Valencia vs Mallorca — Match Preview
Friday night football returns to the Mestalla on 19 December 2025, hosting a tense battle near the bottom of the table. Valencia find themselves in a precarious 17th position with 15 points, hovering just above the relegation zone. Ruben Baraja’s side is desperate to turn their home ground into a fortress after a narrow defeat to Atlético Madrid. Mallorca, sitting 14th with 17 points, arrive with renewed confidence after a convincing 3–1 win over Elche. A win for Valencia would see them leapfrog their opponents, dragging Mallorca back into the relegation scrap.
Valencia vs Mallorca — Match Info
- Competition: La Liga (Matchday 17)
- Venue: Estadio de Mestalla, Valencia (Capacity: 49,430)
- Date: Friday, 19 December 2025
- Kickoff: 21:00 CET | 20:00 GMT | 15:00 ET
- Referee: TBC (RFEF Appointment)
Valencia vs Mallorca — Match Stakes
Valencia (17th — 15 pts):
- Win → Moves to 18 pts; overtakes Mallorca and creates breathing room from the drop zone
- Draw → Keeps them 17th; pressure mounts from teams below (like Valladolid/Espanyol)
- Loss → Disaster scenario; could end the weekend in the relegation zone (18th-20th)
Mallorca (14th — 17 pts):
- Win → Jumps to 20 pts; moves towards mid-table safety
- Draw → Maintains the 2-point gap over Valencia; a solid result away
- Loss → Dragged back into the relegation conversation; gap to Valencia disappears
Valencia vs Mallorca — Team News
Valencia:
- Gayà J. — Available (Captain & Key creative outlet)
- Duro H. — Available (Top Scorer)
- Mamardashvili G. — Available (Starting GK)
- No major fresh injuries reported; expected to field strongest XI.
Mallorca:
- Muriqi V. — Available (Key Target Man)
- Darder S. — Available (Playmaker)
- Raillo A. — Available (Defensive Leader)
- Manager expected to stick with the winning formula from the Elche match.
Valencia vs Mallorca — Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
Valencia
- 13/12 — 1–2 vs Atlético Madrid (La Liga)
- 07/12 — 1–1 vs Sevilla (La Liga)
- 05/12 — 2–1 vs FC Cartagena (Copa del Rey)
- 02/12 — 1–1 vs Rayo Vallecano (La Liga)
- 22/11 — 1–0 vs Levante (La Liga)
Mallorca
- 13/12 — 3–1 vs Elche (La Liga)
- 06/12 — 0–0 vs Oviedo (La Liga)
- 02/12 — 3–2 vs Numancia (Copa del Rey)
- 29/11 — 2–2 vs Osasuna (La Liga)
- 23/11 — 1–2 vs Villarreal (La Liga)
Valencia vs Mallorca — Head-to-Head (Last 5 Meetings)
- 30/03/2025 — Valencia 1–0 Mallorca (La Liga)
- 30/11/2024 — Mallorca 2–1 Valencia (La Liga)
- 30/03/2024 — Valencia 0–0 Mallorca (La Liga)
- 07/10/2023 — Mallorca 1–1 Valencia (La Liga)
- 25/05/2023 — Mallorca 1–0 Valencia (La Liga)
Valencia vs Mallorca — Playing XI (Predicted Lineups)
Valencia (4-4-2)
Mamardashvili; Correia, Mosquera, Tarrega, Gayà; Diego Lopez, Pepelu, Guerra, Rioja; Almeida, Hugo Duro
Mallorca (4-2-3-1)
Greif; Maffeo, Valjent, Raillo, Mojica; Mascarell, Costa; Navarro, Darder, Dani Rodriguez; Muriqi
Valencia vs Mallorca — Impact Bench
Valencia: Rafa Mir (Aerial threat), Javi Guerra (Midfield drive)
Mallorca: Larin (Pace on break), Abdon Prats (Clutch finisher)
Valencia vs Mallorca — Tactical Analysis
Valencia
Valencia struggle to break down low blocks, having scored only 15 goals in 16 games. Baraja relies heavily on quick transitions through Diego Lopez and crosses from José Gayà. At Mestalla, they will press higher, but they must be wary of leaving space behind for Mallorca’s counters. The partnership between Pepelu and Almeida in midfield is crucial to dictate the tempo.
Mallorca
Mallorca are a classic Jagoba Arrasate side: organized, physical, and direct. Their game plan revolves around Vedat Muriqi. They will bypass the midfield press with long balls to the Kosovan striker, looking for knockdowns for Dani Rodriguez or Darder. Defensively, Raillo leads a tough backline that will look to frustrate the Mestalla crowd and slow the game down.
Valencia vs Mallorca — Key Battles
- Mosquera vs Muriqi — young defender vs elite aerial striker
- Pepelu vs Darder — battle for possession and creativity
- Gayà vs Maffeo — duel on the wing between two aggressive fullbacks
- Hugo Duro vs Raillo — physical battle in the box
Valencia vs Mallorca — Spotlight Players
Valencia — Hugo Duro
Valencia’s primary source of goals. In a game expected to be tight and low-scoring, his work rate and finishing inside the box will likely decide if Los Che take three points or just one.
Mallorca — Sergi Darder
The magician in midfield. While Muriqi provides the muscle, Darder provides the brain. His ability to pick a pass in transition was key against Elche, and he will look to expose Valencia’s defensive gaps.
Valencia vs Mallorca — Prediction
Valencia 1–1 Mallorca
These matches are historically tight (three draws/1-goal wins in the last five). Valencia have home advantage, but Mallorca are finding some attacking rhythm. A gritty stalemate seems the most logical outcome, keeping both teams anxious near the bottom.
Valencia vs Mallorca — Betting Insights
- Under 2.5 Goals — High Probability (Both teams average ~1 goal per game)
- Draw at Half-Time — Likely
- Card Count Over 4.5 — Yes (Tense relegation battle)
Valencia vs Mallorca — Where to Watch
- Spain: DAZN LaLiga, Gol Play
- USA: ESPN+
- UK: Premier Sports / LaLigaTV
Valencia vs Mallorca — FAQs
Q: When is the Valencia vs Mallorca match?
A: The match kicks off on Friday, 19 December 2025, at 21:00 CET.
Q: Where is the match being played?
A: It will be played at the Estadio de Mestalla in Valencia.
Q: Who is higher in the table?
A: Mallorca are currently 14th, three positions above Valencia in 17th.
Q: How many goals has Valencia scored this season?
A: Valencia has scored 15 goals in 16 league matches.
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