Mallorca vs Real Oviedo – News and Probable Lineups

RCD Mallorca needs to secure a victory in their last home fixture of the season against Real Oviedo this Saturday evening to have any hope of staying up in La Liga.

The away team is already relegated to Segunda Division for next season, offering Mallorca a significant motivation while also carrying the pressure of knowing that failing to secure all three points will seal their own fate.

Match overview

Currently, Mallorca finds themselves in 19th place in La Liga with 39 points, recording a total of 10 wins, nine draws, and 18 defeats. They have netted 44 goals while conceding 57, resulting in a negative goal difference.

What complicates their situation further is the talent present in key areas, with goalkeeper Leo Roman being considered for Spain’s World Cup squad, and Vedat Muriqi ranking as the second-highest scorer in the league with 22 goals.

Martin Demichelis was appointed to help reverse their decline, but the team continued to falter, enduring losses to other teams in the relegation battle, including Elche and Levante.

Their last match ended in a 2-0 defeat away at Levante, which extends a poor run of one win, one draw, and three losses in their last five league matches.

However, home form has been a bright spot, with a record of eight wins, six draws, and four losses at Son Moix throughout the season, emphasizing the significance of this final match being played at home.

After having established themselves as a consistent mid-table club in La Liga and reaching the Copa del Rey final in 2024, being relegated to Segunda would derail the club’s long-term ambitions.

Real Oviedo arrives at Son Moix already destined for relegation, and their return to the top flight has not gone as well as anticipated since the beginning of the season.

Currently, they sit at the bottom of the league table with just 29 points, secured from six wins, 11 draws, and 20 losses. With nothing left to fight for, Guillermo Almada’s team aims to exit the season with some dignity.

This season, Oviedo’s away performances have been dismal – managing only two wins, four draws, and suffering 12 defeats in their 18 away encounters. They come into this match amidst a five-match winless streak in La Liga, featuring one draw and four losses.

Goals have been a consistent issue for the visitors, scoring just 26 in total throughout the entire campaign – the lowest in the league. They have failed to find the net in their last four matches.

Almada will aim to set his side up defensively to disrupt Mallorca’s tactics in what will be Oviedo’s last top-flight appearance for some time, though their poor attacking record suggests that a clean sheet for the hosts is likely.

The previous meeting between these two sides resulted in a goalless draw, and in their last five encounters, Mallorca has won once, with the remaining four matches all drawn.

Team News

Heading into this crucial match, Mallorca is facing several absences. Marash Kumbulla will miss out due to a muscle injury, Mateo Joseph is sidelined with a knee issue, and Lucas Bergstrom is also absent with a muscle complaint.

Martin Valjent is ruled out with a hamstring injury, which will be a significant loss for the team.

Johan Mojica is suspended after receiving a red card for violent conduct late in the previous game.

Muriqi is anticipated to spearhead the attack once more and will be eager to increase his already impressive tally in what could be his final La Liga match for the club.

For Real Oviedo, Ovie Ejaria is dealing with physical discomfort, and Leander Dendoncker is unavailable due to a muscle injury.

Federico Vinas will serve a one-match suspension for accumulating five yellow cards in La Liga, keeping him out of the season finale.

Mallorca probable starting XI:

Roman; Maffeo, Raillo, Lopez, Orejuela; Torre, Morlanes, Darder, Costa; Muriqi, Luvumbo

Real Oviedo probable starting XI:

Moldavian; Lopez, Calvo, Costas, Godfather; Colombatto, Fonseca; Hassan, Cazorla, Queen; vines

Oviedo has not found the back of the net in four consecutive matches and approaches Son Moix with nothing to play for, making them a favorable opponent for a Mallorca side that knows what is at stake this Saturday evening.

With the support of their fans and their survival on the line, Los Bermellones should have enough to secure the win—though their chances of survival will ultimately hinge on results elsewhere.

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