Team analysis: Mallorca
Mallorca enters this match after two consecutive defeats in La Liga. The end of November brought optimism with victories against Las Palmas (2:1) and Valencia (1:0), but December started negatively, with two convincing defeats – against Barcelona (1:5) and Celta (0:2). These results indicated oscillations in the form of Jagoba Arasate’s team, which is still trying to establish consistency in the game.
They are currently in eighth place in La Liga, with 24 points from 17 games, which puts them in a good position in the middle of the table. However, what is worrying is their ineffectiveness in attack – they scored only 16 goals, which is one of the lowest statistics in the league. The mainstays in attack are Vedat Muriqi and Cyle Larin, who form a dangerous duo, especially at home.
Mallorca’s defense, on the other hand, is relatively stable. They have conceded 20 goals, which is a shade more than Barcelona, the current league leader. However, two consecutive defeats with as many as seven goals conceded reveal that they are not immune to the pressure of stronger opponents.
When playing at home, Mallorca has three wins, three draws and three losses. Their game at the “Son Moix” stadium is often tough and based on solid defense, but in this match they will have to find a balance in attack as well if they want to take all three points against a team like Girona.
Team analysis: Girona
Girona, unlike Mallorca, have the added challenge of coming off a grueling Champions League match against Liverpool, where they were beaten 0-1. In addition to that defeat, Michel Gomez’s team was eliminated from the King’s Cup on penalties against lower league team UD Logronjes, and recently they suffered a heavy defeat against Real Madrid (0:3).
Last season’s success, where they finished third in La Liga, set the bar high for this season. However, they have taken 22 points from 16 games so far this year, which puts them in ninth place. Although they are relatively close to the top of the table, the team’s form in the last few games has been worrying – four defeats in their last five games in all competitions.
Girona have problems with injuries to key players such as Viktor Tsygankov and Bojan Miovski, which further hampers their offensive potential. Arnaut Danjuma, Portu and Cristhian Stuani are the main attacking options at the moment, but they too have struggled to execute lately.
Defensively, Girona are not impressive – they have conceded 27 goals, making them one of the weaker teams in the league in that segment. They have an average performance away from home – two wins, three draws and three losses from eight games, which indicates instability when they play away from their stadium.
Betting Tip: Both Teams to Score (GG)
Both teams enter this match with the desire to break bad streaks and secure important points. Mallorca has the home field advantage, while Girona has an individual quality that can surprise at any moment. Both teams have problems with defensive stability, but at the same time are capable of scoring in the right circumstances.
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