Barcelona vs Mallorca Predictions

Barcelona vs Mallorca predictions for this La Liga clash. Barcelona are expected to strengthen their La Liga title push as they host struggling Mallorca, with home advantage and superior form likely to prove decisive in Tuesday night’s fixture. Read on for our free match preview and betting tips.

La Liga | Apr 22, 2025 at 8pm UK at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys

Barcelona vs Mallorca Predictions

Can Mallorca Rattle a Barcelona Side on the Brink of Glory?

• Barcelona can’t stop scoring
  • With 88 goals in 32 La Liga matches, Barcelona are averaging over 2.7 goals per game—an astonishing return in a tightly contested title race.
• Mallorca’s leaky travels
  • Mallorca have conceded at least two goals in five of their last six away defeats, suggesting they struggle to contain high-tempo attacking sides on the road.
• Barcelona’s defence creaking at the seams
  • Despite winning their last match, Barcelona conceded three times to a Celta Vigo side that had previously been struggling in front of goal—hardly the mark of defensive confidence.

Best Bet for Barcelona vs Mallorca

A balmy Catalan evening at the Estadi Olímpic Lluis Companys is where Tuesday night’s La Liga drama will unfold, with Barcelona welcoming a gritty Mallorca side clinging to European hopes. The hosts come into this contest flying high—seven points clear at the summit of the table and fresh off a barely believable comeback win over Celta Vigo that had their supporters grinning and growling in equal measure. That 4–3 rollercoaster wasn’t for the faint-hearted, with Raphinha’s last-gasp penalty dragging them across the line in a match they had absolutely no business winning after being 3–1 down.

Mallorca, for their part, arrive from a rather more tepid 0–0 stalemate with Leganes—a game as forgettable as a lukewarm cup of tea—but they remain firmly in the European mix, with seventh place currently good enough for the Europa League. And while their away form has raised a few eyebrows recently, they’ll know all too well what they’re up against in this tie. Barcelona may be missing some big names, most notably Robert Lewandowski, but the quality of their attacking depth and the sheer volume of goals they’ve scored this season (88 and counting) means Mallorca’s defence is likely to be running for cover. Still, it wouldn’t be La Liga without a bit of unexpected chaos. Could this be the night?

Best Bet for Barcelona vs Mallorca: Over 3.5 Goals

We don’t believe in drowning readers in options here at BettingTips4You. Instead, we carefully select a single standout tip per fixture—a thoroughly analysed, high-confidence choice that reflects our belief in quality over quantity. So, no guessing games, no conflicting bets. Just one clear, high-value selection. And for this spicy encounter in the Catalan capital, our Best Bet is Over 3.5 Goals.

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Why Over 3.5 Goals Is the Best Bet

This isn’t about crossing fingers and hoping for fireworks—this is about following the data trail, and every breadcrumb leads us straight to goals. Barcelona’s defensive line in recent games has been shakier than a dodgy ladder. Against Celta Vigo, they shipped three goals and nearly gave up the title race in 45 minutes of chaos. Szczesny had a horror moment, Frenkie de Jong looked lost tracking runners, and their famously high line was exposed time and again. Yes, they rallied, yes they won, but let’s not pretend this was a convincing display of control—it was panic dressed up as passion.

And with Lewandowski sidelined, there’s no shortage of others stepping up. Ferran Torres is sniffing around goal like a fox in a henhouse, having just notched his tenth of the season. Raphinha, who’s basically made penalties his new hobby, looks bang in form too. Lamine Yamal, still barely old enough to drive, is tearing down flanks like a lad twice his age. Even Gavi and De Jong are pushing higher in Lewandowski’s absence, showing Flick’s intent to get bodies forward.

Mallorca’s recent outings have also hinted at goals lurking beneath the surface. Despite a 0–0 against Leganes, they looked sharper on the road in their 2–0 dismantling of Real Sociedad, who should’ve scored themselves if they weren’t so allergic to finishing. This side aren’t shy either—20 points from 15 away games tells us they can hold their own when travelling. And while their last trip to face Barça ended in a 5–1 hammering, they’ve still got just enough firepower in players like Antonio Sanchez to grab a cheeky consolation goal or two, especially against a Barca backline leaking goals like a sieve.

“Barcelona are winning games, but not comfortably. Their defence is giving up too many chances, and with Mallorca chasing Europe, this match has all the ingredients for a goalfest,”
BettingTips4You.com expert Gerard Gabasa

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Most Likely Scoreline: Barcelona 4–1 Mallorca

Barcelona should have too much firepower for a Mallorca team that’s solid but far from unbreakable. Given how often they create chances—nearly 90 league goals already—it wouldn’t be a stretch to see them bag four again, particularly with Torres leading the line and Yamal causing headaches. But with their recent fragility at the back, there’s every chance the visitors nick one. A 4–1 scoreline seems just about right—dominance, but not perfection.

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