Real Mallorca
- Real Mallorca have claimed just 2 points from their 5 games of LaLiga 2025-2026 so far, leaving them 19th in the table and still winless. Our Real Mallorca vs Deportivo Alaves prediction suggests Mallorca will have to turn things around quickly to escape the bottom.
- Head coach Jagoba Arrasate, who took over in July 2024, has installed a pragmatic, compact and defensively disciplined style in the club with a flexible approach to formations depending on the opponent.
Deportivo Alaves
- Alaves will come at Mallorca with energy, verticality and a pressing game that is relentless and designed to force turnovers and get players forward quickly to exploit space in transition.
- Eduardo Coudet has brought a clear philosophy to the Basques since taking over in December 2024 and the players have bought into his style, making the Real Mallorca vs Deportivo Alaves prediction quite intriguing.
- Alaves have split their two away games this season, winning 1-0 away at Athletic Bilbao and losing once, so they can grind out results on the road, but only scored 1 goal across those games.
Head-to-Head
Alaves have had the better of the last 2 meetings and have made a better start to the campaign, so the visitors may have the momentum to edge a close matchup. The Real Mallorca vs Deportivo Alaves preview is set to be fascinating given both teams’ recent form.
Key Players
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Vedat Muriqi has been Mallorca’s go-to man this term with 4 of their 6 LaLiga goals, but Alaves’ Carlos Vicente has been just as clinical with 2 in 5 LaLiga matches - both of them Alaves’ goals in that period.
- Vedat Muriqi - 4 of Mallorca’s 6 goals
- Carlos Vicente - 2 in 5 matches
Betting Insights
- The result has been 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats from their opening 5 games, which doesn’t seem to justify the bookmakers’ slight home favor with the Lions listed at +154 for the win compared to Alaves’ +245 and the draw at +198. This is where the Real Mallorca vs Deportivo Alaves betting tips suggest considering alternatives given the unpredictability.
- Backing under 2.5 goals looks a safer option than the match winner here because of both teams’ low scoring rates and Mallorca’s defensive approach.
Prediction
Alaves have the upper hand in the head-to-head so we will take them to take the points here even though Mallorca’s home struggles are a big factor.
