The matchday 26 La Liga fixture between Mallorca and Real Sociedad will take place on 28 February at the Son Moix stadium. Mallorca vs Real Sociedad: prediction, betting odds and statistics.
Mallorca
In their last away league game against Celta Vigo, Mallorca failed to hold on to a goalless draw and lost after conceding twice late on. As a result, it was the first time this season Mallorca had suffered three consecutive defeats in La Liga. That run has left the team in the relegation zone. Even though the gap to their rivals is minimal, the club’s hierarchy decided to sack head coach Jagoba Arrasate. Martin Demichelis will now lead the side until the end of the season, despite having no senior-level coaching experience in Europe.
- In the current La Liga campaign, Mallorca have conceded 41 goals in total – only Levante (44) have a worse record.
- The club’s run without draws in this tournament stands at eight matches (two wins, six defeats).
- At least two goals have been scored in each of the team’s 10 La Liga matches.
Potential Mallorca Lineup (4-2-3-1)*
Leo Roman – Pablo Maffeo, Martin Valjent, Antonio Raillo, Toni Lato – Samu Costa, Omar Mascarell – Antonio Sanchez, Sergi Darder, Jan Virgili – Vedat Muriqi.
Forward Takuma Asano and defender Marash Kumbulla will miss out through injury.
Real Sociedad
A week ago, the club were involved in a wild shootout in a home game against Oviedo. Real Sociedad came back from 0:2 and went in front, but eventually let their advantage slip and had to settle for a 3:3 draw. Now, since the start of February, the Basque side have recorded just one win in their last four league matches. On the other hand, across their last nine rounds, the team have only lost to Real Madrid (1:4). The club have lacked consistency, which is why they have dropped to 10th in the standings. Real Sociedad are five points off the European places.
- Both teams have scored in each of the Basque side’s last 10 La Liga games.
- The club have failed to keep a clean sheet in 19 consecutive matches in this tournament.
- Six of Real Sociedad’s last seven La Liga matches have gone over the total.
Potential Real Sociedad Lineup (4-2-3-1)*
Alejandro Remiro – Due Chaleta-Tsar, Jon Martin, Jon Aramburu, Sergio Gomez – Jon Gorrotxategi, Benat Turrientes – Goncalo Guedes, Brais Mendez, Pablo Marin – Mikel Oyarzabal.
Midfielder Brais Mendez is serving a suspension. Due to fitness issues, midfielder Takefusa Kubo and defender Alvaro Odriozola are not ready for the match.
Referee
Miguel Sesma Espinosa (Spain)
Matches – 13 (La Liga, 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second bookings) – 35;
Average yellow cards per match – 2.7;
Red cards shown – 0;
Fouls per match (average) – 28;
Penalties – 23%.
Mallorca vs Real Sociedad: Match Prediction
Mallorca are going through one of their worst spells of the season, but even during this period the team remain stubborn in front of their own fans. The home side also continue to make a host of defensive mistakes, yet on their own turf the club at least respond, and often score more than their opponents. As a result, both teams have scored in each of Mallorca’s last six home La Liga matches.
Real Sociedad are one of the clubs who are badly lacking balance. It is telling that, in this La Liga season, the Basque side have scored and conceded almost the same number of goals. For 10 consecutive matches in this tournament, both teams have scored. If we look at their away numbers, the same pattern has held in nine of Real Sociedad’s last 10 league games in Spain.
Prediction: Both teams to score – Yes
* For each team, the starting line-up listed is from their previous match in this tournament.