Mallorca vs Valencia: Prediction, Team News, and Lineups Preview
Two clubs fighting to avoid relegation meet at Son Moix on Tuesday. Mallorca sit 15th in La Liga, two points above the drop zone. Valencia occupy 14th, one point better off.
Recent form and context
Martin Demichelis has improved Mallorca’s results since his appointment. He took charge when the team were two points from safety.
In his first five games he recorded three wins, one draw and one loss. All three wins came at Son Moix.
Mallorca have won their last two home matches. One of those was a surprise 2-1 victory over Real Madrid earlier this month.
Vedat Muriqi milestone
Vedat Muriqi scored a late winner against Real Madrid. He then netted a brace in a 3-0 win over Rayo Vallecano.
Muriqi moved past Samuel Eto’o to become Mallorca’s top La Liga scorer. He has 55 goals in 139 appearances.
Mallorca have 34 points from 31 matches. They can record four straight home league wins this season for the first time since February 2023.
Valencia outlook
Valencia arrive in poor form. They have lost three of their last four matches.
The side suffered back-to-back defeats after the March international break. They lost 3-2 at home to Celta Vigo and 1-0 away to Elche.
Lucas Cepeda struck in the 73rd minute to deepen Valencia’s away struggles. That result left them with four defeats in six away games, with two wins in that period.
Pressure is growing on manager Carlos Corberan. Valencia fear their first relegation since 1985-86.
Team News
Mallorca
- Zito Luvumbo is sidelined for around a month with a hamstring injury.
- Other injured players include Mateo Joseph, Antonio Raillo, Jan Salas, and Lucas Bergstrom.
- Martin Valjent returns after serving a one-match ban for yellow-card accumulation.
Valencia
- Dimitri Foulquier, Mouctar Diakhaby and Jose Copete remain unavailable.
- Goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala is also out.
- Eray Comert has an abdominal issue. Unai Núñez and Hugo Duro are doubtful.
- Javi Guerra could return to the starting eleven after being on the bench v Elche.
Possible lineups
Managers may name similar XIs to the earlier teams announced. Below are the likely starting elevens.
- Mallorca possible starting lineup: Roman; Maffeo, Valjent, Mascarell, Mojica; Samu, Darder, Morlanes, Torre; Virgili, Muriqi.
- Valencia possible starting lineup: Dimitrievski; Correia, Tarrega, Pepelu, Gaya; Guerra, Rodriguez, Ugrinic; Rioja, Ramazani, Sadiq.
Prediction
For a concise Mallorca vs Valencia: Prediction, Team News, and Lineups Preview, Filmogaz.com expects a tight game. Mallorca have momentum at Son Moix.
Valencia have defensive absences and recent away issues. Filmogaz.com predicts a 2-1 victory for Mallorca.
