At the beginning of the new year, Real Madrid welcomes Mallorca at home. Both teams have been performing well recently, with Real Madrid winning 8 and drawing 1 in their last 9 matches, while Mallorca, who are in the middle and lower reaches of the table, also won 3 and drew 3. However, with both teams missing key players at the back due to injury, expect both sides to be on the offensive to cover up the defensive holes, so the 2.5 goal over betting option is worth a look. (Now 632 live at 2:15 a.m. Thursday)
Currently, Real Madrid and Quirona are tied at the top of the table with 45 points, and every point is crucial to winning the title. Fortunately, Real Madrid has already started to rejuvenate its midfield, with new stars such as Lodi Goss, Federico Valverde and Bacian Dyas emerging, while newcomer Zudy Binningham has even taken on more important responsibilities. With Real Madrid and Mallorca having won many matches and lost few, winning three points in this match looks like a no-brainer.
However, with Real Madrid's defense centerpiece Nathan Fernandes banned for a red card in the last match, and with players like Alaba, Daniel Kahuaji, and Ada Miredao injured, midfielder Cao Yaveney is expected to take a backseat to the center or left side of the field. Such changes will undoubtedly affect the team's defense, making the outcome of the game unpredictable.
