Mallorca vs Getafe

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On Saturday evening, two La Liga teams that have faced challenges in securing wins this season will face off as Mallorca hosts Getafe at Estadi Mallorca Son Moix. Mallorca has encountered difficulties this season, currently occupying the 17th position in the table with just eight points. In contrast, Getafe is positioned 11th, having earned 11 points from their first 10 matches in the 2023-24 season.

Mallorca's record for the season so far stands at one win, five draws, and four losses in their 10 league matches, resulting in their current 17th place standing. They are just two points ahead of the relegation zone.

While it's too early in the campaign to be overly concerned about relegation, Mallorca's start to the season has not met their expectations, especially considering their ninth-place finish in the previous season.

Javier Aguirre's team secured a 1-0 victory against Celta Vigo in mid-September, but they haven't won a game since then, with three draws and two losses in their last five matches. Their most recent result was a 1-0 loss to Real Sociedad.

Mallorca has proven to be a tough team to beat at home, having drawn their last three matches in front of their supporters. Notably, Athletic Bilbao, Barcelona, and Valencia all failed to secure victories at Estadi Mallorca Son Moix. Mallorca also managed to defeat Getafe 3-1 in the corresponding fixture last season, marking their first victory over the capital club since April 2012.

In their recent La Liga matches, Getafe has drawn with Athletic, Villarreal, Celta, and Real Betis, sharing the points in each of these four games over the last month. The team, managed by Jose Bordalas, has been on a streak of not losing since their thrilling 3-4 defeat to Real Sociedad on September 24. However, they haven't managed to secure a victory since they beat Osasuna 3-2 at home in the middle of the previous month.

Getafe's current league record stands at two wins, five draws, and three defeats, which has earned them 11 points. This puts them in the 11th position in the table, with a five-point buffer from the relegation zone. Their away performances this season have been challenging, as they've only managed to collect two points from five matches, although their away schedule for the 2023-24 season has been tough.

Getafe has consistently been a part of Spain's top football league, except for one season, since the 2003-04 campaign. Consequently, it would come as a surprise if they were to be relegated this season, even though they've consistently finished 15th in each of their last three campaigns.

On the other hand, Mallorca currently has three players sidelined due to injuries: Sergi Darder, Pablo Maffeo, and Antonio Raillo won't be available for selection in their upcoming match. Head coach Aguirre is expected to choose a lineup similar to the one that played against Real Sociedad in their last match, as it delivered a positive performance.

Mallorca is seeking their second victory of the season this Saturday evening as they face Getafe at Estadi Mallorca Son Moix. Under the guidance of Mexican manager Javier Aguirre, they put up a commendable performance in their last match against Real Sociedad, despite ultimately suffering a defeat. Their display in San Sebastian showcased outstanding football, but Mallorca couldn't capitalize on numerous opportunities, failing to convert any of their seven shots on target (out of a total of 18) and narrowly losing to a strong opponent.

As a result of this defeat, they dropped to 17th place in the league standings. Mallorca now has a favorable opportunity to secure a victory as they face Getafe, a team that has also gone winless in their last five matches. Getafe heads to Palma de Mallorca after a string of four consecutive draws, with their most recent one being a 1-1 stalemate against Real Betis.

What's surprising is that Getafe, traditionally known for their defensive style, is currently playing a more attacking brand of football under Jose Bordalas. In fact, six of their last seven matches have witnessed goals from both sides, indicating this shift in their playing style.

The historical statistics show that home advantage has played a significant role in this matchup. In their most recent 17 encounters with Getafe, Mallorca has secured 9 wins, 4 draws, and suffered 4 losses.

Looking at their previous season's head-to-head matches, two of them resulted in home wins, and only one of the last five games between Mallorca and Getafe featured goals from both teams.

Mallorca is seeking to bounce back from their previous performance, which ended in a 1-0 loss in La Liga against Real Sociedad. During that match, Mallorca had 44% possession and took 18 shots at the goal, with 7 of them on target. In contrast, Real Sociedad had 14 shots at the goal, with 6 on target, and Brais Méndez (64') scored for Real Sociedad.

It's been uncommon lately for Mallorca to keep a clean sheet as they have conceded in 5 of their last 6 matches, allowing a total of 11 goals.

In their previous game, Getafe played to a 1-1 draw in La Liga against Real Betis. Getafe had 45% possession and attempted 14 shots at the goal, with 4 on target. Borja Mayoral (17') was the scorer for Getafe, while Real Betis had 13 goal attempts, with 3 on target, and Marc Roca (1') scored for them.

Getafe has been involved in high-scoring matches recently, with a total of 22 goals in their last six games, averaging 3.67 goals per match. Their opponents scored 11 of those goals. Whether this trend continues in their upcoming game remains to be seen.

When we examine their previous head-to-head meetings, which date back to September 22, 2019, we see that Mallorca has won one and Getafe has won four. There have been one draw.

During this time, the two teams combined to score 14 goals, with Azulones scoring 9 and Los Bermellones scoring 5. That translates to a 2.33 average goals per game. The final league game between these teams took place on April 23, 2023, on match day 30 of La Liga. The final score was Mallorca 3-1 Getafe.