Real Sociedad vs Mallorca prediction 27.02.2024

• Competition: Copa del Rey Semi-Finals, 2nd Leg
• Date: Tuesday, 27th February 2024
• Kickoff: 20:30 UK / 21:30 CET
• Venue: Reale Arena (San Sebastian)

Real Sociedad and Mallorca are set to face each other for the third time in just 21 days. They previously competed in the Copa del Rey, which ended in a 0:0 draw, and in the league where Real Sociedad emerged victorious with a 2:1 win on Mallorca’s turf. Their next match-up is the second leg of the Copa del Rey Semi-Finals, which will take place at Reale Arena in San Sebastian.

Over the past four seasons, Real Sociedad consistently secured a position between 4th and 6th place, ensuring their place in Europe. This season started well for the White and Blues, but they have struggled in the last month. They currently stand at 6th place in La Liga with 40 points, and a Champions League appearance appears unlikely as they are 12 points short of the coveted 4th place. Real Sociedad performed well in the Champions League, making it to the knockout phase. However, after a 2:0 loss to PSG in the first leg, they face a challenging second leg at home.

Mallorca’s performance this season has been rather disappointing, particularly when considering their 9th place finish last year, which was just three points shy of Europe. Currently, the team from the Balearic Islands finds itself in 16th place in La Liga, a mere seven points clear of the relegation zone. Their recent performances have been subpar, with their only notable performances being in the Cup.

Real Sociedad vs Mallorca pick: Under 2.5 goals

Real Sociedad’s performance has been subpar recently, with only one victory out of their last seven matches across all competitions and a mere three goals, equating to 0.43 per game. However, their defense has been impressive throughout the season. They managed to prevent their opponents from scoring in 19 out of 39 matches in all competitions, which is nearly 49% of the time.

Mallorca, similar to Real Sociedad, are also experiencing a slump in form, having only one victory in their last seven games and scoring just four goals. They are typically a team that has difficulty in offensive plays. In La Liga, their goal-per-game ratio is the second lowest at just 0.88. Therefore, it’s a considerably challenging task for them to score against some of Spain’s best defensive teams.

In the initial match, Real Sociedad had control of the game yet it ended in a goalless draw. Furthermore, seven out of the last eight head-to-head matches concluded with less than three goals. Given these past results and the recent game, it is anticipated that the upcoming match will also have less than three goals.