In the upcoming match between Mallorca and Real Valladolid, the odds seem to be in favor of the home team. Real Valladolid has struggled to score against Mallorca in the past, while Mallorca's defense has shown vulnerabilities, even when playing at home. In terms of form, Mallorca seems to be in better shape compared to Real Valladolid.
Both teams are in need of a win after a defeat in the previous round. However, based on recent head-to-head matchups, it is likely to be a low-scoring game. The statistics of goals scored and conceded also indicate that Mallorca has the upper hand in this match.
Real Valladolid's defense has been problematic, especially when playing away from home, while Mallorca's defense has also shown weaknesses. The average goals scored per game this season are 0.9 for Mallorca and 0.7 for Real Valladolid. This suggests that goals might be scarce in this encounter.
Looking at their previous encounters, Mallorca has won twice, there has been one draw, and Real Valladolid has emerged victorious twice. With Mallorca being coached by Arrasate and Real Valladolid by Álvaro Rubio, the match is expected to be closely contested.
Overall, Mallorca appears to have a slight advantage going into the game, especially considering their recent form and the historical difficulties that Real Valladolid has had in scoring against them. However, games between these two teams have been unpredictable in the past, so we can expect an exciting and closely-fought match with potentially few goals.
