Bitesize Prediction: Celta Vigo vs Mallorca – 22/02/26

Competition: La Liga

Market: Celta Vigo win

Odds: 5/6 @ 1xBet

Hoping to find a route back into the European spots this weekend, Celta Vigo will welcome Mallorca to Balaidos on Sunday evening.

Starting with the hosts, getting their Europa League play-off adventure underway with a 2-1 victory away at Greek outfit PAOK, Celta Vigo will be looking to use that early European advantage as a platform to build on. Drawing a line under their five-match winless run across all competitions, Claudio Giraldez’s men should be excited to turn their attention back to domestic action here. Opening this weekend’s fixtures sat just one-point adrift of finding a route back into the European spots, the Sky Blues should also take some solace from their extended success in Galicia. Despite being last seen at Baladios falling to a disappointing 2-1 loss at the hands of Osasuna, Celta Vigo have won each of their other four showdowns in front of their own supporters. With that hometown run underlined by a thumping 4-1 victory against Valencia when opening the New Year, Celta Vigo are installed as a standout contender this weekend.

As for the visitors, while Mallorca might have opened February with a thumping 4-1 victory at home against Sevilla, it appears that was just a minor boost for the relegation scrappers. Opening this weekend’s fixtures sat one-point adrift in the drop zone, the Pirates are widely regarded as a standout bottom-three contender in 2026. Last seen falling to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Real Betis, Jagoba Arrasate’s side have lost three of their previous four La Liga appearances and they look set for what should be another stern examination here. Last seen on their travels getting hit with a routine 3-0 drumming against reigning Spanish champions Barcelona, Sunday’s guests have also gained a reputation for their glaring defensive struggles. Including another 3-0 loss against Atletico Madrid on January 25th, Mallorca have shipped 39 La Liga goals so far this season and the hold the second-worst defensive tally among Spain’s elite.

Bet: Celta Vigo 5/6 to beat Mallorca in Sunday’s La Liga battle @ 1xBet