On Sunday evening, Real Mallorca will look to secure their La Liga status for next season when they welcome rock-bottom Almeria to Son Moix in gameweek 37 of the Spanish top-flight campaign.
Mallorca are still just in the relegation battleThe Islanders are in 17th place in the table, four points outside the relegation zone. However, a victory in this encounter would guarantee Javier Aguirre's team top-flight football for next season.
Los Piratas drew 1-1 at Osasuna last time out, which means they have taken four points from their previous two outings in the Spanish top flight.
The game in Pamplona was another low-scoring encounter for Mallorca, as ten of their previous 11 matches in La Liga have produced under 2.5 goals.
Mallorca's recent home record in La Liga is slightly inconsistent, although they have won three of their last five matches at Son Moix in the Spanish top-flight.
Almeria is looking to restore some pride after relegationThe Andalusians are bottom of the table and, in truth, are now just playing to restore some pride after a woeful campaign in the Spanish top flight.
Almeria was beaten 2-0 at home by Barcelona last time out, meaning that they have lost four of their previous five games in La Liga.
The visitors have also conceded at least two goals in six of their last seven matches in La Liga. That may not be surprising, as no team has conceded more goals in the Spanish top flight this season.
Almeria’s recent away record in La Liga isn’t terrible, but it has been inconsistent. They have won two, drawn two, and lost two of their last six games on their travels in the Spanish top flight.
What am I backing?Another victory will secure Mallorca’s top-flight status for next season. Although their recent home form has been mixed, I am backing the Islanders to record a victory.
