Mallorca are looking very confident this season, turning from a relegation contender into a solid mid-table side. Mallorca preaches a strict defensive style of play. And it turns out to be quite successful, because in nine games the team only conceded more than one goal in two matches.
Rayo Vallecano is a more defensive team, but with the coming of Jamez Rodriguez added creativity in attacks. The team took points away from Atletico Madrid. And the guests also have good away matches, as evidenced by the victory over Real Sociedad and a draw with Girona.
In this match, everything will depend on who will score the first goal. It is unlikely that the game will be productive, because both Mallorca and Rayo Vallecano preach closed soccer, giving the initiative and space to the opponent.