liga clash between Espanyol and Mallorca will take place on September 15 at the Cornella-El Prat Stadium in Barcelona. Espanyol vs. Mallorca: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Espanyol
The Catalans have started this season successfully and, with 7 points, find themselves in a high 5th place in the league table. Manolo Gonzalez's side have managed to defeat Atletico (2-1) and Osasuna (1-0) at home, while drawing with Real Sociedad (2-2) away. The team's unbeaten run now extends to four matches, having also defeated Las Palmas at the end of the last championship.
- The club has opened the scoring in their last 4 matches in La Liga.
- Espanyol have not lost in 13 of their last 15 home league matches (7 wins and 6 draws).
- Exactly two or three goals have been scored in 7 of Espanyol's last 9 home games in La Liga.
Predicted lineup for Espanyol (4-4-2)
Marko Dmitrovic – Fernando Calero, Omar El Hilali, Carlos Romero, Leandro Cabrera – Pere Milla, Edu Exposito, Pol Lozano, Tyrese Dolan – Kike Garcia, Javi Puado.
Mallorca
The Islanders are struggling at the start of the championship. However, the opponents in the first three rounds were strong. The team lost to Barcelona (0-3) and Real Madrid (1-2) and drew with Celta (1-1). Jagoba Arrasate's side sits among the bottom three with just 1 point. Notably, the club's winless streak in La Liga stands at 6 matches – 2 draws and 4 losses.
- In their last 10 league matches, the team has secured only 1 victory (3 draws and 6 losses).
- Exactly two or three goals have been scored in 6 of their last 7 La Liga matches.
- The Islanders have not won in five consecutive away matches in La Liga (1 draw and 4 losses).
Predicted lineup for Mallorca (5-3-2)
Leo Roman – Marash Kumbulla, Martin Valjent, Antonio Raillo, Mateu Morey, Toni Lato – Sergi Darder, Manu Morlanes, Pablo Torre – Vedat Muriqi, Mateo Joseph.
The club has suspended their captain, midfielder Daniel Rodriguez, for several games.
Referee
Alejandro Jose Hernandez (Spain)
Matches – 20 (La Liga, 2024/2025 - 2025/2026);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 107;
Average yellow cards per match – 5.3;
Red cards shown – 4;
Average fouls per match – 26;
Penalties – 40%.
Espanyol vs. Mallorca: Match Prediction
The opponents are in different forms. The Catalans are among the league leaders, while the Islanders are in the relegation zone. Based on the clubs' results at the start of the season, the Catalans are likely to extend their unbeaten run in La Liga. Especially since the match will take place in Catalonia, where Espanyol is very strong, having lost only to Barcelona and Betis in their last 15 home league matches.
Mallorca consistently earns the majority of their points at home, while their away performances are generally disappointing. In their last 11 away La Liga matches, the Islanders have secured only 1 victory (3 draws and 7 losses). Notably, in head-to-head encounters, Espanyol has won all six meetings in La Liga at Cornella-El Prat.
My prediction – Espanyol with a handicap (0)
