{"id":1423988,"date":"2026-01-15T23:29:16","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T23:29:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1423988"},"modified":"2026-01-15T23:29:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T23:29:17","slug":"match-preview-mallorca-vs-athletic-club-17-01-26-la-liga","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-mallorca-vs-athletic-club-17-01-26-la-liga\/","title":{"rendered":"Mallorca vs Athletic Club: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Two sides with plenty to prove meet at Visit Mallorca Estadi this weekend, as Mallorca host Athletic Club in a contest that could shape their seasons.\u00a0 Kick-off is set for Saturday at 3:15pm, and with both teams needing a boost after inconsistent campaigns, expect a cagey yet competitive La Liga<\/a> encounter.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on a blend of season-long finishing woes for Athletic Club and Mallorca\u2019s knack for squeezing the most out of their chances, here are our top betting recommendations for this clash. We’re especially confident in the draw, with the data showing these sides have shared the points in over half of their last 11 meetings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Draw<\/strong><\/td>\n15\/8 @ Bet365<\/a>
(34.8%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nSix of the last 11 head-to-heads have ended level, and both sides have struggled for consistent form. Mallorca are efficient but not dominant, while Athletic Club underperform despite high shot volumes.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Under 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n8\/15 @ Bet365<\/a>
(65.2%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nBoth teams average just over a goal per game, and with finishing issues evident for Athletic Club, goals could be scarce. Recent head-to-heads have often been low-scoring affairs.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n