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Getafe vs Mallorca Preview: Tips, Odds and Prediction, 21 Dec
SportsBoom previews the Spanish La Liga match between Getafe and Mallorca at Estadio Coliseum in Getafe on Saturday, 21 December 2024. This match is sure to offer you plenty of thrilling betting markets. La Liga betting fans are already diving into the odds and assessing both teams, hoping to find the best value. For a detailed, in-depth look at the match, be sure to check out our full preview.
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Mallorca are currently fighting for a top four finish which will see them qualify for the UEFA Champions League next season. As of the 16th of December 2024, Mallorca currently find themselves sitting in 5th place on the La Liga table with 27 points from 18 matches played which includes eight wins, three draws and seven defeats. Meanwhile, Getafe occupy 16th position on the table with 16 points from 17 matches played which includes three wins, seven draws and seven defeats.
GETAFE VS MALLORCA MATCH DETAILS
Date: Saturday, 21 December, 2024
Kickoff Time: 15:00 local time (09:00 ET / 06:00 PT)
Location: Estadio Coliseum, Getafe
Last meeting: Getafe 1-2 Mallorca (May 26, 2024, La Liga)
Getafe’s home ground, the Estadio Coliseum was built in 1998 and it has a capacity of 17,000 people. This stadium has played host to some incredible games, including Getafe vs Bayern Munich in 2007/08 which ended in a 3-3 draw.
Mallorca have won two out of their last three matches against Getafe and one of those games ended in a 0-0 draw. The last time these teams played each other was on the 26th of May 2024 and on that occasion, Mallorca beat Getafe 2-1 in a thrilling match. Getafe were winning 1-0 right up until the 90th minute thanks to a goal from Gaston Alvarez. Mallorca forward Vedat Muriqi scored in the dying minute and defender Pablo Maffeo completed a stunning comeback for Mallorca with a 93rd minute winner. The last time that Mallorca lost a match against Getafe was in a 2-0 defeat on the 30th of December 2022.
PRE-GAME ODDS AND WIN PROBABILITY: BOOKIES FAVOUR GETAFE
Home: 131/100 (2.31) – 43,3%
Draw: 9/5 (2.80) – 35,7 %
Away: 57/20 (3.85) – 26%
* Odds courtesy of Betway, subject to change.
HEAD-TO-HEAD RECORD
Last Five Meetings (La Liga)
26/05/24: Getafe 1-2 Mallorca
28/10/23: Mallorca 0-0 Getafe
23/04/23: Mallorca 3-1 Getafe
30/12/22: Getafe 2-0 Mallorca
02/04/22: Getafe 1-0 Mallorca
GETAFE: CURRENT FORM - LWDLW
Getafe head into this game against Mallorca on the back of a 1-0 defeat against Atletico Madrid on the 15th of December. The home team beat Espanyol 1-0 on the 9th of December. Before this match, they drew 0-0 against Orihuela, lost 2-0 against Real Madrid, beat Manises CF 3-0 and registered a 2-0 victory against Real Valladolid.
KEY PLAYERS TO WATCH
- Alvaro Rodriguez: Uruguayan forward Alvaro Rodriguez is tall, quick and devastating on the ball. If he turns, he can shoot with both feet. Rodriguez has good movement on and off the ball and is such a good player that he can turn a bad cross into a good one and can make difficult goals and skills on the football field look easy.
- Luis Milla: Luis Milla is a midfielder who is key for his team in bossing the midfield and constructing the attack. Milla is a general in the centre of the field and he’ll be looking for an impressive performance in this game against Mallorca.
- Jesus Santiago: Spanish forward Jesus Santiago has proven to be a capable match-winner in the past with much-needed goals for his team, and he’ll be looking to find the back of the net in this match against Mallorca.
GETAFE TEAM NEWS
Getafe forward Borja Mayoral is still recovering from a muscle injury and is expected to miss this game against Mallorca. Alvaro Rodriguez and Luis Milla are expected to start this crucial match against Mallorca.
