RCD Mallorca meets with Athletic Bilbao with aims of continuing their impressive start in the La Liga campaign this season. This is just the 42nd meeting of these two teams across all contests, with Bilbao winning 17, and Mallorca with 12. Currently, Mallorca are at the eighth of the league table with 17 points, from their five wins. Additionally, Mallorca are coming from a 1-0 win on their previous match, which will give them confidence here. On the other hand, Bilbao are at the seventh of the league table with 17 points as well, from their five wins. Moreover, Bilbao have been fairly impressive this season, and are coming from a 1-0 win in the Europa League. The meeting between these two teams is on October 29, 2024, at 4:00 AM (GMT+8).
RCD Mallorca
Mallorca, under head coach Jagoba Arrasate, has started the campaign strong, winning five, drawing two, and losing three of their 10 matches to collect 17 points. The Pirates are currently sixth in the table, one point behind fourth-placed Villarreal and three from third-placed Atletico Madrid. Their success is based on a strong defense, with only eight conceded games in their 10 games. Mallorca entered this match after a 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano, and they have been victorious in four of their last five games in Spain’s top flight. With a 15th place finish in La Liga last term, Mallorca could be surprise contenders for a European spot at the end of the campaign.
Mallorca will be without Ivan Cuellar and Takuma Asano for selection this weekend, but no fresh concerns have been reported. Head coach Arrasate may name the same team, with Muriqi and Cyle Larin in the final third.
Athletic Bilbao
Athletic, with a 17-point record, is in fifth place in the division after winning five, drawing two, and losing three of their 10 matches this season. They have scored 17 times in La Liga this season, with Villarreal, Real Madrid, and Barcelona having the most goals. The Lions, led by Ernesto Valverde, finished fifth in Spain’s top flight last season. They aim for a similar spot in 2024-25, but a top-four challenge is possible if they find their best form. Athletic entered the match after a 1-0 victory over Slavia Prague in the Europa League and a 4-1 win over Espanyol in La Liga. They have a 4-0 record against Mallorca, but the corresponding match during the 2023-24 campaign ended in a goalless draw.
Unai Simon is unavailable for Athletic due to a wrist problem, but Aitor Paredes is set to return. Oihan Sancet made a return from injury, giving Valverde a strong squad. Nico Williams and Inaki Williams are starters.
Prediction:
RCD Mallorca
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