Atl. Madrid vs Mallorca Prediction & Tips
An eight-point gap behind leaders and reigning champions Barcelona leaves Atlético’s ambition of winning a third title under Diego Simeone hanging by a thread. The Rojiblancos have a comfortable margin within the top four, which makes the UEFA Champions League even more important. That is why the modest 1-1 draw at Galatasaray in midweek was particularly disappointing. However, the Colchoneros should be confident of getting back to winning ways, as they have won their last 12 home games in all competitions and have not lost at the Metropolitano since April.
Mallorca start the weekend just two points above the relegation zone, although they arrive in the capital in high spirits after a 3-2 win over Athletic Club last week. Repeating that result looks difficult, as Jagoba Arrasate’s side tend to struggle away from home, having picked up just five of their 21 points on their travels (one win, two draws, seven defeats). Their last away win was in October (2 draws, 3 defeats since then). Even so, Mallorca can take some confidence from the fact that they have won more away games against teams from the Community of Madrid in their last eight visits (3 wins, 1 draw, 4 defeats) than in the previous 20 (2 wins, 2 draws, 16 defeats).
OVER 2.5 GOALS 1.72
