TIPS - FC Barcelona VS RCD Mallorca

[(FC Barcelona) Strength]:
1. FC Barcelona are at the top of the league with 55 points, only 1 point ahead of 2nd-placed Real Madrid. They have to take all 3 points in this game to cement their lead.
2. Marcus Rashford is in excellent form, having tallied two goals and one assist in his last three appearances. With a season total of 10 goals and 11 assists, he is well-positioned to step in as an effective replacement for Raphinha.
3. FC Barcelona lost only one of the last 17 games, revealing aggressive recent form. They also entered the knockout phase of the Champions League, so the team could fully focus on the league fixtures.
4. FC Barcelona won their 10 league games at home this season, scoring 31 goals and conceding only 5. With an average of 3 goals scored, they boast the best offense in La Liga.
5. FC Barcelona scored three or more goals in 11 of their last 20 matches, showing reliable attack.

[(FC Barcelona) Weakness]:
1. Raphinha has been absent from training recently due to muscle strain. He has not participated in team sessions lately and is expected to miss this match.
2. FC Barcelona's starting midfielders, Pedri and Gavi, will also be unavailable for this fixture, with both players expected to return to action by the end of this month.

[(RCD Mallorca) Strength]:
1. RCD Mallorca currently sit 14th in the league with 24 points, just two points clear of the relegation zone. With the threat of relegation still looming, every point in their upcoming matches will be crucial.
2. Vedat Muriqi notched 1 goal and 1 assist in the last game. This season, he has 15 goals, ranking 2nd in the league's top-scorer standings.
3. Samuel Costa has already scored four goals this season. Known for his extensive midfield coverage and potent long-range shooting, he comes into this game in good form after scoring in his previous outing.

[(RCD Mallorca) Weakness]:
1. RCD Mallorca won two and lost three in the last five matches. Although they secured a commanding 4-1 win in the last game, the team's overall form is unstable.
2. RCD Mallorca recorded only 1 win, 2 draws, and 8 losses in their 11 league games on the road this season, with a high loss rate away from home.
3. RCD Mallorca conceded 20 goals in their 11 league games on away soil this season, which ranks 3rd from the bottom in the league. They even suffered a 3-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the last away game.
4. RCD Mallorca lost their last 4 encounters between the two teams, placing them at a disadvantage. In these four matches, they scored only 1 goal and conceded 10.

[Tips]:
RCD Mallorca are in the middle of the league, but they scored 28 goals and conceded 34 in league games, boasting poor defense.

Furthermore, their away performance is lackluster, with a defensive standard that ranks among the bottom tier of the league.

As the most potent attacking force in the league, FC Barcelona are currently in hot form, having scored three or more goals in 11 of their last 20 matches.

Given their tendency for high-scoring affairs and their historical dominance over Mallorca, a convincing high-margin victory for the home side is expected.

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