Match Introduction

The La Liga Matchday 3 fixture between Spanish giants Real Madrid and Mallorca is set to take place on August 30 at the iconic Santiago Bernabeu stadium. This preview offers a detailed look at the teams, their current form, key statistics, and a final prediction for the Real Madrid vs Mallorca encounter.

Real Madrid: Dominant Start to the Season

Unblemished Record

The capital club has enjoyed a flawless start to their campaign, maintaining a perfect record thus far. Their opening league fixture saw them secure a narrow 1-0 victory over Osasuna on home soil. This was followed by a more comprehensive 3-0 triumph against Oviedo in their subsequent home match, extending their impressive league winning streak to five consecutive games. Notably, Real Madrid stands alongside Villarreal as the only teams in the league who are yet to concede a single goal this season.

Statistical Edge

• Real Madrid has celebrated victory in 9 of their last 10 Primera División clashes.
• The club has maintained a clean sheet in 7 of their last 10 league fixtures.
• On their home turf, Real Madrid boasts an impressive run of five consecutive La Liga victories.

Anticipated Starting XI for Real Madrid

*The following lineup reflects their last match in this tournament:

Thibaut Courtois – Alvaro Carreras, Dean Huijsen, Antonio Rüdiger, Dani Carvajal – Federico Valverde, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Arda Güler, Franco Mastantuono – Kylian Mbappé, Rodrygo Goes.

Team News and Injury Update

Injuries will keep forward Endrick Felipe, defender Ferland Mendy, and midfielders Eduardo Camavinga and Jude Bellingham off the pitch for this fixture.

Mallorca: Seeking a Turnaround

Current Struggles

Under the management of Javier Aguirre, Mallorca has endured a challenging spell, failing to secure a victory in their last five La Liga outings (recording 2 draws and 3 defeats). This winless streak stems from a difficult beginning to the new championship, compounded by a tough fixture list. The islanders were convincingly beaten 0-3 at home by Barcelona in their first match, before drawing 1-1 at home against Celta Vigo.

Mallorca’s Performance Metrics

• In their preceding 9 La Liga matches, Mallorca has managed only 1 victory (alongside 3 draws and 5 losses).
• A maximum of 3 goals were scored in 16 of the club’s most recent league appearances.
• Away from home, the islanders have not tasted victory in 9 of their last 10 Primera División road games (comprising 3 draws and 6 losses).

Anticipated Starting XI for Mallorca

*The following lineup reflects their last match in this tournament:

Leo Román – Martin Valjent, Antonio Raillo, Mateu Morey, Joan Mojica – Sergi Darder, Antonio Sánchez, Omar Mascarell, Pablo Torre – Takuma Asano, Mateo Joseph.

Injury Report for Mallorca

Midfielder Samu Costa and defender Pablo Maffeo are currently unavailable due to injuries.

Match Forecast: Real Madrid vs Mallorca

Real Madrid’s Commanding Form

Real Madrid enters this fixture in phenomenal form, having secured 9 wins in their last 10 La Liga encounters, with their sole defeat coming away at Barcelona. Over this impressive period, the team only conceded goals in three of those matches. Their defensive line has been notably bolstered over the summer, granting manager Xabi Alonso increased flexibility for squad rotation in defense.

Home Advantage and Mallorca’s Challenges

Furthermore, the capital club rarely drops points when playing at the Santiago Bernabeu in La Liga. It is also important to highlight that in their last 4 league matches, Real Madrid not only emerged victorious but also kept impeccable clean sheets. Mallorca, on the other hand, finds itself in a challenging period, having managed only a single away victory in La Liga throughout the current calendar year. Additionally, they have scored just one goal in their last 4 away fixtures. I anticipate the hosts will secure their 10th consecutive home victory against Mallorca in La Liga, and importantly, achieve this without conceding a goal.

Expert Betting Recommendation

My final prediction is for a “Real Madrid Clean Sheet Victory”, with compelling odds of 1.86.

Author Details

Author: Oleksandr Oleksenko

Lineup Methodology

* The indicated starting lineup for each team is based on their performance in their most recent match within this specific tournament.