Villarreal CF vs RCD Mallorca, La Liga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Villarreal CF vs RCD Mallorca — La Liga at Estadio de la Ceramica.
- Villarreal CF 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- RCD Mallorca 38 games · 42 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Miguel Ortiz Arias (Spain)
- Assistant 1 Jose Garrido Romero (Spain)
- Assistant 2 Guillermo Santiago Sacristan (Spain)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 7 | 21 |
| 2 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Real Betis Balompié | 7 | 16 |
| 4 | Real Madrid CF | 7 | 15 |
| 5 | Sevilla FC | 7 | 13 |
| 6 | Deportivo Alavés | 7 | 11 |
| 7 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 7 | 10 |
| 8 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 7 | 10 |
| 9 | CA Osasuna | 7 | 8 |
| 10 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 7 | 8 |
| 11 | Villarreal CF | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | Athletic Club | 6 | 8 |
| 13 | Getafe CF | 7 | 8 |
| 14 | RC Celta de Vigo | 7 | 7 |
| 15 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 7 | 7 |
| 16 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 7 | 7 |
| 17 | Levante UD | 6 | 5 |
| 18 | Elche CF | 7 | 5 |
| 19 | Valencia CF | 7 | 4 |
| 20 | Málaga CF | 7 | 3 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jan | RCD Mallorca | H | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Jan | UD Las Palmas | A | 0–3 | L |
| 02 Jan | Valencia CF | A | 1–3 | L |
| 20 Dec | RC Celta de Vigo | H | 3–2 | W |
| 17 Dec | Real Madrid CF | A | 1–4 | L |
| 14 Dec | Stade Rennais FC 1901 | A | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jan | Villarreal CF | A | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Jan | RC Celta de Vigo | H | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Jan | Real Madrid CF | A | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Dec | CA Osasuna | H | 3–2 | W |
| 17 Dec | UD Almeria | A | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Dec | Sevilla FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Villarreal CF this season
Villarreal CF this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Villarreal CF
0-15
–/1
16-30
2/1
31-45
5/6
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/–
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Villarreal CF
| Pape Gueye | 3 G | |
| Alberto Moleiro | 2 G | 3 A |
| Georges Mikautadze | 2 G | 1 A |
| Nicolas Pepe | 2 G | |
| Gerard Moreno | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Estadio de la Ceramica as Villarreal CF face off against RCD Mallorca in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Abdon Prats made 231 appearances and scored 12 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 10' Alexander Sorloth needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 15' It’s high time Javier Aguirre made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 20' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 25' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 27' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Cyle Larin on 27 minutes.
- 32' Toni Lato has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 37' Equatorial Guinea international Omar Mascarell has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 42' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 45' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Alexander Sorloth on 45 minutes.
- 46' The Norway Alexander Sorloth breaks the deadlock on 45 minutes. 1-0!
- 51' Sergi Darder is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Villarreal CF tonight.
- 56' The travelling RCD Mallorca supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 58' RCD Mallorca manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Abdon Prats is hanging Antonio Sanchez on the field on 58 minute.
- 63' RCD Mallorca are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 66' Villarreal CF player sees a Red card in front of him.
- 70' Another change for Villarreal CF made on 70 minute. Ilias Akhomach leaves to be changed by Goncalo Guedes.
- 75' The 35-year-old Francis Coquelin has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 80' The supporters are chanting for Vedat Muriqi. He replaces Cyle Larin on 80 minute.
- 81' Villarreal CF receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 81.
- 82' Poor challenge from Kiko Femenia. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 83' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Manu Morlanes on 83 minutes.
- 84' Trigueros has so much to prove this time. He replaces Alex Baena on 84 minute.
- 88' Javier Llabres gets the nod from RCD Mallorca. He replaces Sergi Darder and will look to change the dynamic.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-1.
Lineups
Villarreal CF Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 18
- 11
- 12
- 19
- 7
- 5
- 13
-
27
Ilias Akhomach ↓ Goncalo Guedes 70'
- 4
-
16
Alex Baena ↓ Trigueros 84'
- 17
Bench
-
6
Etienne Capoue ↑ 84'
-
–
Goncalo Guedes ↑ 70'
-
14
Trigueros ↑ 84'
- 1
- 31
- 42
- 37
- 15
- 26
Coach
Marcelino
RCD Mallorca Lineups
5-4-1Starting XI
- 2
-
3
Toni Lato ↓ Jaume Costa 80'
-
10
Sergi Darder ↓ Javier Llabres 88'
- 8
- 24
- 14
- 21
-
17
Cyle Larin ↓ Vedat Muriqi 80'
- 1
- 12
-
18
Antonio Sanchez ↓ Abdon Prats 58'
Bench
-
5
Omar Mascarell ↑ 80'
- 23
-
11
Jaume Costa ↑ 80'
-
9
Abdon Prats ↑ 58'
- 13
- 4
-
7
Vedat Muriqi ↑ 80'
-
19
Javier Llabres ↑ 88'
- 6
- 33
- 27
- 31
Coach
Javier Aguirre
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Vedat Muriqi | 5 |
| Dani Rodriguez | 3 |
| Dani Parejo | 2 |
| Ayoze Perez | 2 |
| Logan Costa | 2 |
| Amath Ndiaye | 2 |
| Junior Lago | 1 |
| Gerard Moreno | 1 |
Head to Head
Villarreal CF Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.33
Villarreal CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.1
RCD Mallorca xG
I would bet for:
Villarreal CF or RCD Mallorca 71% + Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.43
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Villarreal CF or Draw
71%
Draw or RCD Mallorca
59%
Villarreal CF or RCD Mallorca
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Villarreal CF win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
10.9%
1 – 0
10.6%
0 – 1
8.5%
2 – 1
8.3%
2 – 0
7.6%
1 – 2
6.8%
0 – 2
5.1%
2 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
3.7%
3 – 0
3.3%
1 – 3
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Villarreal CF
| Handicap | Villarreal CF covers | Push | RCD Mallorca covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 21% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 17% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
RCD Mallorca keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

