The 2024-25 edition of La Liga returns to the fold with another set of matches this week as Mallorca lock horns with an impressive Celta Vigo side in an important encounter at the Estadio de Balaidos on Friday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Celta Vigo vs Mallorca Preview
Mallorca are in sixth place in the La Liga standings and have stepped up to the plate this season. The away side slumped to a damaging 5-1 defeat at the hands of Barcelona this week and will need to work hard to bounce back in this match.
Celta Vigo, on the other hand, are in 12th place in the league table and have been inconsistent this season. The Galician hosts thrashed Salamanca UDS by a 7-0 scoreline in the Copa del Rey in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this week.
Celta Vigo vs Mallorca Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Mallorca have a slight edge over Celta Vigo and have won 11 out of the last 26 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Celta Vigo's nine victories.
- Mallorca had conceded only 13 goals in 15 games before their 5-1 defeat at the hands of Barcelona this week - their first league game this season where they conceded more than two goals in a single game.
- Celta Vigo are winless in their last three matches in La Liga, with their previous victory in the competition coming by a narrow 1-0 victory against Getafe last month.
- Celta Vigo have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last three matches in La Liga but have managed to play out draws in two of these games.
Celta Vigo vs Mallorca Prediction
Mallorca have consistently punched above their weight this season and will look to return to winning ways on Friday. Vedat Muriqi has been impressive for his side so far and will look to add to his goal tally this week.
Celta Vigo can pack a punch on their day but have not been consistent over the past year. Mallorca are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Celta Vigo 1-2 Mallorca
Celta Vigo vs Mallorca Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Mallorca to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Mallorca to score first - Yes