Elche vs Mallorca prediction, tips & stats

Elche will host Mallorca on Saturday in a matchup that could swing momentum for both sides in the run-in of the 2025 La Liga season.

With both teams hoping for important points as they try to avoid relegation, who will emerge victorious from this duel?

Find that out and more from our Elche vs Mallorca preview and prediction.

Tip 1: Half-time draw

Elche’s half-time average goals is 0.5, while Mallorca’s is 0.455, pointing to slower starts and a higher chance of parity at the break compared to full-time markets.

The half-time form indicators also lean toward tight openings since Elche have been tied at half times in their last three games in a row.

Tip 2: Both teams to score - yes

Elche’s home numbers indicate they’re usually involved in games with goals at both ends: 1.6 scored per home match but also 1.1 conceded. Mallorca away are conceding heavily at 1.9 per away match, which boosts Elche’s scoring chances.

On the other side, Mallorca still average 0.9 goals scored away, so Mallorca don’t need a big attacking output to contribute a goal to land BTTS.

Tip 3: Samu Costa to be booked

Mallorca midfielder Samu Costa has 9 yellow cards and 48 fouls committed in the league this season, marking him out as Mallorca’s standout discipline risk.

This is reinforced by the team-level physical profile: Mallorca’s squad totals show 316 fouls committed, while Elche have drawn 364 fouls, which is a combination that can translate into booking opportunities for high-contact players like Costa.