The Madridistas are the only team in La Liga to win all four of their games this season, but it has not been as easy as it looks. They have conceded in each game and have had to find a late game-winner after being tied 1-1 in all four contests..
Mallorca are off to a decent start this season with five points coming off of one win, two draws and one loss. They narrowly escaped relegation last season and could slide towards the bottom of the table yet again.
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Karim Benzema was subbed off during the first half of their Champions League match Tuesday against Celtic due to an injury. It has now been diagnosed as a muscle injury which will force the Madrid striker to miss at least three weeks.
Let’s look at the betting odds for this Week 5 matchup between Real Madrid and Mallorca.
Ani Sridhar’s 2022-23 La Liga Betting Record: 10-7 (+4.2 units)
Real Madrid vs Mallorca Odds
- 3-Way Handicap: Real Madrid (-350) | Draw (+450) | Mallorca (+900)
- Over/Under Goals: Over 3.5 ( +115) | Under 3.5 (-160)
- Both Teams to Score: Yes (-120)| No (-115)
Real Madrid v Mallorca odds are current as of Wednesday, Sept. 7, on BetMGM Sportsbook.
There is no value in betting on Real Madrid to win this game outright as it is juiced all the way up to (-350). The 3.5 game total is quite high for a Madrid game as they have usually been 2.5.
It would be quite surprising if Madrid did not secure the three points at the Bernabeu.
Real Madrid vs Mallorca Betting Tips
The home team holds the advantage
Madrid are coming off of a win during the midweek against Celtic in the group stage match of the Champions League. Unfortunately, it was a bittersweet victory as Benzema suffered a muscle injury early in the first half of the contest.
Madrid did not miss a beat without Benzema in the lineup as they scored three second-half goals after changing their formation, with Eden Hazard playing as a false 9 in the middle of the attack. With Benzema slated to miss the next three weeks, Hazard will feature more in the Madrid lineup.
Mallorca employ a 3-5-2 formation with two wing backs playing in the midfield, similar to Chelsea in the Premier League. Defensively, Mallorca have been above average, conceding only three goals this season, all on penalty kicks. No team has scored during the run of play yet against Mallorca’s backline.
Traveling to the Bernabeu will be a challenge for the visitors as they have not won in Madrid since 2009.
Real Madrid vs Mallorca Prediction
Real Madrid 2-0 Mallorca
The home side will grab another three points to extend their La Liga win streak to five on the season. Despite conceding a goal in each league game this year, Madrid have restricted the number of chances the opposition has had to score in each game. This will be the first clean sheet of their domestic campaign.
Real Madrid vs Mallorca Best Bets
➕ Both Teams to Score: No (-115) at BetMGM Sportsbook
WAGER: 1 Unit
Mallorca have not displayed any offensive prowess this season and are not a team that plays with possession. They rely on the counter attack and their wing backs to create space on the outside. This is a recipe for disaster against a Madrid team that is very solid on their backline, and are not as susceptible to the counter attack.
Back Real Madrid to keep a clean sheet in this matchup.
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➕ Under 2.5 Goals Scored (+150) at BetMGM Sportsbook
WAGER: 1 Unit
Madrid have yet to keep a clean sheet in La Liga play this season, and without Benzema, they might take a more defensive approach to this game. They will rely on their midfield holding possession instead of capitalizing solely on the counter attack, which could result in fewer chances on goal and a lean towards the Under.
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