Bitesize Prediction: Mallorca vs Cadiz
Competition: La Liga
Market: Over 1.5 goals
Odds: 4/7
Desperate to push themselves away from a looming relegation scrap, Cadiz will make the trip to the Estadi Mallorca Son Moix on Friday night when they meet Mallorca.
Starting with the hosts, while Mallorca might have all-but secured their La Liga status, Javier Aguirre’s side are seeking some recent stability. Last seen putting in another downbeat display as they suffered a 2-1 loss away at Girona, the Pirates have now taken just a single point from any of their last three top-flight appearances. Signing off April with a 3-1 drumming at the hands of Spanish giants Atletico Madrid, the Palma-based outfit have also shown some extended defensive issues. Recording just one clean sheet from their last six La Liga outings, Mallorca have also gained a reputation for their lively outcomes. Playing out what was a stunning 3-3 draw away at Valladolid, five of the Reds’ last six appearances have finished with over 1.5 goals. Likewise, it should also be highlighted, Aguirre’s men have seen three of their last four showdowns at the Estadi Mallorca Son Moix finish in an identical outcome.
As for the visitors, while Cadiz might have claimed a crucial 2-1 win at home against Valencia on April 30th, the Yellow Submarine certainly came crashing back down to earth last time out. Putting in a nightmare display away at Atletico Madrid as they slumped to a 5-1 drumming in the capital, Sergio Gonzalez’s side are still looking over their shoulder at a looming relegation scrap. Opening this weekend’s fixtures holding just a one point buffer from slipping into the drop zone, Friday’s guests have won just a pair of their last 10 domestic appearances – a run that stems all the way back to February 25th. Facing what could be a crucial showdown here, Cadiz should at least be excited by their most recent meeting against Mallorca. Claiming a 2-0 win when they welcomed the Pirates to town on January 28th, Gonzalez’s men will be desperate for a repeat display this weekend.
