Levante vs Mallorca Prediction & Betting Tips (17 May)

Levante’s home date with Mallorca in LaLiga on 17 May 2026 at the Estadio Ciudad de Valencia arrives with real stakes attached, as the hosts sit 19th in the table on 36 points while the visitors are a little safer in mid‑table with 39. Recent weeks have underlined how thin the margins are: Levante’s league form over their last six has read W L D W W L, while Mallorca have pieced together D W L D W W across the same stretch. Statistical models built on this 2025‑26 campaign lean slightly toward a home win, giving Levante just over half the win probability and Mallorca a little under a quarter, which frames this as a tense, finely balanced encounter rather than a straightforward relegation scrap.

For Levante, the past couple of months have been about clinging to the positives of their attacking play while trying to tighten up at the back. The standout recent result was the dramatic home victory over Osasuna on 8 May 2026, where they edged a five‑goal thriller by 3-2, underlining their ability to score in bursts but also their vulnerability when protecting a lead. Carlos Espí has emerged as their leading scorer in the league with seven goals, supported by Iván Romero and Etta Eyong, both on five, and their creativity from wide areas and full‑back positions continues to generate chances. However, with 50 league goals conceded, Levante know that even at home they cannot afford lapses in concentration against a Mallorca side that punishes mistakes.

Mallorca arrive in Valencia buoyed by a solid run of results and the confidence that comes from having one of LaLiga’s most reliable finishers in Vedat Muriqi, who has already passed the 20‑goal mark this season. Their most recent outing, a home draw with Villarreal on 10 May 2026, finished 1-1, a result that extended their unbeaten streak and showcased their resilience after falling behind. While their away record remains patchy, with just a handful of wins on the road and a tendency to concede late, Mallorca’s midfield balance and set‑piece threat have improved notably over the last two months. That combination of a prolific centre‑forward and a more compact defensive block makes them a dangerous opponent, even in a hostile away environment.

Head‑to‑head history between these clubs adds another layer of intrigue, with recent meetings including a 1‑1 draw in October 2025 and a 2‑0 Levante home win back in January 2022, suggesting that the Ciudad de Valencia has often tilted the matchup toward the hosts. Current analytical models back that trend, rating a Levante victory as the most probable outcome and highlighting narrow home wins as the likeliest scorelines. Given Levante’s recent high‑scoring home performances and Mallorca’s habit of finding at least one goal even in defeat, a tight contest with both teams on the scoresheet feels realistic. Bringing all of that together, the most compelling prediction for this clash is a home success by a 2:1 correct scoreline, reflecting Levante’s slight edge without underestimating Mallorca’s attacking punch.

• Summary: Levante UD played against Mallorca in 1 matches this season. Currently, Levante UD rank 18th, while Mallorca hold 17th position. Looking to compare the best-rated player on both teams? Sofascore's rating system assigns each player a specific rating based on numerous data factors.
• Levante Feedinco Rating: 6.75
• Mallorca Feedinco Rating: 6.77