Introduction
The upcoming La Liga fixture presents an interesting encounter as Almeria takes on Mallorca at the Power Horse Stadium – Estadio de los Juegos Mediterráneos on December 17, 2023. Almeria, currently positioned at the bottom of the league table, is seeking redemption to improve their form, while Mallorca, sitting somewhat comfortably in 15th place, aims to solidify their standing and distance themselves further from the relegation battle.
Match analysis
A look at the statistics reveals a tale of two teams experiencing contrasting fortunes. Almeria's form has been worrisome, with their last five matches resulting in a single draw and four losses. They seem to struggle especially on the defensive end, conceding two or more goals in four out of their last five games.
Mallorca shows a mixed set of outcomes with one win, two draws, and two losses. They have proven to be more resilient at the back than their upcoming opponents, with two clean sheets in their last five matches. This defensive solidity could be a key factor in their clash against Almeria.
Recent form
Almeria has won just one of their last 10 games, drawing one and losing the rest. They've found the net in only half of those matches, suggesting a scoring issue that could hamper their chances of victory. Moreover, their tendency to ship goals – conceding 17 times in the same span – indicates potential for the match to see a decent number of goals, at least from one side.
Mallorca's recent form is slightly better, with three wins, three draws, and four losses. They have scored in six out of their last ten fixtures but have had trouble maintaining consistency in finding the winner. Both teams have scored less frequently when compared to conceding, hinting at a struggle upfront.
Head to head
- Almeria has generally had the upper hand in the most recent head-to-head fixtures.
- In the last five encounters, Almeria has 2 wins, Mallorca has 3 wins, and no games resulted in a draw.
- Almeria's last home game against Mallorca ended with a 3-0 triumph.
Almeria wins: 40%
Mallorca wins: 60%
Draws: 0%
Prediction
Considering the form of both teams and their head-to-head history, it seems likely that the game will be a tightly contested affair with high stakes for both sides. Mallorca's recent defensive performances suggest they may be tough to break down, while Almeria’s need for points could make them push forward more aggressively.
Betting tips:
- Full-time score prediction: Almeria 1 - 1 Mallorca
- Under 2.5 goals: Both teams have demonstrated issues with scoring, suggesting it might be a low-scoring match.
- Both teams to score: Yes, given the fact that both teams will fight fiercely to grab much-needed points.
- Asian Handicap: Mallorca +0.5, as their recent form brings confidence that they can at least secure a draw in this fixture.
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