AI Match Analysis & Predictions
Deportivo de La Coruna
Mallorca
The syndicate's analysis points towards a narrow victory for the away side, Mallorca. This prediction is predicated on the significant gap in divisional quality and current form. Mallorca, competing in La Liga, is currently on a four-game unbeaten run and comes off a convincing 3-1 league win. Deportivo, while strong in the Segunda Division, has stumbled badly in their last two outings, conceding a total of six goals and scoring only one. This defensive frailty will be severely tested by Mallorca's attack, led by the prolific Vedat Muriqi. However, this will not be a straightforward affair. Deportivo possesses a formidable historical advantage, having won their last four home matches against Mallorca. The Riazor is a difficult venue for visiting teams, and Antonio Hidalgo's side will be motivated to cause a cup upset. Furthermore, Mallorca's away form has been inconsistent. We anticipate that Deportivo will find the net, spurred on by their home crowd and the attacking talents of Zakaria Eddahchouri and Yeremay Hernández. The high probability of both teams scoring is a key factor in our analysis. Ultimately, while Deportivo will be competitive, Mallorca's superior quality and momentum should see them through to the next round, likely after conceding a goal.
Key Betting Insights
Value Bets
- Both Teams to Score (Yes) @ 1.89 - Both teams have shown consistent goal-scoring ability but also defensive vulnerabilities, making this a strong possibility. Deportivo scored in their cup win against Sabadell and Mallorca scored three against Numancia.
- Over 2.5 Goals @ 2.28 - Deportivo's recent games have seen goals, and Mallorca's previous cup tie was a high-scoring affair. The odds are attractive for a match where both sides are likely to be on the offensive.
Risky Bets
- Correct Score 1-2 @ 8.0 - While a narrow away win is plausible, predicting the exact score is inherently difficult. Deportivo's strong home H2H record makes any comfortable away win less certain.
- Deportivo de La Coruna to win @ 2.90 - Despite their excellent historical home record against Mallorca, their recent form has been poor with two straight losses, while Mallorca is in good form. This makes a home win a riskier proposition.
Deportivo de La Coruna, currently second in the Segunda Division, enters this Copa del Rey tie after a sudden dip in form, losing their last two matches. Prior to this, they were on an impressive six-game winning streak. Despite playing in a lower division, they have a strong historical record against Mallorca, particularly at home, having won the last four encounters at the Riazor. Their attack has been potent, with 23 combined goal involvements between key forwards Zakaria Eddahchouri and Yeremy Hernandez.
Tactical Notes
Under coach Antonio Hidalgo, Deportivo employs a proactive style with a focus on technical build-up play, reflected in their high pass accuracy and shot volume in recent games. They are expected to press Mallorca and leverage their strong home support. However, their recent defensive frailties, conceding six goals in two games, will be a major concern against a top-flight opponent. Their recent back-to-back losses might affect their morale coming into this cup fixture.
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Mallorca, a La Liga side, comes into this match in strong form, unbeaten in their last four games across all competitions. They recently secured a 3-1 league victory over Elche. Despite their top-flight status, Jagoba Arrasate's team has shown vulnerability away from home, failing to win in seven of their last nine matches on the road. They narrowly avoided an upset in the previous Copa del Rey round against another Segunda Division side, Numancia, winning 3-2 after leading 3-0.
Tactical Notes
Mallorca often employs a physical and combative approach, which can be seen in their high number of yellow cards in recent fixtures. Offensively, they rely heavily on the prowess of striker Vedat Muriqi, who has been in excellent goal-scoring form, netting nine goals in 15 appearances. The team has demonstrated a consistent ability to find the net, scoring in each of their last four games. However, their defense can be porous, having conceded at least two goals in three of their last five matches.