Match preview

It has not been a happy start to 2025 for Mallorca, with Javier Arrasate's side losing each of their three matches in three separate competitions, conceding 10 times in the process and failing to find the back of the net.

The Pirates were beaten 3-0 by Pontevedra in the Copa del Rey on January 3 before losing 3-0 to Real Madrid in the semi-finals of the Spanish Super Cup six days later; the team then returned to La Liga action on Monday evening, suffering a 4-0 defeat to Villarreal.

Mallorca have been in impressive form in La Liga this term, though, picking up 30 points from their 20 matches courtesy of a record of nine wins, three draws and eight defeats, which has left them in sixth position in the table.

Arrasate's side now only have the league to focus on for the rest of the season, and a top-six spot is certainly achievable, but their lack of goals this term is a concern, only managing to find the back of the net on 19 occasions.

Mallorca have picked up 15 points from their 10 matches in front of their own fans during the 2024-25 campaign, and they will be welcoming a Real Betis outfit with only two wins to show from their 10 games on their travels in La Liga this term.

Real Betis started their 2025 with a 1-0 success over Huesca in the Copa del Rey, but they have lost their last three matches, including a 5-1 defeat to Barcelona in the last round of the cup.

Manuel Pellegrini's side have also been beaten in their two league games this year, going down 1-0 to basement side Real Valladolid on January 11 before suffering a 3-1 loss at home to Alaves last weekend.

The Green and Whites have a record of six wins, seven draws and seven defeats from their 20 league matches this season, with 25 points leaving them in 12th spot in the table, three points behind seventh-placed Real Sociedad.

Real Betis have finished sixth, fifth, sixth and seventh in their last four La Liga campaigns, so it would be a huge disappointment if they ended the season in the bottom half of the division, but a push towards the top six is certainly still achievable.

The Seville outfit have won five of their last six La Liga matches with Mallorca, including a 1-0 success in the corresponding game last term, but they suffered a 2-1 defeat when the two teams locked horns earlier this term.

Mallorca possible starting lineup:

Greif; Morey, Valjent, Raillo, Mojica; Navarro, Mascarell, Costa, Darder; Larin, Muriqi

Real Betis possible starting lineup:

Adrian; Sabaly, Bartra, Llorente, Natan; Fornals, Cardoso; Rodriguez, Isco, Ezzalzouli; Roque