On Saturday, one of the matches in the 8th round of the Spanish La Liga will be held at San Mamés in Bilbao, where Athletic will play against Mallorca. Here’s a quick look at the betting options for this match.
Match Preview
Athletic started the season well, winning against Sevilla (3-1), Rayo Vallecano (1-0), and Betis (2-1). However, they have been struggling lately, going without a win in their last seven matches, most of which ended in losses.
This week, Athletic played in the Champions League, facing Borussia Dortmund and lost 1-4. Despite this setback, they displayed some good moments on the pitch. Now, they aim to improve their performance in the domestic league.
Mallorca’s situation is similarly challenging. In their last game, they secured their first win of the season, defeating Alavés 1-0.
Before this victory, Jagoba Arrasate’s team experienced a series of losses, although they faced tough opponents in their earlier matches, including Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Athletic. With an easier schedule approaching, Mallorca hopes to achieve better results.
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Athletic is winless in their last seven matches.
- Athletic has conceded goals in eight consecutive matches.
- Mallorca has managed just one win in their last ten games.
- Mallorca conceded first in five of their last seven matches.
- In the last ten encounters, Athletic has prevailed four times, while Mallorca has won once, with five matches ending in a draw.
Probable Lineups
- Athletic: Simón – Lekue, Vivian, Laporte, Berchiche – de Galarreta, Jauregizar, Sancet – Williams, Gómez, Guruzeta
- Mallorca: Román – Maffeo, Valjent, Raíllo, Mojica – Samu, Morlanes, Darder – Joseph, Domènech, Muriqi
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