Almeria will be facing off against Mallorca in the LaLiga on May 20, 2023. The two teams have faced each other six times, with Mallorca leading with three wins. Their most recent encounter took place on September 17, 2022, where Mallorca won by a score of 1-0.
Team Form and Recent Results
Mallorca currently sits in 12th place in the LaLiga standings, with a current win streak of one and a win or draw streak of one. They have not lost in their last two games. Almeria is in 15th place and has lost their last game against Osasuna by a score of 3-1. Their current form consists of a draw or loss streak of one and a loss streak of one.
Team Strengths and Weaknesses
Almeria has a strong ability to shoot from direct free kicks, attack down the wings, and come back from losing positions. Their weaknesses include keeping possession of the ball, protecting the lead, defending against attacks down the wings, defending against long shots, aerial duels, and defending counter attacks, and against through ball attacks. They tend to attempt through balls often, attack through the middle, and play in their own half.
Mallorca, on the other hand, excels in aerial duels, but struggles to keep possession of the ball, avoid fouling in dangerous areas, and defend against skillful players. Their playing style involves playing with width, attempting crosses often, and attacking down the right. They are aggressive and have a consistent first eleven, while also playing in their own half.
Prediction
Based on their current form, strengths, and weaknesses, Mallorca is likely to win against Almeria with a score of 2-0 or 3-1. Mallorca’s playing style may give them an advantage in crossing and creating chances for their aerial duels. Almeria’s weaknesses in defending against skills and through balls could also work to Mallorca’s advantage. However, both teams have been known to surprise in their previous meetings, so anything can happen on match day.