September 14, 2024, 20:00 La Liga, 5th round.
Mallorca
head-on
Villarreal (soccer team)
Let's start with Mallorca, founded in 1916, which reached the final of the Copa del Rey and won the King's Cup.
Cup winners. The team's new manager, Jacoba Alasate, takes over in July 2024. Mallorca have made a number of moves in the off-season, signing players such as Villarreal wing-back Moxica, but also seeing the departure of key goalkeepers and others. Mallorca's unbeaten run has improved, with only 1 loss in their last 11 matches across all competitions across the season, and a home draw against Real Madrid this season
The team's style of play tends to be conservative, however. However, the team's playing style tends to be conservative, scoring fewer goals, only 2 goals in 4 La Liga matches in the new season.
Villarreal's side, founded in 1923 and nicknamed the "Yellow Submarine", won the UEFA Cup by beating Manchester United in the final. Head coach Marcelino is back in charge. Many players have been signed in the offseason, while some key players have left the club. Villarreal's offense is full of firepower, scoring goals in 4 consecutive league games in the new season, with a high average efficiency. Half-time ability is also not bad, 13 of the last 15 matches in all competitions have goals in the half. Status is good, across the season in the last 12 La Liga only 1 loss, undefeated in the new season. But the defense is average, new season conceded goals in every game.
Villarreal has the advantage in terms of strength and performance on the offensive end, but Mallorca also has a certain degree of resilience. Villarreal may take the initiative in this match, and this is a good bet for Villarreal to win on the road.
