Deportivo Alavés vs Mallorca

Match Overview

Deportivo Alavés welcomes Mallorca to Estadio de Mendizorroza for this La Liga encounter, a classic mid-table battle in Spain’s top flight. Alavés brings its characteristic resilience, frequently entangled in goal-filled matches that showcase their attacking intent. Mallorca, on the other hand, counters with a disciplined defensive setup, often grinding out results through balance rather than flair. This clash sets up an intriguing test of Alavés’s forward momentum against Mallorca’s backline resolve.

Recent Form Analysis

Alavés’s last 10 outings paint a picture of inconsistency but persistent involvement in open games: they drew 3-3 at Real Sociedad, 2-2 against Osasuna at home, won 4-3 away to Celta Vigo, drew 1-1 with Villarreal at home, lost 2-3 at Valencia, fell 0-2 at Levante, drew 2-2 versus Girona at home, drew 1-1 at Sevilla, won 2-0 over Getafe at home, and lost 2-3 to Real Sociedad at home. They’ve netted 9 goals while shipping 15, with over 2.5 goals in 8 of those 10 and both teams scoring in 7.

Mallorca’s recent slate shows a mix of triumphs and setbacks: a 3-0 home win over Rayo Vallecano, 1-2 home victory against Real Madrid, 1-2 loss at Elche, 1-2 home win versus Espanyol, 2-2 draw at Osasuna, 1-0 home defeat to Real Sociedad, 0-2 loss at Celta Vigo, 2-1 home loss to Real Betis, 0-3 defeat at Barcelona, and a 4-1 home thrashing of Sevilla. Scoring 13 and conceding 11, they’ve seen over 2.5 goals in 6 of 10 and both teams to score in 5.

At home, Alavés has delivered mixed results—draws and a win—averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.6 conceded, with a strong both teams to score tendency. Mallorca fares worse on the road, picking up losses while averaging 0.8 goals for and 2.0 against, though their home solidity hints at road discipline.

Tactical Trends

Under Eduardo Coudet, Alavés leans into expansive play that often unravels into high-scoring exchanges, exposing their backline but fueling offensive output. Key figures like winger Lucas Boyé and forward Toni Martínez drive this threat, with midfield creators Denis Suárez and Carles Aleñá adding dynamism.

Mallorca’s approach, shaped by influences like Jagoba Arrasate, emphasizes counters and defensive organization, aiming for clean sheets yet vulnerable in close contests. Centre-forward Vedat Muriqi leads the attack, backed by the central defensive pairing of Martin Valjent and Antonio Raíllo, who provide stability but have shown occasional cracks.

Schedule-wise, both sides last played recently—Alavés on April 11, 2026, and Mallorca on April 12, 2026—with little rest disparity to suggest fatigue playing a major role.

Betting Market Selection

For this fixture, the focus falls on the Both Teams to Score (BTTS) market, a staple in La Liga analyses where mid-table sides like these often trade blows without one-sided dominance. This pick aligns with patterns in open-play leagues, where defensive lapses and counter threats keep goals flowing from both ends.

Prediction

Both Teams to Score - Yes

Rationale

Alavés’s form underscores clear defensive frailties, leaking goals in 9 of their last 10, and their home fixtures have featured both teams scoring in 4 of the most recent 5. Mallorca, meanwhile, has found the net in 7 of 10 overall, including on the road, with BTTS landing in half their matches.

La Liga’s mid-table skirmishes historically favor mutual scoring, especially when Alavés’s midfield duo of Denis Suárez and Carles Aleñá probes for openings against Mallorca’s center-backs. Neither team boasts a streak of shutouts, tilting the scales toward an exchange of goals in this setup.

Confidence Level

78%

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