Mallorca and Betis Clash in Crucial LaLiga Encounter

omidbasir- Mallorca will host Betis tonight at Son Moix at 21:00 hours (DAZN), each team vying for three critical points in LaLiga. The home side, Mallorca, has struggled to maintain the consistency needed to distance themselves from the relegation zone. In contrast, Betis has established themselves in fifth place and is once again dreaming of competing for a Champions League berth as the season approaches its conclusion. The stakes are high, with relegation and European competition hanging in the balance for both teams.

The Mallorca squad seeks to extend their positive home streak, having secured two recent victories in front of their supporters, scoring a remarkable seven goals in those matches. This season, only Barcelona and Girona have managed to take all three points from Son Moix. Manager Arrasate is determined to keep this trend going, particularly if results from Rayo and Valencia, who play beforehand, do not favor them in their fight to avoid the drop. The only absentee for Mallorca is Kumbulla, and this match is expected to mark the debut of Kalumba in the team’s colors.

On the other side, Pellegrini’s Betis bounced back from last week’s cup disappointment by achieving their first victory at the Metropolitano. This crucial win has allowed them to increase their lead over their pursuers in the standings and continue to dream of the Champions League, especially after Villarreal’s recent loss. Unfortunately for Pellegrini, he has not regained any injured players and will field the same squad as before for this visit to Son Moix, which last year also saw him contend with numerous injuries, ultimately resolved by the controversial Bakambu.

In the spotlight will be Muriqi and Bakambu. The towering Kosovar has netted 15 goals in LaLiga, second only to Mbappé, and has scored twice against Betis in seven encounters. His performance will be crucial in determining whether Mallorca can secure the vital three points tonight. Conversely, Bakambu has found the net only once this season but delivered a match-winning goal for Betis at Son Moix last year in the dying moments of the match. With Cucho nearing a return, Bakambu may find himself with another opportunity in the starting lineup.