Maiorca-Osasuna is a match valid for the 18th day of La Liga and is played Thursday at 9:30pm: lineups, predictions, TV and streaming.
Mallorca has not lost since November 29, against Atletico Madrid. Only one win has come for the hosts in recent months, though. A path that, it is clear, has definitely complicated the standings. And now we find ourselves fighting for salvation, something that was unthinkable after a good start to the season.
It would be spectacular for Mallorca to be able to beat Osasuna, which is not like they have this big of a margin over those fighting for relegation, but is certainly a little quieter. Perhaps, to the guests, even a draw could be fine to go into the Christmas break without major headaches. And that could undoubtedly direct a match between two teams whose target is to stay as far as possible out of the race to stay in the Spanish top league. Let’s face it: the risk that it’s one of the two could relegate is really minimal, there are less equipped teams, but soccer is not an exact science so it’s better to hurry so as not to stay too anxious.
So what? So doing a couple of calculations at the end even Mallorca might be okay with a point. Yes, it is true, it would once again postpone the appointment with victory. But spending Christmas with a defeat is not what one dreams of. So better to take a point and breathe.
The prediction
This one between Mallorca and Osasuna is the classic match that could end in a draw and could please everyone, or almost everyone. It would certainly make the guests happier.
Maiorca-Osasuna
probable lineups.
MAIORCA (4-4-2): Rajkovic; Copete, Raillo, Nastasic; Maffeo, Darder, S. Costa, J. Costa; Sanchez, Larin, Rodriguez.
OSASUNA (4-3-3): Herrera; Areso, Catena, D. Garcia, Pena; Oroz, Torro, M. Gomez; Avila, Budimir, Ruben Garcia.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 1-1
