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Matchday 17 of La Liga is around the corner, and we are almost getting to the halfway point of the season. On this matchday, the Osasuna vs Mallorca match will take place, in which two teams that have similar results and are not far from each other in the standings will face each other. This will be an exciting encounter between two teams from which it will be difficult to choose a winner.
Therefore, JefeBet brings you this betting preview with all the information you need to know before the game along with our prediction for Osasuna vs Mallorca on January 14, 2023. Keep reading to find out more!
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Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Osasuna vs Mallorca La Liga Match on January 14, 2023
- Where: El Sadar Stadium, Navarra, Spain
- When: Saturday, January 14, 2023, 12:30 PM ET
- BetMGM Moneyline: Osasuna (+105) / Tie (+220) / Mallorca (+280)
- Unibet Asian Handicap: Osasuna (AH -0.5, +106) / Mallorca (AH +0.5, -127)
- BetMGM Over/Under (2.5): Over (+155), Under (-225)
- Both teams score according to BetMGM: Yes (+125) / No (-175)
Osasuna Preview
First, Osasuna has performed well so far this La Liga season. It is in eighth place in the standings, and, like the other teams, it has played 16 games. After all these matchups, it has a total record of 7 games won, 3 tied, and 6 lost. In fact, this record is not bad at all, considering that it is two points behind Athletic Club Bilbao and three points behind Villarreal and Atlético de Madrid.
What’s more, the team has achieved a ratio of 1 goal per game, scoring 16 goals. On the other hand, they conceded 16 goals, so they have a 0 goal difference. Regarding the teams that follow them in the standings, Rayo Vallecano is the closest, with one point of difference, who in turn is followed by their next opponent, Mallorca, with two points of difference.
Their last five games in La Liga have not been entirely satisfactory, as there has been a clear drop in their level of performance. The two first matches ended up in two wins against Real Valladolid and Celta de Vigo, but then they had two consecutive defeats and a draw against Barcelona, Real Sociedad, and Athetic Bilbao, respectively.
Possible Osasuna lineup (4-3-3): Aitor; Moreno, Juan Cruz, David García, Unai García; Torró, Moncayola, Brasanac; Chimy, Moi Gómez, Abde.
Mallorca Preview
Second, Mallorca is tenth in the standings with 6 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses. Their position is not entirely secure, as Valencia are three points behind them, i.e., just one win away from catching them. So, a win or a draw against Osasuna will be fundamental.
In total, they have scored 14 goals and conceded 15 goals for a goal difference of -1. While this is not very worrying, it is worth noting that Osasuna has scored two more goals and, therefore, shows better collective consistency.
However, the crucial factor to take into account is the following: their last five matches in La Liga have had better results than their opponent’s. On October 28, 2023, they drew 1-1 against Espanyol. Then, they had two consecutive victories against Villarreal and Atlético Madrid, two teams that are in 6th and 5th place in the standings, respectively.
On November 9th, they lost 2-0 against Getafe, and, on January 7th, 2023, they beat Real Valladolid. The goals in these last matches were scored by Muriqi, Ndiaye, and Prats.
Possible Mallorca lineup (5-3-2): Rajkovic; Maffeo, Raíllo, Valjent, Copete, Costa; Dani Rodríguez, Baba, Ruiz de Galarreta; Kang-In Lee, Muriqi.
JefeBet Prediction
Although at first glance these two teams seem to have a similar performance, Mallorca has been much more convincing lately. Both teams have scored five goals in the last five games, but Osasuna’s goals are concentrated in their first games, while Mallorca’s goals were scored in their last games. All in all, the team with the best chance of winning is Mallorca.
Prediction: Mallorca win 2-1.
