On Saturday night, Real Mallorca and Atletico Madrid clash at the Estadi Son Moix in a game that could have big implications for both team's La Liga campaigns.
Real Mallorca looking to end a poor run in La LigaThe Islanders head into this encounter on the back of a four-game winless run in La Liga, as they have picked up two draws and suffered two defeats. Last time out in the Spanish top-flight, they drew 1-1 at Cadiz.
The poor recent run has left Mallorca in 16th place in the table, six points clear of the relegation zone in the Spanish top flight, with just six games remaining in La Liga this season.
Mallorca’s recent home form has been inconsistent. Javier Aguirre’s team has won just three of their previous seven matches in La Liga.
Los Piratas’ recent home Liga games have been relatively low-scoring, with under 2.5 goals scored in five of their previous seven matches.
Atletico boosted top-four chances against Athletic ClubLos Colchoneros aided their chances of a top-four finish in La Liga this season by recording a 3-1 home win over Athletic Club. The victory was Atletico’s third win in their last four outings in La Liga.
Arguably, more importantly, the win moved Diego Simeone’s fourth-place team six points clear of their fifth-place rivals in the fight for the Champions League spots.
One negative lately for the men from Madrid of late has been their poor away form. A 2-0 defeat at Alaves in their last away game in La Liga means that Atletico has won just one of their last six outings in the Spanish top-flight.
The record includes three defeats in their previous five La Liga games. Atletico has also failed to score in three of their last five away matches in the Spanish top-flight.
What am I backing?This will likely be a cagey, tight affair with few goals scored. With that in mind, the bet I am backing is under 2.5 goals scored.
