Match Details
The match between Alaves and Mallorca is scheduled to take place on February 24, 2024, at Estadio de Mendizorroza. This La Liga fixture is part of the regular season and carries significant importance for both teams. The odds currently favor Alaves with a home victory at 2.00, while the chances of a draw stand at 3.13 and an away win for Mallorca at 5.08.
Head-to-Head Comparison
In previous encounters between these two teams, Mallorca has shown superiority over Alaves. In their last five meetings, Mallorca emerged victorious twice, while Alaves managed to secure only one win. The remaining two matches ended in draws.
When it comes to goals scored in these encounters, there has been a lack of high-scoring affairs. None of the past five matches saw three or more goals being scored by either team.
Team Form: Alaves
Alaves has had a mixed run of form recently in all competitions. In their last six matches, they have won two games, lost two games, and drawn two games. Their goal-scoring record stands at six goals scored and six goals conceded during this period.
In La Liga, Alaves currently sits in 12th position with 28 points from 25 matches played so far this season. They have won seven matches, drawn seven matches, and lost eleven matches in the league campaign.
Their most recent match was against Real Betis in La Liga where they played out a goalless draw on February 18th.
Team Form: Mallorca
Mallorca’s recent form has been inconsistent as well. Out of their last six matches across all competitions, they have managed to win two games while losing three games and drawing one game. During this period, they scored six goals and conceded ten goals.
In La Liga, Mallorca currently occupies the 16th position with 23 points from 25 matches. They have won four matches, drawn eleven matches, and lost ten matches in the league so far.
Their most recent match ended in a 1-2 defeat against Real Sociedad on February 18th.
Key Players
For Alaves, Samuel Omorodion Aghehowa has been their standout performer. The attacker has contributed eight goals and one assist in his 24 appearances this season. His goal-scoring prowess will be crucial for Alaves’ chances in this match.
On the other hand, Abdón Prats has been leading the charge for Mallorca with eleven goals to his name in 28 appearances. His ability to find the back of the net will be vital for Mallorca’s attacking threat.
Statistical Insights
Looking at recent results and performances, both teams have struggled defensively. Alaves has conceded an average of 1.24 goals per game in La Liga this season while Mallorca has leaked an average of 1.32 goals per game.
In terms of goal-scoring efficiency, Alaves has found the back of the net an average of 0.96 times per game compared to Mallorca’s average of 0.88 goals per game.
Prediction: Alaves vs Mallorca
Based on their recent form and head-to-head history, it is expected that Alaves will have a slight advantage going into this match as they are playing at home. Considering their defensive struggles and lack of high-scoring encounters between these two teams historically, a closely contested affair is predicted.
Prediction: Alaves 1 – 0 Mallorca
