Villarreal vs Mallorca Prediction & Betting Tips (20 January)

Engaged in the race for Europe, Villarreal lost crucial points last weekend by losing to Real Sociedad by the smallest of scores 1-0. The state of form of the Yellow Submarine is pitiful with only one victory in the last seven matches in La Liga including three defeats at the end of the last 5 matches against Sociedad therefore, against Real Bétis at home 1-2, and on Athletic Bilbao's meadow 2-0. This setback against Bilbao somewhat ruined the Champions League hopes for Marcelino's men who were up to 6 lengths behind the Basque club, 4th in LaLiga, at the start of this day. No championship on the program last weekend since Mallorca, as finalist of the last edition of the Copa del Rey, was eligible to participate in the Supercopa in Saudi Arabia but quickly saw its dreams of being crowned go up in smoke following its defeat against Real Madrid in the semi-final by conceding all 3 goals in the 2nd period 3-0.

The first weekend of January, the Mallorcans won in the 1/16 final of the Copa del Rey against D4 Pontevedra 3-0. In order to shed some light on the state of form of the residents of La Palma, they won their last two La Liga matches at the end of 2024 against Girona 2-1, and Getafe away 0-1.

The Villarreal infirmary is very crowded with the presence of Akhomach (end of season), Pedraza, the starting goalkeeper Conde, the former Lille player Pepe, and without forgetting to mention the Roja international Ayoze Perez ( 8 goals in just 12 appearances in La Liga this season). Clearly the nice surprise of the moment in the league and at Villarreal, the Frenchman Barry (7 goals, 2 assists) could start as a starter like creator Alex Baena (4 goals, 5 offerings in La Liga).  Coming off injured against Real Madrid in the Supercopa semi-final, the hard-working captain Raillo was working away from the group during the week's training sessions and could stay out for a little longer before resuming and possibly worsening a little more his muscle injury.

This is ultimately the only major absence to report from the RCD which will be able to count on the offensive Asano, Larin (5 goals in the league), and the Kosovar international Muriqi (3 goals + 2 assists in La Liga).

• Summary: Villarreal is going head to head with Mallorca starting on 20 Jan 2025 at 20:00 UTC at Estadio de la Ceramica stadium, Villarreal city, Spain. The match is a part of the LaLiga .
• Referee: José Luis Munuera Montero
• Villarreal Feedinco Rating: 6.93
• Mallorca Feedinco Rating: 6.83