Espanyol vs Mallorca betting tips: La Liga preview, predictions and odds

By Ben Gray Published: March 18, 2022 4:12 pm

Espanyol Barcelona

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RCD Mallorca

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90'

Gonzalez, Giovanni
Nino, Fernando

De Tomas, Raul
Moron, Loren

86'

82'

Baba, Iddrisu
Llabres, Javier

Vidal, Aleix

81'

Morlanes, Manu

81'

Embarba, Adri
Ribaudo, Nicolas Melamed

71'

62'

Raillo

60'

Lee, Kang In
Take

60'

Sanchez, Antonio
Sevilla, Salva

Bare, Keidi
Morlanes, Manu

55'

Vilhena, Tonny
Vidal, Aleix

54'

46'

Rodriguez, Angel
Abdon

Lopez, Diego
Olazabal, Oier

46'

De Tomas, Raul

42'

37'

Muriqi, Vedat

Bare, Keidi

23'

10'

Costa, Jaume

Starting lineup

Lopez, Diego13

Regano, Oscar12

Cabrera, Leandro4

Calero, Fernando5

Pedrosa, Adria3

Embarba, Adri23

Bare, Keidi20

Darder, Sergi10

Herrera, Yangel25

Vilhena, Tonny19

De Tomas, Raul11

25Rico, Sergio

2Gonzalez, Giovanni

24Valjent, Martin

21Raillo

18Costa, Jaume

19Lee, Kang In

10Sanchez, Antonio

12Baba, Iddrisu

14Rodriguez, Dani

22Rodriguez, Angel

7Muriqi, Vedat

Substitutes

Olazabal, Oier1

Garcia Pons, Joan34

Gomez, Sergi24

Vidal, Aleix22

Merida, Fran8

Morlanes, Manu6

Lopez, David15

Melendo, Oscar14

Dimata, Nany18

Moron, Loren16

Ribaudo, Nicolas Melamed21

Lei, Wu7

31Roman Riquelme, Leonardo

3Olivan, Brian

20Sedlar, Aleksandar

5Russo, Franco

16Battaglia, Rodrigo

6Grenier, Clement

17Take

8Sevilla, Salva

26Nino, Fernando

9Abdon

11Hoppe, Matthew

34Llabres, Javier

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Mallorca have already beaten Espanyol twice this season, both at Son Moix, 1-0 in the league and 2-1 in the Copa del Rey. However, Mallorca haven’t beaten them in Catalonia in four visits, dating back to 2011. In fact, they’ve won just three of their last 39 away La Liga games. 

Under 2.5 goals is 8/11.

Under 2.5 goals and both teams to sore NO is 11/10.

Espanyol to win and under 2.5 goals is 10/3.

Raúl de Tomás is 10/3 to break the deadlock and 11/10 to score anytime.

Espanyol to win 1-0 against Mallorca- 6/1!

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Match preview

GETAFE, SPAIN – SEPTEMBER 22: Take Kubo of RCD Mallorca celebrates a goal of Budimir (off frame) during the La Liga match between Getafe CF and RCD Mallorca at Coliseum Alfonso Perez on September 22, 2019 in Getafe, Spain. (Photo by Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)

Can Mallorca keep themselves above the relegation zone?

Luis García Plaza’s side were beaten again on Monday night, this time 3-0 against Real Madrid with all the goals coming in the second half.

Los Bermellones won back-to-back games in February, beating Cádiz and Athletic Club, but have since lost five in a row.

So, the side from the Balearic Islands start the weekend 16th, just two points clear of the relegation zone.

Can they claim three invaluable points and end their losing streak?

Fellow newly-promoted club RCD Espanyol have no such relegation concerns as they sit 12th, seven points better off than their visitors.

Blanquiazules though could only draw with bottom of the table Levante at Estadi Ciutat de València last weekend, despite taking the lead through Javi Puado.

The week before, Vicente Moreno’s side beat Getafe 2-0 at home which was a crucial victory because it was their first since New Years’ Eve.

Will there be a winner at RCDE Stadium?

Espanyol team news

BARCELONA, SPAIN – OCTOBER 13: RCD Espanyol supporters cheer on their team during the La Liga match between Espanyol and Levante at Cornella-El Prat stadium on October 13, 2017 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Espanyol could be without first-choice goalkeeper Diego López for this one after the 40 year old was substituted against Levante.

If he’s not back, Joan García will deputise between the sticks.

Further forward, Raúl de Tomás is the obvious goal threat having scored 13 times in La Liga this season.

R.D.T. will be supported by Sergi Darder Yangel Herrera and Tonny Vilhena in attack.

Mallorca team news

MALLORCA, SPAIN – FEBRUARY 14: Salva Sevilla of RCD Mallorca celebrates after scoring his team first goal during the LaLiga Santander match between RCD Mallorca and Athletic Club at Estadio de Son Moix on February 14, 2022 in Mallorca, Spain. (Photo by Cristian Trujillo/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)

Vedat Muriqi made an instant impact at Mallorca, scoring in two of his first three appearances, but he has failed to net in four games since.

However, the Kosovo international striker will continue to lead the line, alongside Ángel.

Likewise, the rest of the team is likely to remain similar because, despite losing five on the bounce, Luis García Plaza isn’t one for sweeping changes.

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