Girona FC vs Mallorca - AI прогноз та аналіз

Both teams are deep in a relegation dogfight. Girona sit 15th with 38 points, just three points clear of 17th-placed Mallorca. With only five matches left, a win here could be crucial for survival. Girona have a tough run-in: Rayo Vallecano away, Real Sociedad home, Atlético Madrid away, Elche home. They need points now. Mallorca's upcoming fixtures are also tricky: Villarreal, Getafe, Levante, Real Oviedo. Both sides are desperate, and the tension is palpable. Home advantage gives Girona a slight edge, but their recent home form is mixed – three wins in last five at home, but losses to Betis and Celta. Mallorca have lost four of their last five away, but they did beat Real Madrid at home recently. Expect a cautious, high-stakes match where neither side wants to lose. The motivational edge is slim, but Girona's need to secure safety at home might push them slightly forward.

Girona have been wildly inconsistent. In their last seven, they have two wins, two draws, and three losses. The 3-0 win over Athletic Club looks impressive, but they were out-xG'd (1.61-1.84) and relied on finishing. The 1-1 draw at Real Madrid was a defensive masterclass (2.22 xG for, 0.52 against), but they couldn't hold on. At home, they've lost to Betis and Celta while beating Villarreal and Athletic. Their xG at home is fair (1.18 for, 1.60 against), but they often underperform. Mallorca's form is similarly patchy. They've won three of their last seven, including a stunning 2-1 win over Real Madrid. But away from home, they've lost four of five, though three of those losses were by a single goal. Their away xG is low (0.64 for, 1.54 against), but they've been efficient in front of goal. Mallorca have scored in 9 of their last 10 away games, but also conceded in 9 of 10. Both teams are poor defensively, but Girona's home xG against is high (1.36), suggesting they leak chances. The form books suggest goals, but the importance of the match may lead to caution.

Girona are decimated by injuries. Five key players are missing: goalkeeper Ter Stegen, defender Krejčí, midfielder Van de Beek, and forwards Álex Moreno and Vanat. That's the spine of the team. Their replacements are less experienced, and the defense looks shaky. Tsygankov and Echeverri provide creativity, but without a proper striker, Girona's cutting edge is blunted. Mallorca are also hit hard. Key defender Kumbulla is out, along with Raíllo and Copete, leaving a makeshift backline. Star striker Muriqi is doubtful, which explains their low xG away. Without him, they rely on Asano and Virgili, who are quick but not prolific. Both teams are missing their best players, making this a battle of second-stringers. The squad depth is poor on both sides, which could lead to a disjointed, low-quality match. The likely result is few clear-cut chances, especially from open play.

Both teams are defensive-oriented, ranking low in possession and attacking metrics. Girona average 50.5% possession at home, but they often sit deep and rely on counter-attacks. Mallorca are even more cautious, with 45% possession away, and they concede a lot of corners (7.13 per game). This sets up a tactical battle where neither side wants to take risks. Girona will likely try to press early, but without key players, they may lack the coordination. Mallorca will sit in a low block and look to hit on the break. The match could be scrappy, with fouls and yellow cards aplenty. Both teams are corner-heavy: Girona average 4.20 for, 4.33 against at home; Mallorca average 3.70 for, 7.13 against away. That suggests total corners around 10-12. The match tempo will be slow, with few big chances. Set pieces might be the best hope for a goal.

Home markers for Girona (10 matches): The sample is relaxed, including strong opponents like Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Atlético. Results: Betis 2-3 (5 goals, high xG), Villarreal 1-0 (low xG, 1 goal), Athletic 3-0 (high xG but efficient), Celta 1-2 (close), Barcelona 2-1 (high xG, 3 goals), Getafe 1-1 (low xG, 2 goals), Osasuna 1-0 (low xG, 1 goal), Atlético 0-3 (unusual blowout), Real Madrid 1-1 (low xG, 2 goals), Alavés 1-0 (low xG, 1 goal). Under 2.5 goals in 6/10, with an average total of 2.4. BTTS in only 3/10. Girona's home matches are consistently low-scoring, with few both-team scoring games. Away markers for Mallorca (5 matches): The sample is small but specific to similar-strength opponents. Results: Alavés 1-2 (3 goals, BTTS), Elche 1-2 (3, BTTS), Rayo 1-2 (3, BTTS), Valencia 1-1 (2, BTTS), Oviedo 0-0 (0, no BTTS). Under 2.5 in 2/5, BTTS in 4/5. Mallorca's away games are surprisingly high-scoring for a defensive team, thanks to both teams scoring in most matches. The pattern: Mallorca concede but also score, while Girona at home tend to keep it tight. Overlap: Both patterns suggest a low-scoring game overall, but with a chance of goals from both sides. The key is that Girona's home markers show a strong under 2.5 bias, while Mallorca's away markers show a BTTS bias. When these meet, the under 2.5 might prevail because Girona's defense can be stout, and Mallorca's attack is weakened by injuries.

Only two meetings in the last 12 months. In January 2026, Girona won 2-1 away, with xG 1.51-1.26 in a fairly even match. In May 2025, Girona won 1-0 at home, with xG 1.42-0.47. Both matches were tight, with one decided by a penalty each. The matches had 3 and 1 goals respectively. The pattern is consistent: Girona tends to edge Mallorca in low-scoring affairs. Both coaches are the same as in those matches, so tactical familiarity persists. However, the small sample and significant squad changes (6 players each) reduce predictive power. Still, the H2H reinforces the narrative: few goals, Girona slight favorites.

Small markets: Corners. Girona home avg 8.5, Mallorca away avg 10.8, but Mallorca's away corners conceded are high (7.13). Total corners likely exceed 9.5. Yellow cards: Girona home avg 4.2, Mallorca away avg 4.4, league avg 4.7. Both teams are card-prone, matching league average. First half: Girona 1H goals 0.79 for, Mallorca 1H goals 0.72 for – high rates, but 1H xG is low (0.99 combined). This suggests first-half goals are fluky. 1H corners: Girona home 2.2 for, Mallorca away 1.7 for, but Mallorca concede 3.9 in first half. So 1H corners could be around 5-6. Fouls: Girona home avg 22.4, Mallorca away avg 25.8 – plenty of stoppages.

Bookmaker odds imply a tight match. Home win fair probability 47.5% (odds 2.10), draw 27.1% (3.68), away win 25.3% (3.95). The market has moved towards the draw and away win, with home win drifting. Under 2.5 goals is priced at 2.00, Over at 1.80. My estimate for Under 2.5 is 55%, giving fair odds 1.82. The book offers value on Under 2.5 (book odds 2.00, EV +10%). BTTS Yes at 1.67 seems overpriced given Girona's low home BTTS rate (30% in markers). Corners Over 10.5 at 2.10 shows value: my estimate 55% (fair 1.82), EV +15%. Cards market: Under 4.5 at 1.61 is tight, no edge. The odds movements suggest money coming for Mallorca and under goals, confirming the narrative.