Mallorca vs Elche Prediction 13 December 2025
🔊 Can the "islanders" pull away from the relegation zone by the end of the upcoming La Liga matchday? One of Saturday's headline fixtures in Spain's top flight features Mallorca facing off against Elche. Both teams share the long-term goal of securing their place in the elite tier of Spanish football. While Elche have managed to stabilize themselves mid-table thanks to a fantastic start to the season, Mallorca find themselves teetering on the edge of the drop zone. Nonetheless, the home-field advantage has influenced the bookmakers' odds, giving a slight edge to the "islanders."
Head-to-Head
📊 The last time these clubs faced each other was in the 2022/23 La Liga season. The match at "Manuel Martinez Valero" ended in a 1-1 draw, while at "Iberostar," Elche emerged victorious with a 1-0 win. Over the past seven head-to-head encounters, Mallorca have struggled to secure a win. Let's note the average scoring rate for each side over their last 10 meetings: Mallorca - 0.8, Elche - 1.
Head-to-head statistics Mallorca - Elche
Mallorca Team Overview
🔴 This season, Jagoba Arrasate's squad has faced a significant challenge-the roster doesn't fully meet the Spanish coach's requirements. The lack of perfect understanding among the defenders has deprived the club of its key strength-defensive reliability. On average, the "Islanders" concede 1.47 goals per game. It's also worth noting that in their last six La Liga matches, Mallorca have secured just one victory-against Getafe (1-0). The team from the namesake city also struggles with scoring, averaging about one goal per game.
⚫ In the last La Liga round, Mallorca had a great opportunity to strengthen their position in the standings. However, in their clash with league strugglers Real Oviedo (0-0), the club failed to fully capitalize on its potential. Moreover, based on expected goals, the "Carbayones" arguably deserved the win more: 1.18 to 0.68. Jagoba Arrasate's tactical approach focuses on counter-attacking football with an emphasis on defensive compactness. The main attacking threat for the "Cinnabar Reds" is Vedat Muriqi, who has netted 8 goals in 14 appearances.
Match Results: Mallorca
Elche CF Team Overview
🟢 The past two months have been incredibly challenging for the "Green Stripes." After a fantastic unbeaten start, the team went seven consecutive rounds without a win. Currently, Elche have accumulated 19 points after 15 rounds, which places them in 9th position in the league standings. It's worth noting the average performance of the team from the namesake city in this season's La Liga - scoring 1.2 goals per game while conceding 1.13. Crucially, Elche's away form has been underwhelming, with only 3 points from 7 matches (3 draws and 4 losses).
⚪ Following a string of disappointing results, Elche managed to bounce back with a decisive victory over Girona (3-0) in the last La Liga round. In this match, the "Green Stripes" returned to their best form, showcasing their sharpness on the opponent's half. Eder Sarabia is rightfully considered one of the most promising and ambitious coaches in La Liga - his tactical approach, based on a 3-5-2 formation, has proven itself in the elite of Spanish football. Emphasizing a two-forward setup has earned the club from their namesake city several points. Elche's top scorer this season is Rafa Mir, who has netted 6 goals in 15 rounds of the national championship.
Match Results: Elche CF
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Mallorca
📰 In recent years, Mallorca have emerged as an ambitious project. Over the past seven years, the "Vermilions" have spent six seasons in the top tier of Spanish football. Notably, in the 2022/23 and 2024/25 campaigns, the team managed to finish in the top half of the league table. Since 2024, the club from the namesake city has been under the guidance of Jagoba Arrasate. His ability to build a systematic style of play with a focus on positional defense caught the attention of the club's management. So far, the Spanish coach has overseen 57 matches at Mallorca's helm, boasting a win rate of approximately 31.58%. Despite the challenges faced in the first half of the current season, the management remains steadfast in their support for Arrasate.
❌ Among the unavailable players are Samu Costa and Dani Rodriguez (both suspended). Additionally, the participation of Toni Lato (hamstring injury), Antonio Raillo (broken cheekbone), Leo Roman (muscle injury), and Pablo Torre (muscle injury) remains doubtful.
Elche CF
🎤 After a 3-0 victory over Girona, Eder Sarabia expressed his satisfaction with his players' performance: “I believe the team took control and steered the game to the desired outcome. I particularly want to highlight the collective spirit after a few matches without a win. We've established a special connection with our fans. We feel their pride and energy, and this makes us stronger at home. We need to dedicate ourselves to securing a win in Mallorca; it's time to triumph on the road.” He also emphasized the clean sheet against a strong opponent, noting that “it's commendable when achieved through superiority and character.”
❌ The participation of two club players in the upcoming match remains uncertain: Grady Diangana (leg injury) and Andre Silva (leg injury).
⚽ Goal Prediction
The head-to-head clashes between Mallorca and Elche have traditionally been low-scoring affairs, averaging around 2.1 goals per match. It's important to note the prevailing trend: in 8 of their last 10 encounters, no more than 2 goals were scored. Our editorial team suggests betting on under 2.5 goals.
🚩 Corner Prediction
Both teams rank among the league's underperformers in terms of average corners per game: Mallorca averages 3.5, while Elche averages 3.1. A key statistical trend to consider is that in 6 of Elche's recent matches, there have been no more than 10 corner kicks in total. Considering this, along with the limited wing play from both sides, our editorial choice is Mallorca's individual corner total under 5.5.
Editor's Prediction
Predicting the outcome of this match is quite challenging-Mallorca are capable of competing with the best teams, yet they might falter against a Spanish football giant. Elche, on the other hand, have shown disappointing results in their away games, and it's uncertain how effectively the team will play to their strengths. We suggest focusing on current scoring trends and opting for the following bet: under 2.5 goals. A final score of 1-1 seems quite plausible.
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