Mallorca vs Barcelona Prediction & Betting Tips (16 August)

Barcelona welcome Mallorca to the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in a pivotal LaLiga clash that could further cement their grip on the title race. Hansi Flick’s side are riding high after a dramatic 4-3 comeback win over Celta Vigo, where Raphinha’s 98th-minute penalty sealed three crucial points. With 88 goals in 32 matches, Barcelona are on pace to break the century mark in scoring this season. However, they’ll be without talisman Robert Lewandowski, sidelined with a hamstring injury, forcing Flick to rely on Ferrán Torres, Lamine Yamal, and Raphinha to lead the line. Pedri and Dani Olmo are expected to anchor midfield duties, while Ter Stegen returns between the posts.

Mallorca, under Jagoba Arrasate, have quietly climbed to seventh in the table, now occupying a Europa League spot—a remarkable turnaround from last season’s 15th-place finish. Their recent form includes a gritty 0-0 draw with Leganés and a 2-0 away win over Real Sociedad. But injuries and suspensions loom large: Muriqi, Asano, and Morlanes are all out, while Maffeo and D. Rodríguez miss out due to yellow card accumulation. The team’s starting XI is expected to feature a defensive 5-4-1 setup, with Roman in goal and Larin leading the attack.

Historically, Mallorca have struggled against Barcelona, with their last league win over the Catalans dating back to 2009. Earlier this season, they were dismantled 5-1 in the reverse fixture, and their away record at Camp Nou—or now Montjuïc—has been equally bleak. Yet, with European qualification on the line and Barcelona juggling multiple competitions, including an upcoming Copa del Rey final and Champions League semi-final, the Balearic side could exploit any signs of fatigue or rotation.

Despite Mallorca’s resilience, Barcelona’s attacking depth and home advantage should prove decisive. Expect a tightly contested match, with Mallorca likely to frustrate early before Barcelona’s quality breaks through. A 2-1 scoreline in favor of the hosts feels just right—Barcelona inching closer to the title, while Mallorca show they’re no longer pushovers in Spain’s top flight.