TIPS - Athletic Bilbao VS RCD Mallorca

[(Athletic Bilbao) Strength]:
1. Athletic Bilbao recorded 3 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses in La Liga this season, taking 10 points and ranking 10th in the league. The team have been in poor form lately. As the traditional giants in La Liga, they surely hope to win at home and move up on the table to get rid of their current poor form and boost team morale.
2. According to the latest news, Nico Williams has recovered from his injury. He has been included in the squad list for this round's La Liga match against RCD Mallorca. Previously, he had missed the team's last six consecutive matches due to an injury to his left adductor muscle.
3. Athletic Bilbao remained unbeaten with 7 wins and 3 draws in the last 10 home games against RCD Mallorca, showing stable home performances.
4. The AH line is -0.75 for the home team, which is in favor of Athletic Bilbao.

[(Athletic Bilbao) Weakness]:
1. Athletic Bilbao defenders Yeray Alvarez and Unai Egiluz, midfielders Mikel Vesga, Oihan Sancet, and Benat Prados, as well as forward Alejandro Berenguer, will miss this league game due to injuries.
2. Athletic Bilbao were winless with 1 draw and 6 losses in the last 7 games, showing a decline in form. In the last Champions League match, they suffered a 4-1 defeat to Borussia Dortmund.
3. Athletic Bilbao failed to win with 1 draw and 2 losses in the last 3 home games, performing poorly at home. They drew 1-1 with Girona FC in the last home game.
4. Athletic Bilbao scored only 2 goals and conceded 10 in the last 5 games, revealing unbalanced offense and defense.

[(RCD Mallorca) Strength]:
1. RCD Mallorca started this season with only 1 win, 2 draws, and 4 losses, taking 5 points and ranking 19th in the league, on the verge of the relegation zone. Facing Athletic Bilbao, they will find it hard to fight on the road in this game. But they will still go all out to take points to get out of the relegation zone.
2. RCD Mallorca forward Vedat Muriqi stands 1.94 meters tall, giving him an excellent aerial advantage and strong physical presence. Inside the box, he can use his height and strength to dominate opposing defenders, making him a significant threat both in aerial duels and holding up play with his back to the goal.
3. RCD Mallorca won 3 of the last 5 games in AH, demonstrating excellent winning strength.

[(RCD Mallorca) Weakness]:
1. RCD Mallorca forward Jan Virgili has been called up to the Spain(U20) squad and is currently participating in the FIFA U-20 World Cup, making him unavailable for this league round. Furthermore, defender Marash Kumbulla, midfielders Omar Mascarell and Dani Rodriguez, and forward Takuma Asano are all ruled out of this match due to injury.
2. RCD Mallorca beat Deportivo Alaves 1-0 in the last La Liga game, but the team recorded only 1 win, 2 draws, and 4 losses in the last 7 games, revealing mediocre overall performances.
3. RCD Mallorca lost 3 away games in a row lately, performing poorly away from home. They suffered a 1-0 defeat to Real Sociedad in the last away match.
4. RCD Mallorca conceded 7 goals in the last 5 games, boasting poor defense lately.

[Tips]:
Athletic Bilbao were winless with 1 draw and 6 losses in the last 7 games, showing a decline in form.

They are now 10th in the league table.

RCD Mallorca lost 3 away games in a row lately, performing poorly away from home.

The team are ranked 19th in the La Liga standings.

Athletic Bilbao remained unbeaten with 7 wins and 3 draws in the last 10 home games against RCD Mallorca, showing stable home performances.

The AH line is -0.75 for the home team, which is in favor of Athletic Bilbao.

Thus, Athletic Bilbao are expected to beat RCD Mallorca in this home game and end their winless run across all competitions.

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