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This Saturday sees the Copa del Rey final, so it’s time to look at some Athletic Club vs Mallorca final predictions. The current odds price Athletic as the heavy favourite in the match-winner market, but anything can happen in a Cup final. Read below for our tips and predictions for Saturday’s showpiece at Estadio La Cartuja.
Athletic Club vs Mallorca Final Predictions & Tips
Athletic Club to win – 1.67 with Bet9ja NG – 1.62 with Bet9ja Athletic Club/Athletic Club – 2.57 with Bet9ja Gorka Guruzeta to score anytime – 2.90 with Bet9ja Inaki Williams to score anytime – 3.25 with Bet9ja Over 1.5 first-half goals – 3.30 with Bet9ja Athletic Club to win 2-0 – 7.00 with Bet9jaAthletic Club should be expected to win against Mallorca by a scoreline of 2-0.
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Athletic Claim 24th Copa del Rey
The head-to-head stats are in Athletic’s favour coming into this match. The favoured team beat Mallorca by 4-0 earlier this month, and the two sides drew 0-0 when they matched up earlier in the campaign.
Only the big three can surpass Athletic’s expected goal difference in La Liga. They are right in the mix for the Champions League qualification, and rightfully so. With just six league wins this term, Mallorca could get sucked into the relegation battle.
While Mallorca have only lost one of their last six matches, it’s clear they are the weaker of the two teams here. Getting the better of Girona and Real Sociedad in this competition will give them some confidence, but it’s hard to go against this Athletic team with the form they have been in.
Bet 1: Athletic Club to win @ 1.67 Bet9ja
NG is the Way to Go
GG might have paid out in the last two Copa del Rey finals, but NG is where the betting value lies for this Saturday’s clash in Seville. GG has not hit in any of Athletic’s last five games across all competitions. In the two previous meetings between these sides, NG has paid out on both occasions.
Mallorca have seen a total of three goals over their last four games. GG has not landed in any of those matches. Their chances of victory here are reliant on a stubborn defensive performance. It’s a big ask for them to breach an Athletic defence which has been excellent all season.
Both teams have scored in just 10 of Athletic’s 30 La Liga matches. While bettors might prefer backing GG in the hope of an entertaining match, it’s clear where the best value is here, even at a short price.
Bet 2: NG @ 1.62 Bet9ja
Strong-Starting Athletic Get An Early Lead
Athletic Club have been leading at half-time in 75% of their La Liga victories this season. Mallorca were 2-0 down inside 17 minutes when these teams last met, with Athletic turning that two-goal advantage into an eventual 4-0 victory.
Athletic have made it a habit to start matches strongly. Mallorca have not scored in their last three first halves. Knowing they need to absorb pressure, we expect the underdogs to sit very deep in the first half to try and keep themselves in the game.
While their attack has not always been potent, Athletic have shown they can break down a low block. Defeat to Real Madrid last time out was a disappointment, but they kept four clean sheets in their four previous matches.
Bet 3: Athletic Club/Athletic Club @ 2.57 Bet9ja
Guruzeta Adds Another
Gorka Guruzeta has hit the back of the net 15 times this season, including against Mallorca in February. He leads the team in expected goals in La Liga, and netted a brace against Alaves before the international break.
The industrious forward might only be averaging two shots per match, but his high expected goal tally shows they are typically of good quality. His tireless running stretches defences. His positioning is excellent, too, meaning he will be in the right place at the right time when Athletic inevitably create chances.
We would also consider backing Guruzeta to open the scoring at odds of 5.70. This projects to be a relatively low-scoring match, and the odds seem to offer good value, given his high goal share for the favourites.
Bet 4: Gorka Guruzeta to score anytime @ 2.90 Bet9ja
