Mallorca vs Atletico Madrid Prediction 10.11.2024 | LaLiga

• Competition: LaLiga
• Date: 10.11.2024
• Kickoff: 15:15 UK / 16:15 CET
• Venue: Estadi Mallorca Son Moix (Palma de Mallorca) 

Against all odds, Mallorca is playing fantastic football this season. You could say they are the biggest surprise so far, and it's no coincidence that they currently hold 8th place in La Liga with 18 points. In recent weeks, they've been going through a bit of a rough patch, which was somewhat expected, but they’re still playing solid, disciplined football and are tough to beat. Their matches don't feature many goals. They are among the lowest-scoring teams in the league with just 10 goals, but on the flip side, they have the second-best defense. Last week, they suffered a narrow loss away to Alavés, who deservedly took all three points. Mallorca struggled for most of the game, never really managing to find their rhythm, and Alavés midfielder Jon Guridi sealed their fate in the 76th minute.

On the other hand, Atlético Madrid is going through a turbulent period. After a shocking 3-1 home defeat to Lille in the Champions League and a league loss away to Betis, many fans have started to question the potential of this team. Their struggles in the Copa del Rey against amateur side UE Vic didn’t help either, with Simeone forced to bring on his top players from the bench late in the game to break down the opposition. They followed that up with a routine win over Las Palmas, and then came a trip to Paris to face a powerful PSG side. It was another classic Cholo Simeone match. Despite being under pressure for most of the game, Atlético managed to withstand it, and Ángel Correa scored a late goal to secure a huge victory and three crucial points.

Mallorca vs Atletico Madrid pick: ATLETICO MADRID TO WIN

Although Mallorca isn’t one of the top-quality teams in La Liga, this is definitely one of the least desirable away trips in the league. Especially when a team has to travel to the Balearic Islands after a tough, draining Champions League match. But it’s up to Atlético Madrid to show their strength and organization. The win against PSG should give their players a boost of confidence after some lackluster performances in recent weeks. This is still a fantastic team, and it’s only a matter of time before the new signings fully integrate with the squad. There's a lot of expectation around Julián Álvarez, who is tipped to become the club’s next big star. Perhaps this could be the match where he truly shines. Atlético has had mixed results at this stadium over the years, but we’re hoping they can at least repeat last season’s 1-0 win. Mallorca is a solid team, but with all due respect, the visitors are a class above.