Real Sociedad — Mallorca : Match Preview and Prediction for September 24,2025

Early Season Standings Deceive

The league table after five rounds is often a pure formality. Yes, Real Sociedad currently has only two points and sits in the relegation zone. However, judging by the quality of their football and the chances they create, Sergio Francisco’s team performs far better than their current standing suggests.

Offensive Prowess and Missed Opportunities

The San Sebastián club is a top contender in the league for key attacking metrics. They rank third in corners per match (7.8) and second in crosses per game (23.6). The players have generated nearly 75 scoring opportunities over five rounds, yet have only managed to score five goals. This is an anomaly that cannot persist indefinitely, especially when playing at their home stadium, Anoeta.

A Call for Performance on Home Ground

The team isn’t playing defensively; they are dictating terms. Coach Sergio Francisco has openly spoken about the necessity to break their poor run and “show their best version.” The performance is there; they just need to convert it into results, and a home match against an opponent like this provides the ideal opportunity.

Mallorca’s Away Struggles

Mallorca is a mirror image of Real Sociedad, but with a negative reflection. They also have two points and occupy 19th place, but their problems run much deeper. The team’s main issue is their away form; this season, they have lost both of their away matches, failing to secure a single point.

Tactical Risks with Squad Rotation

However, the primary factor weakening Mallorca before this match is coach Jagoba Arrasate’s decision. Faced with a packed schedule of three games in a week, he has explicitly stated his plans for extensive squad rotation. This isn’t about a couple of minor adjustments, but a significant overhaul of the starting lineup.

Predicted Lineup Changes and Defensive Vulnerability

It’s anticipated that Samu Costa, Morlanes, as well as full-backs Mojica and Morey, might find themselves on the bench. For a team that already concedes an average of two goals per game and struggles heavily away from home, fielding an experimental lineup poses an enormous risk.