On November 1, 2024, Estadio de Mendizorroza will buzz with La Liga action, as Deportivo Alaves host Mallorca, starting at 21:00 CET. Alaves cannot find momentum this campaign, but Mallorca is on a streak of good performances. Herein is an in-depth look at the bet tips, team news, head-to-head statistics, and a prediction for this Alaves vs. Mallorca match.
Prediction and Tips for Alaves vs Mallorca
Prediction: Mallorca or Draw (X2)
This makes Mallorca the effective favorite to emerge with at least a point from the game. Alaves have struggled this term, losing five in a row and only staying clear of the relegation zone due to the favourites for the drop in Mallorca starting extremely slowly this term. The visitors’ results have been far more healthy and have come into this one high on confidence with four wins in six La Liga games.
The confrontations between these teams have always been quite tightly contested. In the last five La Liga encounters:
February 24, 2024: Alaves 1-1 Mallorca
December 3, 2023: Mallorca 0-0 Alaves
April 19, 2022: Mallorca 2-1 Alaves
August 21, 2021: Alaves 0-1 Mallorca
February 15, 2020: Mallorca 1-0 Alaves
Mallorca has been stubborn in recent times, managing to either win or draw against Alaves, a fact that gives them a clear advantage going into this encounter.
Team News
Alaves
They have a few injury concerns ahead of this fixture. Mainstays Aleksandar Sedlar and Hugo Novoa may be out of the game, which at worst could make the home team vulnerable at the back.
Recent Matches:
October 29: Compostela 0-1 Alaves (Copa Del Rey)
October 26: Rayo Vallecano 1-0 Alaves (La Liga)
October 18: Alaves 2-3 Real Valladolid (La Liga)
Mallorca
Mallorca will be without Iván Cuéllar and Takuma Asano due to injuries and Samú Costa with suspension. These absences notwithstanding, they have a decent lineup for the match.
Recent Matches:
October 28: Mallorca 0-0 Athletic Bilbao (La Liga)
October 20: Mallorca 1-0 Rayo Vallecano (La Liga)
September 27: Real Valladolid 1-2 Mallorca (La Liga)
Predicted Lineups
Alaves
Goalkeeper: Antonio Sivera
Defenders: Nahuel Tenaglia, Santiago Mouriño, Adrian Pica, Moussa Diarra
Midfielders: Ander Guevara, Carlos Martín, Jon Guridi
Forwards: Carlos Vicente, Toni Martínez, Manu Sanchez
Mallorca
Goalkeeper: Antonio Sivera
Defenders: Nahuel Tenaglia, Adrian Pica, Moussa Diarra, Santiago Mourino, Manuel Sanchez;
Midfielders: Carlos Vicente, Jon Guridi, Ander Guevara, Carlos Martin;
Forwards: Antonio Martinez
Key Stats
Alaves have lost each of their last five matches in La Liga. Mallorca have won four out of six. Mallorca have won three out of four away. Head-to-Head Advantage: Mallorca won three of the last five between them and Alaves. Main Prediction: Mallorca Win or Draw (X2)
With the current form of Mallorca and recent struggles of Alaves, a win or draw by Mallorca does look a safe bet for this encounter. The match is likely to be low-scoring, with Mallorca fighting to keep their positive away record intact.
Comparison of Betting Odd:
1 (Alaves Win): 2.59 (22Bet)
X (Draw): 3.11 (22Bet)
2 (Mallorca Win): 3.26 (22Bet)
This is a fixture between a resilient Mallorca and a struggling Alaves, and this is going to be an engaging battle that no football lover or punter would wish to miss!
