Real Sociedad vs Mallorca Prediction Adam Hakanson Pro Tipster

Real Sociedad: Form, Lineup & Prediction

Real Sociedad are in excellent form, having won their last 4 league matches against Athletic Bilbao (2-0), Sevilla (1-0), Real Betis (3-1), and Atletico Madrid (1-0). They have kept clean sheets in 3 of those wins.

Key players and injuries

• Unavailable players: Alexander Isak (knee), Mikel Merino (suspended)
• In-form contributors: Mikel Oyarzabal (4 goals in last 4 games), Adnan Januzaj (3 assists), Nacho Monreal (solid defensively)

Position in the standings

Real Sociedad are currently 3rd in La Liga with 60 points from 30 games. They are 7 points behind leaders Barcelona and just 2 behind Real Madrid in 2nd place after a strong surge up the table in recent weeks.

Strengths and weaknesses

Defensively very sound and physical. Strong transitional play and counterattacking. Lack a prolific goalscorer with Alexander Isak out injured. Occasional lapses in concentration at the back.

Prediction for Real Sociedad

With their excellent recent form, solid defensive solidity, and well-balanced squad, Real Sociedad will be confident of taking all 3 points at home against Mallorca. However, the absence of Isak up front is a concern.

Mallorca: Form, Lineup & Prediction

Mallorca's form has been very inconsistent lately. They won 2-1 against Espanyol but then lost their next 3 games 0-2 to Getafe, 1-3 to Celta Vigo, and 0-1 to Elche.

Key players and injuries

• Unavailable players: Salva Sevilla (hamstring), Iddrisu Baba (suspended)
• In-form contributors: Dani Rodriguez (4 goals in last 6 games), Amath Ndiaye (2 assists)

Position in the standings

Mallorca are currently 13th in La Liga with 33 points from 30 games played. A solid mid-table position but just 6 points above the relegation zone, so they will be keen to pick up points on the road.

Strengths and weaknesses

Good offensive numbers for a mid-table side. Leak too many goals and lack defensive stability, with a soft underbelly on the road. Severely lacking in squad depth.

Prediction for Mallorca

Their poor defensive record and patchy recent form suggests Mallorca could be in for a tough evening at the Reale Arena against Real Sociedad's solid all-round unit. However, they do possess goal threats.

Head-to-head statistics (Recent Meetings)

• 30.10.2024 - Real Sociedad 1-1 Mallorca
• 18.02.2024 - Mallorca 0-2 Real Sociedad
• 21.08.2023 - Real Sociedad 3-1 Mallorca
• Real Sociedad unbeaten in last 5 H2H meetings (3 wins, 2 draws)
• Key player duel: Mikel Oyarzabal (7 goals) vs Dani Rodriguez (7 goals) in H2H games

Betting Odds & Coefficients

• 1X2 market: Real Sociedad 1.62, Draw 4.00, Mallorca 5.50
• Over/Under 2.5 goals: Over 1.80, Under 2.05
• BTTS: Yes 1.90, No 1.95
• Correct score: 1-1 Draw 6.50, 2-1 Real Sociedad 8.00, 2-0 Real Sociedad 7.50