An important matchup at both ends of the La Liga standings takes place this weekend, as Mallorca look to enhance their survival prospects when they host Atletico Madrid. The visitors will be looking to maintain their fight for a Champions League finish.
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It has been a testing season for both Mallorca and Atletico Madrid for different reasons, with the visitors likely having planned to be closer to the top of the standings. However, Atletico come into this round of matches sitting fourth, and they will likely need two more victories to ensure their place in next season’s Champions League.
The Spanish side have won three of their last four matches in the league, with just one defeat having been suffered over that period. Atletico now boast an eight-point advantage over Athletic Bilbao in the chase for the final qualifying spot after beating their direct rivals in La Liga last weekend. They could yet mount a challenge for third in the standings if they are able to win all five of their remaining matches this term.
It has been a different story for Mallorca this term, as they have struggled for victories throughout the campaign, which has left them battling for their La Liga status. The home side comes into this round of matches after failing to win in each of their last four fixtures, which leaves them just six points above the relegation places with five matches remaining.
Mallorca were last in action on Sunday, as they played out a 1-1 draw on the road against Cadiz. However, it could be worth noting that five of the six victories that they have recorded this term have come in home matches, while they have allowed just 13 goals in front of their own fans.
Mallorca vs Atletico Madrid Head to Head
Atletico have recorded victories in each of their last two matches against Mallorca in the league, which includes a 1-0 success in the reverse clash this term. However, Mallorca have won their last two home matches against their rivals by 1-0 scorelines.
Mallorca vs Atletico Madrid Prediction
Mallorca’s home record this term indicates that this should be a close encounter on Saturday. For that reason, we could see under 2.5 goals being scored, with Atletico just about edging over the line with a 1-0 success.
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