Villarreal - Mallorca

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90'		1 - 1	Goal	Javi Llabrés	Manu Morlanes (Assist)
45'		1 - 0	Goal	A. Sørloth	Álex Baena (Assist)

83'		Manu Morlanes	Tripping
82'		Kiko Femenía	Tripping
63'		Pepe Reina
45'		A. Sørloth	Foul
44'		A. Sørloth	Foul
28'		C. Larin
27'		C. Larin	Tripping

88'			In:	Darder	Out:	Javi Llabrés
85'			In:	F. Coquelin	Out:	É. Capoue
84'			In:	Álex Baena	Out:	Manu Trigueros
80'			In:	C. Larin	Out:	V. Muriqi
80'			In:	Toni Lato	Out:	Jaume Costa
80'			In:	Samú Costa	Out:	Omar Mascarell
70'			In:	Ilias Akhomach	Out:	Gonçalo Guedes
58'			In:	Antonio Sánchez	Out:	Abdón Prats

Villarreal - Mallorca Predictions

Prediction: Draw or Mallorca

Best odds: 1.78

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As the La Liga season continues to unfold, the upcoming clash between Villarreal and Mallorca on a chilly Monday evening promises to be a tantalizing encounter. With both teams neck-and-neck in the league standings and desperate for points, the match at Estadio de la Cerámica could be a turning point in their seasons. While predictions remain a closely guarded secret, the focus will undoubtedly be on the key players who could make a difference and the tactics that might tip the scales.

Key Players: Villarreal

Villarreal's hopes may rest on the shoulders of their Norwegian striker Alexander Sørloth. With a rating of 6.75 and a tally of 6 goals, Sørloth's ability to convert chances will be crucial. His 12 shots on target from 21 attempts showcase his threat in front of goal, and coupled with 2 assists, he's a player Mallorca's defense will need to keep a close eye on.

Not far behind is the dynamic José Luis Morales Nogales, an attacker with a keen eye for goal, having found the back of the net 5 times this season. His overall rating of 6.78 speaks volumes of his consistent performances, even though his assist tally remains unopened.

On the defensive front, Jorge Cuenca Barreno has been a rock at the back with a rating of 6.88. His contribution goes beyond defending, as evidenced by his 554 total passes, indicating his role in building up Villarreal's play from the back.

Key Players: Mallorca

Mallorca's midfield dynamo, Antonio Sánchez Navarro, boasts a 6.72 rating and has been instrumental with his distribution, completing 200 passes and contributing to the attack with 6 key passes and 1 goal.

The attacking impetus for Mallorca could come from Cyle Christopher Larin, who, despite a modest goal tally, has threatened with 13 shots on target from 31 attempts. His physical presence and knack for getting into scoring positions could pose a significant threat to Villarreal's defense.

Another key figure in the midfield is Daniel José Rodríguez Vázquez, whose ability to carve out opportunities has been evident with 19 key passes and 1 assist. His vision and creativity will be essential in unlocking Villarreal's defense.

Recent Form

Villarreal's form has been a mixed bag, with their last five games yielding a less-than-ideal record of LWLLD. Sitting at 13th in the league with 19 points, they've won 5, drawn 4, and lost 10 of their 19 matches, scoring 27 goals but conceding 38.

Mallorca, just one place below Villarreal, have shown a bit more consistency with a record of LWDWD in their recent outings. With 18 points from 3 wins, 9 draws, and 7 losses, they've been involved in a significant number of stalemates, indicating a tough team to break down.

Head-to-Head History

The head-to-head record provides an interesting backdrop to this encounter. The last three meetings have seen Mallorca win twice, including a 4-2 victory on February 18, 2023, and Villarreal taking the spoils once with a 1-0 win on August 18, 2023. This history suggests a closely fought contest, with both teams having tasted success against each other.

Prediction

With both teams so evenly matched in the league and given their recent form, this match could go either way. However, considering the home advantage for Villarreal and the impact of key players like Alexander Sørloth and José Luis Morales Nogales, they might just have the edge over Mallorca. The visitors will not make it easy, though, with Antonio Sánchez Navarro and Daniel José Rodríguez Vázquez likely to be pivotal in their quest for points.

The prediction for this encounter is a tight match with a slight advantage to Villarreal. Expect a low-scoring affair, possibly settled by a single goal. The poise of key players in critical moments will likely be the determining factor in this La Liga showdown.

Prediction probabilities

Strength

27%

73%

Attacking Potential

50%

50%

Defensive Potential

21%

79%

Poisson Distribution

53%

47%

Stregth H2H

50%

50%

Goals H2H

50%

50%

Wins the game

42%

58%

Villarreal - Mallorca Head to Head

20/01	Villarreal	1 - 1	Mallorca
18/08	Mallorca	0 - 1	Villarreal
18/02	Mallorca	4 - 2	Villarreal
06/11	Villarreal	0 - 2	Mallorca

La Liga standings

Rank	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
1	Real Madrid	30	23	6	1	66	20	46	75
2	Barcelona	30	20	7	3	61	34	27	67
3	Girona	30	20	5	5	62	36	26	65
4	Athletic Club	30	16	8	6	50	28	22	56
5	Atletico Madrid	29	17	4	8	54	34	20	55
6	Real Sociedad	30	13	10	7	43	31	12	49
7	Real Betis	30	10	12	8	36	36	0	42
8	Valencia	29	11	8	10	32	32	0	41
9	Osasuna	30	11	6	13	36	43	-7	39
10	Villarreal	29	10	8	11	47	51	-4	38
11	Getafe	30	9	11	10	37	43	-6	38
12	Las Palmas	30	10	7	13	29	33	-4	37
13	Alaves	30	8	8	14	26	36	-10	32
14	Sevilla	30	7	10	13	37	44	-7	31
15	Mallorca	30	6	13	11	25	35	-10	31
16	Rayo Vallecano	30	6	12	12	25	38	-13	30
17	Celta Vigo	30	6	10	14	32	44	-12	28
18	Cadiz	30	4	13	13	21	40	-19	25
19	Granada CF	29	2	8	19	30	59	-29	14
20	Almeria	30	1	10	19	28	60	-32	13