Mallorca vs Betis Prediction 25 January 2025

🔊 Whose unfortunate streak will end first in the head-to-head match at "Iberostar"? Mallorca and Betis are struggling to achieve the necessary results in 2025. The loss of points has also affected the teams' standings in La Liga. The main referee for the upcoming personal encounter will be Javier Alberola Rojas. We suggest paying attention to the balance of power according to the bookmakers: victory for the "islanders" - 2.3, victory for the "beticos" - 3.45. Our prediction is designed to simplify the choice of a key bet by providing objective statistical facts.

📊 H2H

At the start of the current season, the "cinabars" achieved a last-minute victory over the "beticos" - 2:1. The main hero of the match at "Benito Villamarin" was Spanish forward Valeri, who sent the ball into the net of the "green-whites" in the 93rd minute. It should be noted that Mallorca has failed to defeat Betis in their last 5 home head-to-head matches - 1 draw and 4 losses. The previous success of the "islanders" at "Iberostar" dates back to the 2012/13 season - 1:0.

🔴 MALLORCA

In the current season, Mallorca is one of the least productive teams - only 0.95 goals per match. However, often the "islanders" are simply unlucky, and their conversion of chances leaves much to be desired. Just look: with an overall xG of 25.21, the team from the namesake city has scored only 19 times. Jagoba Arrasate, even during his tenure at Osasuna, was known for his tactical versatility. Mallorca is no exception. The basic formation for the "islanders" at this moment is 4-4-2, but depending on the opponent, the "cinabars" often use formations like 4-2-3-1, 4-3-3, and even 4-4-1-1. Most of the sharp moments for the "red-blacks" arise from flank crosses, long passes, and retrieving balls in the opponent's third. Vedat Muriqi plays an important role in aerial duels. Another key forward for the club, Cyle Larin, operates more from deep and assists in developing attacks. Only Manu Morlanes is in Mallorca's infirmary.

🟢 BETIS

Betis continues to suffer from a large number of injuries. After a quite convincing series at the end of last year, the "green-whites" have completely fallen apart. In the previous two rounds of La Liga, Manuel Pellegrini's team lost to some of the weakest teams in this season's competition - Valladolid (0:1) and Alaves (1:3). It's also important to note the transfer activities of the Seville club. In the early days of the transfer window, promising Spanish forward Assane Diao was sold to Como for 12 million euros. As for signings, the "beticos" are very close to acquiring winger Antony from Manchester United. Apparently, Betis' coaching staff desperately believes in reviving the Brazilian's career. Interestingly, Manuel Pellegrini employs a fairly bold formation, leaving only Johnny Cardoso in the holding midfield position. Situationally, the "heliopolitans'" formation transforms into a 4-1-4-1, with Brazilian Vitor Roque at the forefront. In our opinion, we will see something similar in their clash with Mallorca, as it's unlikely that the "cinabars" will insist on possession.

⚽️ GOAL PREDICTION

Let's pay attention to the appalling finishing of both teams this season. While Mallorca's difference between expected and actual goals is 6.21, Betis' is characterized by a value of 12.55. It is important to note that the "heliopolitans" have scored against the "cinabars" in each of their last 11 head-to-head matches. Proactive football from Manuel Pellegrini's team and Mallorca's rather lackluster form should contribute to continuing this trend. Our choice - Betis will score.

🚩 CORNER PREDICTION

Let's look at the ratio of corners earned and conceded by both teams this season. Due to their fairly straightforward play, the "islanders" have a negative difference: 4.1 against 5.3. This cannot be said about the "green-whites," who place a strong emphasis on flank attacks: 4.8 against 3.9. In head-to-head encounters, there is also a slight advantage for the "heliopolitans": 5 against 4.5. We settle on Betis to win on corners with a handicap (+1.5).

📝 MATCH PREDICTION

In our opinion, Betis is completely underestimated ahead of their head-to-head encounter with Mallorca. Even despite their poor form, they remain an extremely sharp team that just lacks luck in finishing their attacks. Moreover, it's worth remembering that the "cinabars" haven't beaten the "beticos" at "Iberostar" for over 11 years. Considering several of these factors mentioned above, we anticipate a final draw with a score of 1:1. Key bet - Betis will not lose.