Barcelona kicks off their title defense this Saturday with a visit to Mallorca in a La Liga showdown. Last season, Barca posted an impressive record of 28 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses, and they are coming into this match with a strong sense of confidence after demolishing Serie A’s Como 5-0 last weekend.
Mallorca had a more modest finish last year, placing 10th in the La Liga standings while managing just 35 goals over the entire season. Historically, they have struggled against Barcelona, losing all matches against them last season.
Kickoff is set for 1:30 p.m. ET at Estadi Mallorca Son Moix. Barcelona are currently the favorites at -200 (bet $200 to earn $100), while Mallorca is the underdog at +500. A draw is listed at +350, and the total goals over/under is set at 2.5.
Before placing any bets on Barcelona vs. Mallorca, take a look at insights from SportsLine’s soccer expert, Brandt Sutton. New bettors at bet365 can get $150 in bonus bets instantly with the latest bet365 promo code.
Sutton has a proven track record, having been profitable across many leagues last season, including the Champions League and English Premier League. He earned nearly $2,200 for $100 players in 2022 and was recognized as SportsLine’s No. 1 soccer expert.
Here are Sutton’s top picks:
- Barcelona -1.5 (+130)
- Lamine Yamal to score or assist (+100)
Detailed Predictions
Barcelona -1.5 (+130)
Barcelona boasts a 16-2-0 record against Mallorca dating back to 2009, having outscored them 12-2 in their last five encounters, including a 5-1 victory in their last meeting at this venue last season. “Barcelona held Mallorca without a single shot on target in their last home encounter,” Sutton shares. “They recently secured a 5-0 triumph against Como in the Joan Gamper Trophy, enhancing their confidence for this opener.”
Lamine Yamal to score or assist (+100)
Last season, Yamal netted nine goals and provided 13 assists in 31 starts, and Sutton believes that adding Marcus Rashford to the team will likely create even more scoring chances for him. “Yamal showcased his scoring ability with two goals against Como and is expected to be a key player throughout the season,” Sutton asserts.
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