RCD MallorcavsGetafe CF

The Stage is Set

RCD Mallorca welcomes Getafe CF to the Iberostar Stadium, a fortress where the home side has historically held the upper hand. With a record of 9 wins in their last 17 home encounters against Getafe, Mallorca seems poised to capitalize on their home advantage. The recent unveiling of a plane named after the club has injected a sense of pride and motivation into the squad. However, their recent form has been a mixed bag, with losses to Real Betis and Villarreal casting shadows over their campaign.

Mallorca's Mixed Bag

Mallorca's season has been a rollercoaster. Currently sitting in sixth place, they've shown flashes of brilliance, largely thanks to Vedat Muriqi's 7 goals and Dani Rodriguez's 7 assists. Yet, inconsistency plagues them. They've failed to score in 5 of their 18 home matches, a worrying stat as they face a Getafe side desperate for points. Despite this, Mallorca's defense has been relatively solid, keeping clean sheets in 10 matches this season.

Getafe's Struggles

Getafe's season has been a tale of resilience amidst adversity. Sitting 16th in the table, they've struggled to find the back of the net, failing to score in their last 4 matches. Their away form is particularly concerning, with 3 consecutive losses on the road. Mauro Arambarri remains their top scorer with 9 goals, but the team's overall attacking output has been lackluster, averaging just 0.70 goals per game.

The Verdict

Given the current form and historical data, RCD Mallorca appears to have the edge. Getafe's inability to score and their poor away record tilt the scales in Mallorca's favor. Expect a low-scoring affair, with Mallorca likely to edge out a narrow victory. The odds favor a home win, with Getafe's recent struggles in front of goal suggesting that both teams will not score.