RCD Mallorca vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction 28 October 2024
Added on 26 October, 2024
In the eleventh round of La Liga, Mallorca hosts Athletic Bilbao in what promises to be an intense showdown between two of the league’s top-performing teams this season.
Mallorca, last season’s underdog, has defied expectations by climbing to sixth place in the standings, boasting 17 points with a goal difference of 10:8. In their last five outings, the Islanders have achieved four impressive wins, defeating Real Sociedad (1-0), Betis (2-1), Valladolid (2-1), and Rayo Vallecano (1-0), with only one narrow defeat to Espanyol (1-2).
Meanwhile, Athletic Bilbao enters the match ranked fifth, also with 17 points but a stronger goal record of 17:11. Their recent run includes victories over Leganes (2-0), Celta (3-1), and Espanyol (4-1), alongside a 1-1 draw with Sevilla and a tough 1-2 loss to Girona. Currently, Athletic sits just three points away from the Champions League places.
Known for their entertaining, attacking play at home, Athletic tends to adopt a more cautious style on the road. Mallorca, on the other hand, is recognized for a pragmatic, defensive approach, making this encounter likely to be a low-scoring affair as both teams seek to consolidate their league positions.
Under 2.5 goals in the match 1.53