Espanyol vs Mallorca

16/3- After a disappointment against the league leaders last week Espanyol return home and this week they prepare to play hosts to Mallorca. While Espanyol are played 7^th on the points table their visiting opponents are 4 places behind them at the 11^th spot and both teams have a different style of playing as well. While most matches played by Espanyol result in a win or a loss, Mallorca are a team that has managed high number of draws this season. The data shows that Espanyol can be a highly inconsistent side while Mallorca can be relied upon as consistent performers. The last match between the two sides that took place earlier this season ended as a 2-2 draw and also the overall record shows that the teams have been on par with their performances. Out of the 21 matches played between the sides each side has managed to win 9 games while the remaining three have been draws.

Espanyol’s recent form has not been that impressive and out of the last 10 matches they have lost 7 times while have managed to win on 3 occasions only. Also with the dipping performances they are losing out on the position they gained on the points table after their efforts in the first half of the season. They would have to revive their form is they wish to score some important points in this tie or else they stand a good chance of losing further on their current position.

Mallorca on the other hand would be on a high as they managed a 7-1 victory over Recreativo Huelva last week and they would carry the confidence into this match. They have been strong defensively and have lost only a single match in the last 10 while there have been 7 draws and 2 victories for the side.

Prediction: 1-1, draw.