The Matchday 4 clash in La Liga 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 strongly, collecting 7 points and securing a high 5th place in the league table. Manolo Gonzalez's side managed victories at home against Atletico (2-1) and Osasuna (1-0), and drew with Real Sociedad (2-2) away. The team's unbeaten streak now extends to four matches, as they also defeated Las Palmas at the end of last season.
- The club has opened the scoring in their last four La Liga matches.
- Espanyol has avoided defeat in 13 of their last 15 home league matches (7 wins and 6 draws).
- 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, Tyrhys Dolan – Kike Garcia, Javi Puado.
Mallorca
The islanders are struggling at the start of the championship, although their first three opponents were strong. The team lost to Barcelona (0-3) and Real Madrid (1-2), and drew with Celta (1-1). Jagoba Arrasate's side is among the bottom three with just one point. Notably, the club's winless streak in La Liga has reached six matches – 2 draws and 4 losses.
- In their last 10 league matches, the team has secured only 1 victory (3 draws and 6 losses).
- Two or three goals have been scored in 6 of their last 7 La Liga encounters.
- The islanders have failed to win in five consecutive away league matches (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 its captain, midfielder Daniel Rodriguez, for several games.
Espanyol vs. Mallorca: Match Prediction
The opponents are in contrasting form. The Catalans are among the league leaders, while the islanders are in the relegation zone. Based on the clubs' early-season performances, it seems likely that the Catalans will extend their unbeaten run in La Liga. Moreover, the match will take place in Catalonia, where Espanyol is strong, having lost only to Barcelona and Betis in their last 15 home league matches.
Mallorca typically earns the majority of their points at home, but they tend to disappoint on the road. In their last 11 away La Liga matches, the islanders have managed just 1 win (3 draws and 7 losses). Notably, Espanyol has won all six head-to-head meetings in La Liga at Cornella-El Prat.
My prediction – Espanyol with a handicap (0)
