Real Mallorca vs Granada CF Preview 07/05/2022
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Mallorca are 16th in La Liga’s standings ahead of matchday 35. The Islanders have just four matchdays to secure their La Liga status for next season.
Granada are also fighting to secure their La Liga status for next season. Los Rojiblancos are 18th and in the relegation zone going into matchday 35. One point separates Mallorca and Granada in the table. A win for Los Rojiblancos would send them ahead of Mallorca in the table.
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Mallorca are coming off of a 2-1 loss to Barcelona at Camp Nou. The game wasn’t as close as the scoreline indicates. Mallorca trailed 2-0 until the 79th minute when Antonio Jose Arenas pulled a goal back.
Granada are coming off of their second straight draw in La Liga. A second half stoppage-time goal from Darwin Machis rescued a point for Granada against Celta Vigo.
Los Rojiblancos go into the game having taken six points from their last 18 points on offer in the league. They were outscored 13-9 in the last six matches.
Granada are unbeaten in two of the last three games away from home. Los Rojiblancos have an away record of 2W-7D-8L with 16 goals for and 28 goals against.
Mallorca matched Granada’s recent run of results. They picked up six points from the last 18 points on offer in the division. The Islanders were outscored 8-4.
The Islanders are on a two-match winning streak at home. Mallorca have a home record of 6W-6D-5L with 16 goals for and 18 against.
Granada are on a three-game winning streak in La Liga against Mallorca. Los Rojiblancos picked up a 4-1 win against Mallorca at home in the reverse fixture. Granada’s Jorge Molina scored a hat-trick and Antonio Puertas found the back of the net. Mallorca got a goal from Daniel Rodriguez.
Two Mallorca defenders on the injury list heading into the match. Jaume Costa and Aleksandar Sedlar are both doubts to play due to injury. Goalkeeper Dominik Greif is a doubt as well due to COVID-19.
Granada have two defenders on the injury list. Raul Torrente and Carlos Neves are both ruled out for the remainder of the campaign. Midfielder Ruben Rochina is a doubt due to a tendon issue.
Granada have drawn 13 of 34 La Liga matches. They are on a two-match draw streak in La Liga. Los Rojiblancos will face a Mallorca team that is on a two-match home winning streak. Saturday’s game should finish in a score draw as these relegation rivals finish 1-1 at full-time.
