Mallorca vs Villarreal Prediction - La Liga
Villarreal have a chance to consolidate their position in the top 3 when they travel to Mallorca, a team currently facing a serious squad crisis and the threat of relegation.
The upcoming La Liga match between Mallorca and Villarreal is crucial for both teams at the top of the table. While Villarreal are flying high in third place and aiming for a Champions League spot, Mallorca are struggling in 16th place, barely above the relegation zone. The match will take place at 7:00 PM on May 10, 2026, at the Estadi Mallorca Son Moix stadium.
Contrasting positions on the leaderboard
Villarreal are having a fantastic season with an effective attacking style of play. Conversely, Mallorca must rely entirely on their home advantage to hope for survival in the league.
| Team | Location | Point | form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villarreal | 3 | 68 | 3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss |
| Mallorca | 16 | 38 | 3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss |
Form and goal difference
Villarreal have demonstrated impressive attacking prowess with 64 goals in 34 matches (an average of 1.9 goals per game). Despite playing away from home, the "Yellow Submarine" have maintained consistency, securing 7 away wins this season. Their defense is also quite solid, conceding only 1.1 goals per game.
On the home side, Mallorca have lost 16 matches out of 34 rounds. However, Son Moix is where Mallorca perform best, with 8 of their 10 wins coming there. Nevertheless, their leaky defense, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per game, will be a major challenge for the head coach against Villarreal's attacking prowess.
The head-to-head history heavily favors the away team.
Data from the last 5 encounters shows Villarreal's absolute dominance. Mallorca has yet to secure a single victory, with the following results:
- Villarreal won 4 matches
- The two teams drew one match.
- In their most recent meeting in November 2025, Villarreal won 2-1.
Staffing crisis in Mallorca
Mallorca is facing an extremely difficult personnel situation as they have lost a number of key players due to injuries and suspensions. The list of absentees includes L. Bergstrom, M. Joseph (knee), J. Kalumba, M. Kumbulla (muscle), A. Raillo and J. Salas (knee). In particular, the absence of P. Maffeo due to suspension will leave the home team's wing positions more vulnerable than ever.
On Villarreal's side, the injury list is much shorter, with only P. Cabanes (knee) and J. Foyth (Achilles tendon) sidelined, allowing the visitors to field their most stable lineup.
Predicting tactics and making assessments.
With their superior form, head-to-head record, and personnel, Villarreal are predicted to control the game. Mallorca will likely opt for a defensive approach, prioritizing mass defense in search of a valuable draw given the absence of so many key defenders.
Experts rate Villarreal's chances of winning or drawing as very high (up to 90%). However, this may not be a high-scoring match as both teams tend to be cautious in the final stages of the season.
Predict the result
- Main result:Villarreal win or draw
- Number of goals:Under 2.5 goals
