San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao sets the stage for a compelling La Liga encounter as Athletic Club hosts Mallorca. This matchup pits Athletic’s formidable home record against Mallorca’s resilient away form. The contrasting styles and European qualification stakes make this a compelling match preview.
Our Athletic Club vs Mallorca betting preview provides expert analysis for this La Liga fixture. This comprehensive Athletic Club vs Mallorca match preview examines all key factors, serving as your definitive Athletic Club vs Mallorca preview for this encounter.
Athletic Club vs Mallorca Match Preview/Betting Preview
This fixture showcases Athletic Club’s high-intensity pressing game against Mallorca’s disciplined defensive organization. The home side’s quest for European football faces a stern test against a Mallorca team known for frustrating opponents and capitalizing on counter-attacking opportunities.
Team Recent Form
Athletic Club: WWDWL
Mallorca: DLDDW
Key Stats
- Athletic Club are unbeaten in their last 11 home matches across all competitions (W8, D3).
- Mallorca have lost only 2 of their last 10 away matches in La Liga.
- Both teams have scored in 4 of the last 5 meetings between these sides.
Correct Score Prediction
We predict a 2-1 win for Athletic Club. The home side’s exceptional record at San Mamés and their attacking quality should see them secure three points. However, Mallorca’s resilience and counter-attacking threat mean they are likely to score in what should be a competitive encounter.
Athletic Club vs Mallorca H2H
- The teams have met 10 times in La Liga since 2015.
- Athletic Club have 5 wins, Mallorca have 2 wins, with 3 draws.
- Six of the last eight encounters have produced Over 2.5 goals.
- Athletic Club are unbeaten in the last 4 home meetings against Mallorca (W3, D1).
Pre Game Odds
- Athletic Club to Win: 1.65
- Draw: 3.60
- Mallorca to Win: 5.50
Team News Athletic Club
Athletic Club will be without defender Yuri Berchiche who is serving a suspension, but welcome back key striker Gorka Guruzeta from a minor injury. Midfielder Oier Zarraga remains doubtful with a muscle issue but could feature on the bench if he passes a late fitness test.
Team News Mallorca
Mallorca face concerns with veteran striker Vedat Muriqi managing persistent fitness issues in the 2025 season, though he’s expected to start. Defender Martin Valjent remains unavailable through injury, while experienced midfielder Dani Rodríguez is confirmed fit despite recent rotation in the squad.
Predicted Line-ups
Athletic Club (4-2-3-1): Unai Simón; De Marcos, Vivian, Paredes, Lekue; Vesga, D. García; I. Williams, Sancet, N. Williams; Guruzeta.
Mallorca (5-3-2): Rajković; Maffeo, González, Raíllo, Nastasić, Lato; D. Rodríguez, Samu Costa, Morlanes; Muriqi, Larin.
Athletic Club vs Mallorca Betting Tips
Tip 1 – Result: Athletic Club Win
Tip 2 – Over/Under 2.5 goals: Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3 – Both team to score: Yes
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