Valencia CF and Mallorca Clash in Key LaLiga Showdown

MADRID, Spain — Valencia CF will host Mallorca this Sunday at 6:30 p.m. at Mestalla as they compete in the 29th round of LaLiga EA Sports. Valencia aims to improve their standings after a recent draw with Girona, bringing their total to 28 points. Meanwhile, Mallorca, fresh off a victory in their last match, currently stands at 40 points.

Statistics reveal that Valencia has a slight edge offensively, scoring an average of 1.1 goals per match compared to Mallorca’s 1.0. Both teams feature similar expected goals metrics, recording 0.9 each. Notably, Valencia has completed an average of 9.1 total shots per game, with 2.8 aimed at the goal, while Mallorca boasts 9.1 total shots with 3.1 on target, according to Driblab analytics.

Defensively, Mallorca possesses a stronger win rate in duels, winning 48.9% compared to Valencia’s 48.2%. In aerial battles, Valencia wins 41.7% of the time, whereas Mallorca excels at 48.1%. Valencia has conceded an average of 1.6 goals and faced 9.1 shots per game, while Mallorca concedes 1.2 goals and receives 9.1 shots.

“It’s a critical match for us,” said Valencia manager, whose team is looking to break their draw streak. “We need to capitalize on our home advantage and demonstrate our intent to climb the table.”

As both teams gear up for this important fixture, fans can expect a well-contested match, as every point is crucial in the tight race for LaLiga positions.