FC Barcelona is looking to make it seven straight wins when they go against RCD Mallorca who are struggling recently. Barcelona is currently at the top of the league table with 16 points from their six matches. Coming into this game, Barcelona are aiming to continue their good momentum by winning seven straight games across all contests. Meanwhile, Mallorca is sitting two places above the drop zone, sitting at the 16th with just five points. Mallorca are now looking to win for the second time around in the contest. These two teams have met for 36 matches across all contests, and it is not surprising that it was Barcelona who have more wins. They won 26 games, while Mallorca only have six wins across their names. This meeting is on September 27, 2023, at 3:30 AM (GMT+8).
FC Barcelona
Barcelona secured all three points in a 3-2 win over Celta Vigo, despite Celta leading 2-0. Robert Lewandowski’s double leveled the score in the 85th minute, and Joao Cancelo scored the winner in the 89th minute, moving the Catalan team to 16 points. Despite a goalless draw with Getafe on the opening weekend of the new season, Barcelona has not lost since, beating Cadiz, Villarreal, Osasuna, Real Betis, and Celta in the league and a 5-0 victory over Royal Antwerp in the Champions League. They have two more league games against Mallorca and Sevilla before their second group game in the Champions League. Barcelona has been victorious in each of their last 11 league games against Mallorca and has not lost to their opponents in Spain’s top flight since May 2009.
Barcelona suffered an injury blow during their last match against Celta Vigo, as Frenkie de Jong picked up an ankle issue. Pedri is also unavailable in this match as he suffers from thigh problem. Fortunately, Ronald Araujo has return from an injury on their last match, which works for them.
RCD Mallorca
Mallorca, currently in 16th place in La Liga, has been struggling this season. Their recent 5-3 defeat against Mallorca is a significant setback. Mallorca has lost 11 of their last 11 matches against Barcelona and has failed to score in eight of these games, their longest streak against the Blaugrana. They have won only one of their six matches in La Liga so far this season. Mallorca must bounce back in this match to maintain their current form. The Pirates started their season with a 1-1 draw against Las Palmas, losing two more games to Villarreal and Granada. Mallorca secured their second point in September, beating Celta Vigo 1-0. In a thrilling match with Girona, Mallorca won 5-3, with Vedat Muriqi taking the lead in the fourth minute. However, they conceded five times without reply before scoring twice late on through Abdon Prats.
Mallorca will be without Omar Mascarell, and Antonio Raillo, as they have their injuries. Aside from them, they do not have a new injuries coming into this game.
Prediction:
FC Barcelona (1.5)
Odds: -0.83
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