MALLORCA: CURRENT FORM - WLLWW
Mallorca have won three out of their last five matches and have lost two of these games. Mallorca head into this match against Getafe with confidence on the back of an impressive 2-1 victory against Girona on the 14th of December. Prior to this game, they lost 2-0 against Celta Vigo, they also lost 5-1 against Barcelona, they beat Valencia 2-1 and registered a 3-2 victory against Las Palmas.
KEY PLAYERS TO WATCH
- Sergi Darder: Sergi Darder is a Spanish midfielder who plays for Mallorca. Darder can adapt his playing style according to the opposition and is able to win the ball for his team. Darder is a threat on the counterattack.
- Omar Mascarell: Equatorial Guinea midfielder Omar Mascarell is in good form and likes to shoot from distance and play long balls. These attributes make Omar Mascarell a player to watch.
- Manu Morlanes: Manu Morlanes has pace on the ball and he is a great passer, always looking to pick up an assist. Morlanes likes to create opportunities for his team, and he’ll be looking to guide his team to victory in this match against Getafe.
MALLORCA TEAM NEWS
The Mallorca trio of Ivan Cuellar and Toni Lato are still recovering from injuries, and they are expected to play no part in this match against Getafe on Saturday. Mallorca forward Cyle Larin is expected to lead the attack in this game for his team.
PREDICTED LINE-UPS
Getafe: 5-4-1
Soria, Nyom, Djene, Duarte, Alderete, Iglesias, Da Costa, Santiago, Milla, Keita, Rodriguez.
Mallorca: 4-4-2
Greif, Maffeo, Valjent, Copete, Mojica, Sanchez, Morlanes, Mascarell, Darder, Larin, Muriqi.
SUGGESTED BETS
If you enjoy the tiki-taka playing style of La Liga, here are some bets you can place at some of the top football sportsbooks.
Double Chance - Getafe or Mallorca to Win: There has been a winner in four of the last five matches played between Getafe and Mallorca. These stats tell us that it is worth a bet on a Double Chance - Getafe or Mallorca to Win. (11/25 with Betway) (43/100 with BC.Game) (11/25 with N1Bet)
Over 1.5 Goals: Three out of the last five matches played between Getafe and Mallorca have produced over 1.5 goals. These stats show us that it is worth a bet on Over 1.5 Goals. (79/100 with Betway) (81/100 with BC.Game) (43/50 with N1Bet)
Getafe to Keep a Clean Sheet: Getafe have managed to keep Mallorca goalless in three out of the last five matches against them. Are you backing Getafe to keep a clean sheet in this game against Mallorca? (19/20 with Betway) (19/20 with BC.Game) (19/20 with N1Bet)
VALUE BETS
Mauro Arambarri - Anytime Goalscorer: Mauro Arambarri is a skillful midfielder who plays for Getafe. The Uruguayan has scored four goals for his team throughout the La Liga season. Arambarri can take a powerful shot from distance. He is in good form, and he looks a good bet as an Anytime Goalscorer.
Cyle Larin - Anytime Goalscorer: Cyle Larin is a forward who plays for Mallorca. The Canadian is a capable goalscorer and he’s scored four goals this season which includes a double against Girona which gave his team a 2-1 victory last time out. These stats show us that Cyle Larin is worth a bet as an Anytime Goalscorer.
Vedat Muriqi - Anytime Goalscorer: Vedat Muriqi scored a goal against Getafe the last time the teams played each other, and he’ll be looking to put the ball in the back of the net and guide his team to victory in this match.
PREDICTION: MALLORCA TO WIN
Looking at the odds for this match, we believe that it is worthwhile to bet on Mallorca to win. Getafe are favourites, however, Mallorca have the upper hand in the recent head-to-head record and they are having a better season in La Liga. Both teams' recent form is similar, however, we think based on the odds for this match, it could be a good decision to bet on Mallorca to win.
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