Verdict: Osasuna double chance
Best Odds: 8/11
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
Turning their attention back to La Liga duties on Monday night, Osasuna will travel to Palma when they meet a struggling Mallorca.
Mallorca
Starting with the hosts, while Mallorca might have endured a sensational start when opening up the 2024/25 campaign, Jagoba Arrasate’s side have cone crashing back down to earth in an infamous fashion. Last seen putting in another toothless display as they slumped to a 2-0 loss at the hands of Atletico Madrid, the Pirates have the feel of a squad seeking a much-needed boost. At the heart of what has become a real crisis in Palma, Mallorca have now lost each of their previous five consecutive appearances across all competitions. Hit with a nightmare 4-0 drumming at the hands of Villarreal on January 20th, Monday’s hosts have shown some glaring defensive issues. Watching their Super Cup adventure come to an end last month following a 3-0 loss against Real Madrid, Mallorca have conceded 13 goals on their five-match losing rut.
Mallorca Team News
Shown a straight red card against Real Betis on January 25th, Omar Mascarell is still serving a La Liga suspension and will miss out here. Likewise, both dealing with respective injury issues, Mallorca are once again sweating over the fitness of Pablo Maffeo and academy graduate Antonio Sanchez.
Arriving from Real Sociedad on a permanent basis last summer, 22-year-old Robert Navarro could be handed a full recall on Monday night. Heading into Spain’s festive break with three goals in his final two La Liga appearances, Canadian striker Cyle Larin will lead the line.
Osasuna
As for the visitors, watching their Copa del Rey adventure come to an end on Thursday night as they fell to a 2-0 loss against Real Sociedad, Osasuna will be seeking an immediate response here. Nevertheless, despite suffering a minor blip in midweek, Los Rojillos have once again gained a string of plaudits from across Spain’s elite. Dreaming of the chance to mount a genuine European charge in 2025, Vincente Moreno’s men have lost just a pair of their previous seven appearances across all competitions. Landing a 1-0 win when they welcomed Mallorca to El Sadar for their reverse La Liga meeting on August 24th, Osasuna will also be excited by their success outside of Navarre. In fact, Monday’s guests have suffered just a single La Liga defeat on their travels since returning from November’s international break.
Osasuna Team News
While Alejandro Catena might have been shown a Copa del Rey red card away at Real Sociedad in midweek, the former Rayo Vallecano defender is free to feature here. However, heading into Monday’s showdown, Osasuna have reported a clean bill of health and have no fresh injury concerns.
Recording four domestic strikes since opening the New Year, veteran striker Ante Budimir will lead the line in Palma. Handed a rest on Wednesday and only making a cameo appearance off the bench, ex-Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Lucas Torro should be handed a full recall.
Mallorca vs Osasuna Key Factors to Consider
- When Mallorca and Osasuna met for their reverse La Liga showdown on August 24th, Los Rojillos collected a 1-0 victory at El Sadar.
- Mallorca have lost each of their previous five appearances across all competitions.
- Monday’s hosts have also conceded 13 goals on their five-match losing rut.
- Despite their Copa del Rey exit, Osasuna have lost just a pair of their previous seven appearances against top-flight opposition.
- Osasuna have suffered just a single La Liga defeat on their travels since returning from November’s international break.
Conclusion
While Osasuna might open Monday’s trip to Palma pencilled in as a landslide underdog, Los Rojillos should be excited by a trip to Mallorca. Landing a 1-0 victory when they two sides met for their reverse La Liga meeting on August 24th, Moreno’s men have continued to gain a reputation for their success on the road. In fact, Osasuna have suffered just a single top-flight defeat away from El Sadar since returning from November’s international break. Meeting a Mallorca squad that find themselves at the heart of a public struggle, we are backing an away double chance on Monday night.
Verdict: Osasuna double chance
Best Odds: 8/11
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
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