Mallorca vs. Real Sociedad: Preview

La Liga Santander Matchday 20

Saturday, 21st January 2023

Mallorca will host Real Sociedad at the Visit Mallorca Estadi in Palma de Mallorca on Saturday afternoon, as La Liga Santander returns after the winter break. The hosts, 10th in the standings with 25 points from 19 matches, head into this clash after suffering a 2-0 defeat away to Barcelona in their last outing before the break. Meanwhile, Real Sociedad are eighth in the table with 29 points from as many games, and they will be looking to return to winning ways after being held to a goalless draw at home by Valencia in their most recent league fixture. Team News/Predicted Lineups Mallorca are without suspended midfielder Iddrisu Baba, while forward Abdón Prats remains sidelined through injury. Real Sociedad will be without the services of defender Aihen Muñoz, who is suspended, and midfielder David Silva, who is out with a hamstring injury. Possible Mallorca Starting Lineup: Rajkovic; Maffeo, Gonzalez, Valjent, Costa; Grenier, Rodriguez, Sanchez; Kadewere, Muriqi, Lee Possible Real Sociedad Starting Lineup: Remiro; Elustondo, Zubeldia, Le Normand, Rico; Mendez, Zubimendi, Illarramendi; Kubo, Sorloth, Oyarzabal Prediction This is a tough match to call, as both teams are evenly matched. However, Mallorca have a good record at home this season, having won five of their nine matches. Real Sociedad, meanwhile, have struggled on the road, winning just three of their nine away games. Ultimately, we think Mallorca will edge this one by a narrow margin. Score Prediction: Mallorca 1-0 Real Sociedad