TIPS - Villarreal VS Mallorca

[(Villarreal) Strength]:
1. Villarreal currently rank 3rd in La Liga with 26 points from 8 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses in 12 rounds, placing them in the Champions League qualification zone. They are unbeaten in 6 home matches this season, with 5 wins and 1 draw, having scored 16 goals and conceded only 3. Playing at home this time, the team urgently need a victory to widen the point gap with the teams behind them, solidify their lead in the Champions League qualification zone, and further reduce the distance to the league leaders, thereby maintaining their momentum towards the top of the league.
2. Villarreal forward Gerard Moreno is left-footed, and his left-foot shooting technique is outstanding. Whether it's close-range poaching or accurate strikes from medium to long distances, he poses a significant threat. He can also use various shooting techniques, such as side-foot finishes, chips, and volleys, to put immense pressure on the rivals' goal.
3. Villarreal recorded 4 wins and 1 loss in the last 5 games across all competitions, revealing fit form. They won 2-0 over RCD Espanyol in the last La Liga match away from home.
4. Villarreal received 5 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in the last 8 home games, performing outstandingly at home. They secured a big 4-0 win over Rayo Vallecano in the last home match.
5. Villarreal scored 14 goals and conceded only 1 in the last 5 games, showcasing balanced offense and defense.
6. In the last 4 encounters between the two teams, Villarreal have the upper hand with 3 wins and 1 draw, remaining unbeaten.
7. The AH line is -1.25 for the home team, which is in favor of Villarreal.

[(Villarreal) Weakness]:
1. Villarreal defenders Logan Costa and Willy Kambwala, as well as forward Pau Cabanes will miss this league game due to injury.

[(RCD Mallorca) Strength]:
1. RCD Mallorca performed poorly this season, having hovered near the relegation zone for multiple rounds. After 12 rounds, they have only managed 8 points from 3 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses, exposing numerous weaknesses both offensively and defensively. For them, every league match is crucial for survival. If they can manage to take points from Villarreal in this fixture, it would effectively widen the gap with the teams in the relegation zone and ease the pressure of relegation. Therefore, the team will inevitably put forth their maximum effort to try and avoid defeat.
2. RCD Mallorca forward Vedat Muriqi stands at 194cm and weighs 92kg, boasting excellent physical fitness. He excels particularly in aerial duels and heading for goal, making him a key figure in the team's set-piece tactics. He is a left-footed forward with comprehensive shooting skills; not only is his heading excellent, but his shots with his feet are also highly threatening and powerful, capable of creating danger from medium to long distances.
3. RCD Mallorca recorded 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in the last 5 games across all competitions, indicating decent form. They beat Getafe CF 1-0 at home in the last league game.

[(RCD Mallorca) Weakness]:
1. RCD Mallorca goalkeeper Leo Roman and defender Toni Lato will be unavailable for this league game due to injuries, while defender Marash Kumbulla is in doubt for this game due to injury.
2. RCD Mallorca lost 5 of the last 7 away games, showcasing poor away strength. The team suffered a 3-0 defeat to Real Betis in the last away match.
3. RCD Mallorca conceded 12 goals in the last 10 games, boasting useless defense.
4. RCD Mallorca lost 2 of the last 3 games in AH, revealing average winning trends.

[Tips]:
Villarreal recorded 4 wins and 1 loss in the last 5 games across all competitions, revealing fit form.

The team are 3rd in La Liga.

RCD Mallorca lost 5 of the last 7 away games, showcasing poor away strength.

They are now 15th in the La Liga table.

In the last 4 encounters between the two teams, Villarreal have the upper hand with 3 wins and 1 draw, remaining unbeaten.

The AH line is -1.25 for the home team, which is in favor of Villarreal.

Thus, Villarreal are expected to beat Mallorca in this home game.

[Recommended]:
Villarreal (-1/1.5)