Real Mallorca @ Alavés - November 1, 2024

Ah, the thrill of match day is upon us again! As a die-hard fan from this soccer-crazed city, I can practically feel the adrenaline surging through our streets as we gear up for the showdown between Alaves and RCD Mallorca on Friday night. With their storied rivalry heating up and the stakes ever high, this is one match that no true supporter can afford to miss.

Now, let’s break this down! RCD Mallorca, sitting pretty in 7th place with a record of 5 wins and 3 draws in 11 matches, is definitely coming into this match with confidence. They’ve shown some glimpses of brilliance this season, but we all know that the league is no picnic, and consistency is key to staying in the hunt. On the flip side, we have Alaves, languishing in 15th with 3 wins—but that record of 1 draw and 7 losses really stings. They’re struggling to find form, and their last outing was a gut-wrenching loss against Rayo Vallecano. With just a single goal conceded in that match, it’s fair to say they’re searching for that spark!

Now, let’s talk odds. The odds for a draw opened up at 197, which tells you the bookmakers think there’s a chance of this being a tight affair. RCD Mallorca is coming in at 252 while Alaves is the low odds favorite at 127. Honestly, part of me is wary of buying into the odds too much—that sort of logic doesn’t always translate into raw passion on the pitch. From the years of cheering, I know we’ve seen the tables turn in such rivalry matches where stats fly out the window, and the players feed off the energy of the crowd!

However, considering Mallorca’s solid form and Alaves’ recent struggles, I can’t help but lean towards a victory for the visitors. Let’s be honest here: while we wish to expect the unexpected, Mallorca appears to have the upper hand. Their last match was a hard-fought goalless draw against Athletic Bilbao; while it sounds lacking in excitement, it showcased their knack for defense and strong resilience. And as for Alaves? Let’s just say they need to step up big time; finding a win would be crucial to lift their spirits and energize their fans.

So, what can we expect from this game? Given Alaves’ dire need to claw their way back up the table and Mallorca’s potential to capitalize on that, I predict a feisty encounter with Mallorca pushing the pace and Alaves trying to catch them off guard with counterattacks. The goalkeepers, they’ll be on high alert!

With my lucky jersey ready and game day vibes recharging my batteries, I’m predicting this one will end with Mallorca snatching a crucial 2-1 victory—though fingers crossed Alaves proves me wrong! The passion, the rivalries, the pure drama of it all… I can’t wait for kick-off! Let’s go, the beautiful game is back in town!