GETAFE and Mallorca wrap up their respective La Liga campaigns with a dead-rubber clash at the Estadio Coliseum on Sunday afternoon.
Jose Bordalas' hosts are currently in 12th position, but picking up three points on the final day of the season could propel them to a top-half finish.
The capital club have failed to finish in the top-10 in each of the last three seasons, having placed in 15th spot across each of the last three campaigns.
Th Azulones have been in poor shape of late, losing each of their last four La Liga matches, the most recent of which was a 1-0 loss at Alaves.
Mallorca, on the other hand, have hauled themselves away from relegation trouble after avoiding defeat in four of their last five matches, the latest of which was a 2-2 draw with Almeria.
As such, Javier Aguirre’s side have preserved their top-flight status with one game to spare and can approach their final game of the season in a relaxed mood.
How the bookies view it: Getafe to go out on high
Despite losing each of their last four La Liga matches, Getafe have been chalked up as the 5/4 favourites on Bet 365.
Six of Mallorca’s last 10 Spanish top-flight road trips have ended all square and the same outcome here can be backed at 23/10 (Bet 365). The visitors are as big as 9/4 (Bet 365) to emerge victorious.
Head to head: History favours the hosts
Getafe have avoided defeat in 11 of their last 12 matches with Mallorca, with the duo sharing the spoils in a drab 0-0 draw back in October.
While Getafe boast a strong head-to-head record in this fixture, they did crash to a 3-1 defeat away at Mallorca last season.
Players to watch: Darder to deliver again?
Sergi Darder has scored in each of his last two outings for Mallorca. The Spanish midfielder is as big as 13/2 on Bet 365 to continue his mini-hot streak in front of goal at the Estadio Coliseum on Sunday. Alternatively, Darder appeals at 11/8 (Bet 365) to attempt two shots on goal – he has racked up a combined total of seven shots across his last outings.
Getafe have failed to score in each of their last four La Liga matches so they will be hoping Mason Greenwood can rediscover his shooting boots and add to his 10 goal tally for the season.
Predicted line-ups
Ilaix Moriba was sent off in Getafe’s 1-0 loss at Alves last weekend and will, therefore, be suspended for this Sunday’s meeting with Mallorca.
Mallorca boss Javier Aguirre looks set to have a fully fit squad available to him for this weekend’s final game of the season.
Getafe: Soria; Carmona, Djene, Alderete, Rico; Santiago, Maksimovic, Milla; Greenwood, Mata, Latasa
Mallorca: Rajkovic; Vidal, Gonzalez, Raillo, Nastasic, Lato; Morlanes, Mascarell; Larin, Muriqi, Darder
Anything else catch the eye?
The above-mentioned 23/10 price on the stalemate can be given an enticing boost to 11/4 (Bet 365) via the Bet Builder function by including under 2.5 goals.
Mallorca have drawn a league-high 16 of their 37 La Liga games this season, not to mention a whopping 27 of their fixtures have featured two goals or fewer.
As already alluded to, this combination clicked when the pair last crossed paths, and the same bet would have also proved profitable in six of Mallorca's last 10 away games.
Thus, the 11/4 about a repeat on Sunday looks worthy of interest in a game that is nothing more than a glorified friendly .
This La Liga match between Getafe and Mallorca will be played on May 26, 2024 and kick off at 13:00. Check below for our tipsters best Getafe vs Mallorca prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
