RCD MallorcavsGetafe CF

Mallorca's High-Flying Adventure

RCD Mallorca is soaring high, quite literally, with their name now emblazoned on an Air Europa Boeing 787 Dreamliner. While the plane might be cruising at 30,000 feet, the team is trying to keep their La Liga aspirations grounded. Currently sitting in sixth place, Mallorca's recent form has been a bit like a rollercoaster ride—thrilling but unpredictable. They've had a couple of tough losses recently, including a 0-1 defeat to Real Betis and a 4-0 drubbing by Villarreal. However, with key players like Vedat Muriqi and Cyle Larin leading the charge, Mallorca is still a force to be reckoned with.

Getafe's Gritty Grind

Getafe CF, on the other hand, is in a bit of a pickle, languishing in 16th place. Their recent 1-1 draw against Barcelona was a testament to their resilience, but consistency has been as elusive as a cat in a room full of rocking chairs. With only 14 goals scored this season, Getafe's attack has been more of a whisper than a roar. However, Mauro Arambarri and Borja Mayoral have been trying to turn up the volume, and their defensive record isn't too shabby either, with 12 clean sheets.

Head-to-Head: The Battle of the Balearics

Historically, Mallorca has had the upper hand when playing at home against Getafe, winning 9 out of the last 18 encounters. The last time these two met, Getafe snatched a narrow 1-2 victory at Mallorca's turf. But with Mallorca's knack for scoring late goals—45% of their goals come in the last 15 minutes—they might just have a trick or two up their sleeves. Getafe, however, has a penchant for scoring between the 61st and 75th minute, so expect some fireworks in the second half.

The Prediction: Home Sweet Home

Given Mallorca's better recent form and their historical edge at home, I'm leaning towards a home win. But don't count Getafe out just yet; their ability to grind out results means both teams are likely to find the net. So, I'm calling it: both teams to score. It's going to be a tight contest, but Mallorca should edge it out, perhaps with a late goal to seal the deal.