Mallorca vs Athletic Bilbao - prediction, team news, lineups

[(RCD Mallorca) Strength]:
1. RCD Mallorca currently have 18 points and rank 17th in La Liga, just 1 point above the relegation zone, facing immense pressure to avoid relegation. Every match is a battle for survival, and playing at home, RCD Mallorca are determined to fight for a win with unquestionable motivation.
2. RCD Mallorca forward Vedat Muriqi is a typical modern target man. Although not particularly fast, his unparalleled aerial dominance and solid back-to-goal technique make him the most relied-upon battering ram in RCD Mallorca's fight against relegation. His performance directly determines whether RCD Mallorca's attack can break through.
3. Although RCD Mallorca lost 2-1 at home to Girona FC in their last home match, the team recorded 3 wins, 4 draws, and 1 loss in their last 8 home matches, maintaining solid overall performance at home.
4. RCD Mallorca recorded 1 win and 4 draws in their last 5 home matches against Athletic Bilbao, remaining unbeaten and holding a slight historical advantage.

[(RCD Mallorca) Weakness]:
1. In this match, RCD Mallorca defender Pablo Maffeo is suspended due to accumulated yellow cards, and midfielder Manu Morlanes will miss this round of La Liga due to injury.
2. RCD Mallorca recorded 1 draw and 3 losses in their last 4 matches across all competitions, failing to secure a win and showing poor form. In their last La Liga match, they lost 2-1 away to Rayo Vallecano.
3. RCD Mallorca conceded 7 goals in their last 5 matches, showing relatively average defensive performance recently.
4. RCD Mallorca lost 3 of their last 4 matches in AH, showing relatively average ability to win recently.

[(Athletic Bilbao) Strength]:
1. Athletic Bilbao currently have 24 points and rank 8th in La Liga, just 5 points away from the European football spots. Therefore, Athletic Bilbao are extremely eager to secure points and push for European football spots, showing strong motivation.
2. Athletic Bilbao forward Gorka Guruzeta, as a typical center-forward, excels in aerial duels and serving as a focal point in attack due to his excellent height and strength. He enjoys being involved in the game and makes intelligent runs to find space.

[(Athletic Bilbao) Weakness]:
1. Athletic Bilbao are currently facing a severe injury crisis, with multiple starters including Aymeric Laporte sidelined, which will have a certain negative impact on the team's strength.
2. In their last Copa del Rey match, Athletic Bilbao drew 3-3 with Cultural Leonesa in regular time and narrowly advanced 4-3 after extra time. The team recorded 4 draws and 3 losses in their last 7 matches across all competitions, failing to secure a win and showing overall poor form.
3. Athletic Bilbao recorded 3 draws and 1 loss in their last 4 away matches, struggling to secure a win and showing very poor away form. In their last La Liga away match, they drew 1-1 with CA Osasuna.
4. Athletic Bilbao scored only 8 goals and conceded 16 in their last 10 matches, showing an imbalance in both offensive and defensive performance recently.
5. Athletic Bilbao lost 5 of their last 6 matches in AH, showing relatively poor ability to win recently.

[Tips]:
RCD Mallorca recorded 3 wins, 4 draws, and 1 loss in their last 8 home matches, showing solid overall performance at home.

The team currently have 18 points and rank 17th in La Liga, just 1 point above the relegation zone, urgently needing points to move away from danger.

Athletic Bilbao recorded 3 draws and 1 loss in their last 4 away matches, struggling to secure a win, with very poor away form.

Athletic currently have 24 points and rank 8th in the league.

Mallorca has recorded 1 win and 4 draws in their last 5 home matches against Athletic Bilbao, remaining unbeaten and holding a slight historical advantage.

With the advantage of playing at home and the immense pressure to avoid relegation, Mallorca may transform this into remarkable fighting spirit.

Comprehensive analysis suggests that Mallorca are worth favoring at home in this match.

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