On Saturday afternoon, Mallorca aims to secure consecutive victories in La Liga as they face Elche. Both teams are entering the match under differing circumstances, making this clash critical for their standings.
Match Overview: Elche vs. Mallorca
Currently, Elche sits at the bottom of the league table in 18th place, trailing two points behind 17th-placed Alaves. Their recent performance has been troubling, with just one point gained from their last four matches. A particularly harsh 4-1 defeat to Real Madrid highlights their struggles.
Elche’s last victory came against Rayo Vallecano, which occurred in 2025. Since then, they have lost six out of eight games, leaving them desperate for a win. However, the team’s home performance remains notable; they have only lost two out of 14 games played at their home ground.
Recent Performance
- Elche’s La Liga form: L – D – L – D – L
- Mallorca’s La Liga form: L – L – L – L – W
Conversely, Mallorca recently broke a long winless streak with a 2-1 victory against Espanyol on March 15. This win marked their first success since February. However, they currently occupy 16th place on the table, with 28 points from 28 matches, which is just above the relegation zone.
Notably, Mallorca has struggled on the road, securing only six points from their away matches—making it one of the worst records in La Liga.
Head-to-Head Record
The historical performances between the two clubs favor Elche, who has won 14 of the previous 41 meetings. Mallorca has recorded 12 victories, but earlier this season, they triumphed 3-1 against Elche, marking their first win over them since November 2017.
Team News and Lineups
Elche will be without key defender Hector Fort due to a shoulder injury, and John Donald remains a doubt with a muscular issue. Changes in the lineup are anticipated, possibly integrating Rafa Mir back into the attack.
On the other hand, Mallorca’s squad faces significant challenges. Injuries will keep Jan Salas and Takuma Asano out of the lineup, while Marash Kumbulla, Abdon Prats, and Lucas Bergstrom are major doubts. Additionally, suspensions mean Jan Virgili and Johan Mojica will also miss the match.
However, Vedat Muriqi will lead the line for Mallorca, looking to increase his tally of 18 goals in La Liga.
Predictions for the Match
Given Elche’s solid home performances and Mallorca’s struggles on the road, the match is expected to be competitive but potentially low-scoring. A draw seems likely, with both teams needing to secure points to navigate away from the relegation zone.
The predicted scoreline is Elche 1 – 1 Mallorca.
