Real Sociedad and Mallorca face off in a pivotal La Liga match that could significantly impact their standings. Real Sociedad, currently enjoying a solid season, will look to leverage their home advantage at the Anoeta Stadium. Meanwhile, Mallorca aims to upset the hosts and climb the league table. With the season nearing its climax, both teams are under pressure to perform and gather crucial points.
Real Sociedad has shown consistency in their performances, with a possession rate of 55.1% and an average of 0.93 goals per match. Their defensive solidity is evident with only 1.07 goals conceded per game. Mallorca, on the other hand, has a slightly lower possession rate of 47.86% but matches Real Sociedad's goal-scoring average with 0.97 goals per match. Their defense has been less robust, conceding 1.21 goals per game.
The head-to-head statistics favor Real Sociedad, who have historically performed well against Mallorca. However, Mallorca's ability to score in 51.72% of their matches suggests they could pose a threat to Real Sociedad's defense. Tactical approaches will be crucial, with Real Sociedad likely to focus on maintaining possession and exploiting Mallorca's defensive vulnerabilities, while Mallorca may rely on counter-attacks and set-pieces to create scoring opportunities.