On Saturday, October 5, 2024, RCDE Stadium go host one crucial LaLiga match between RCD Espanyol and RCD Mallorca. Espanyol, wey dey struggle to find their footing dis season, currently dey 17th position with just seven points from eight matches. Dem lose their last three matches, conceding seven goals and scoring only two.
Mallorca, on the other hand, dey in top form, sitting sixth in the table with 14 points. Dem win four out of their last five matches, with their only loss coming against Villarreal after dem reduce to 10 men. Mallorca recently beat Real Valladolid 2-1, though dem no keep clean sheet due to a late goal from Ivan Sanchez.
Espanyol, despite their struggles, have been decent at home, winning two out of their last four home matches and averaging over one goal per match. However, dem currently face injury woes, with top scorer Javier Puado and defender Leandro Cabrera set to miss the match against Mallorca.
Mallorca, with their solid defense, dey concede only 0.8 goals per game, making dem a tough opponent. Dem also miss some key players due to injuries, including Takumu Asano, Vedat Muriqi, Martin Valjent, and Sibe Van der Heyden. Despite dis, dem still carry plenty confidence into dis match.
Predictions from various sources indicate that Mallorca have a higher chance of winning, with some predicting a narrow 1-0 victory for the visitors. The match promises to be a tight and defensive affair, with few goals expected.
