Preview and betting odds for Athletic Bilbao vs Mallorca at 23:30 on October 4th, La Liga 2025/26

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Preview and betting odds for Athletic Bilbao vs Mallorca at 23:30 on October 4, 2025. Predictions, expected lineups, and expert analysis for the La Liga 2025/26 Round 8 match between Athletic Bilbao and Mallorca.

Match preview Athletic Bilbao vs Mallorca

Odds: 0 : 1

Total goals: 2.25

Athletic Bilbao faces Mallorca at San Mamés in the 8th round of La Liga 2025/26. Coached by Ernesto Valverde, Athletic Bilbao is in a six-match winless streak and needs a victory to restore confidence. Meanwhile, Mallorca, led by Jagoba Arrasate, recently achieved an important win against Alaves but continues to struggle near the bottom of the standings. With home advantage and a stronger squad, Athletic Bilbao is predicted to win, though Mallorca’s solid defensive tactics could make it difficult.

Athletic Bilbao currently ranks 10th in La Liga with 10 points from 7 matches, including 3 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses, scoring 6 goals and conceding 8. In their last five matches across all competitions, they have recorded 1 draw and 4 losses, scoring 2 goals and conceding 10. They lost to Dortmund (1-4), Villarreal (0-1), Valencia (0-2), Arsenal (0-2), and drew with Girona (1-1). Valverde’s high pressing strategy is challenged by injuries and a tight schedule. San Mamés, where they won 2 of their last 3 La Liga games, serves as a key advantage for Athletic Bilbao to regain winning form.

Athletic Bilbao vs Mallorca

Athletic Bilbao features prominent players like Iñaki Williams, Nico Williams, and Oihan Sancet. The absence of Beñat Prados, Unai Egiluz, Mikel Vesga, suspended Yeray Álvarez, and doubts about Álex Berenguer pose challenges. Targeting a top 6 finish, Athletic Bilbao will play offensively to leverage their home ground advantage.

Mallorca, placed 19th with 5 points from 7 matches, has 1 win, 2 draws, and 4 losses, scoring 5 and conceding 9 goals. Their recent 5 matches include 1 win, 1 draw, and 3 losses, scoring 5 and conceding 7. They beat Alaves (1-0), drew with Atletico Madrid (1-1), and lost to Real Sociedad (0-1), Espanyol (2-3), and Real Madrid (1-2). Arrasate’s counter-attacking style, boosted by Vedat Muriqi’s performances, brings hope, but their attack lacks sharpness. Mallorca’s away form is weak, with only one draw in their last three away matches.

Mallorca’s key players include Vedat Muriqi, Sergi Darder, and Mateo Joseph. The injuries to Marash Kumbulla, Omar Mascarell, and Takuma Asano are significant losses. In the last five head-to-head matches, Athletic Bilbao won once, drew three times, and lost once to Mallorca, with the most recent match in March 2025 ending 1-1. Given current form (Athletic Bilbao scoring 2 goals and Mallorca 5 in their last 5 matches), the game is expected to be balanced, though Athletic Bilbao holds the home advantage.

Team news Athletic Bilbao vs Mallorca

Athletic Bilbao: Injuries to Beñat Prados, Unai Egiluz, Mikel Vesga; suspension for Yeray Álvarez. Álex Berenguer’s availability is doubtful. Key players include Iñaki Williams, Nico Williams, and Oihan Sancet.

Mallorca: Marash Kumbulla, Omar Mascarell, and Takuma Asano are injured. Notable players are Vedat Muriqi, Sergi Darder, and Mateo Joseph.