Mallorca vs Barcelona Predictions

This is going to be the opening game for both clubs, and no one will be looking to drop points here. But defending champions, Barcelona, should do enough to secure a win against Mallorca

Match info: La Liga

Venue: Estadi Mallorca Son Moix, Mallorca

Date: Saturday, 16^th August 2025

Time: 6:30 pm Nigerian time

Barcelona's defence of their La Liga title will begin on Saturday evening, with the Catalan giants making the trip to Estadi Mallorca Son Moix to tackle Mallorca on the opening weekend of the new campaign.

Hansi Flick's side were the best team in Spain last season and are once again title favourites this term, while Mallorca will be bidding to push for the European spots in 2024-25, having finished 10th last season.

Head-to-head:

• Mallorca have won 17 of the 75 meetings between the two teams.
• Barcelona recorded 46 victories.
• The remaining 12 clashes ended in draws.
• Barcelona have scored 20 goals in their last four games.
• Barca have not lost any of their last five matches against Mallorca.
• The Blaugrana are on a four-match winning run.
• Barcelona have kept 6 clean sheets in their last 10 encounters.

Form:

• Mallorca pre-season form: W-L-D-W-W
• Barcelona pre-season form: W-W-W-W

Team News:

• Real Mallorca are ready with all their players fit to be in action.
• Marc-André ter Stegen and Daniel Rodríguez are injured. Hence, keeping them out of action for Barca. Robert Lewandowski’s availability will depend on his match fitness. Their newest loan signing, Marcus Rashford, might also miss out due to registration issues with the league.

Player(s) to watch:

• Cyle Larin will play an important role in the attacking front for RCD Mallorca. He has been one of the most consistent players for his side since last season. Larin will be looking to step up and score a goal or more for Mallorca, so that they can stand a chance against the Spanish giants.
• Raphinha has been nominated as one of the Ballon d’Or contenders after a spectacular season. The Brazilian winger has performed well across all competitions for Barcelona and has looked dangerous while leading the attack from the left. Raphinha will now be looking to help his side in the opening game as well.