Real Madrid v Real Mallorca: Prediction, Tips and Odds

Real Madrid are favourites to win the Spanish Super Cup but Los Blancos must first overcome Real Mallorca in their semi-final at the King Abdullah Sports Stadium on Thursday.

Real Madrid v Real Mallorca betting tips and predictions

Real Madrid to win & both teams score - 15/8

The last four meetings between Real Madrid and Mallorca have been cagey, low-scoring affairs but this latest clash in the Spanish Super Cup may have a more relaxed feel about it in Saudi Arabia.

The event is little more than a series of glorified La Liga friendlies, with the league champions and Copa del Rey winners taking part along with the runners-up in both competitions in a four-team format which was introduced in 2019.

Madrid have lifted the trophy three times in the past five years and are warm favourites to take home the prize once more, and they are expected to breeze past the lowest-ranked side in the event, Mallorca, with a victory on Thursday.

Each of the last four meetings between these two have featured two goals or fewer and one team has failed to score in three of those match-ups. A 1-1 draw in August was the first time in that quartet of results in which both teams got on the scoresheet and that sequence could be extended this week.

A Real Madrid win with goals at both ends looks the likely outcome, with Los Blancos fancied to flex their muscles on their way to the final.

The Spanish champions have started going through the gears following a slow start to the campaign and they are likely to line up with a strong starting side, although injuries mean they are understrength in defence, and a lively contest can be expected on Thursday.

Real Madrid to win 3-1 - 10/1

Real Madrid have scored three or more goals in six of their last seven matches and they are fancied to land another treble against Mallorca.

This fixture used to be a free-scoring encounter until the last four tussles, and a return to the norm could play out in this low-pressure clash.

Five of eight meetings between May 2012 and September 2022 featured at least four goals and Madrid will be expected to put on a show in front of their illustrious Saudi Arabian hosts on Thursday.

A 3-1 win to Carlo Ancelotti's side looks a solid correct-score wager, with Mallorca having netted in five of their last seven outings.

Vinicius Junior to score two or more goals - 4/1

Real Madrid's star names appear to be hitting top gear after a slow start to the campaign but Brazilian superstar Vinicius Junior looks the best bet to grab at least a couple of goals on Thursday.

Vinicius has bagged 14 goals in 23 appearances in all competitions this term and his cause will be aided by the fact he is likely to take any penalties that come Real's way.

The Brazilian forward often shines on the big occasion, and although this is a more low-key event, he will still be keen to grab the limelight from his high-profile team-mates.

Vinicius bagged a hat-trick in the Super Cup final last season, which yielded a 4-1 win over Barcelona, and he also landed the man of the match award in that contest.

A goal in last month's Club World Cup final win contributed to Madrid landing their first piece of silverware this season and he can help set his side on their way to more glory this week.

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Real Madrid v Real Mallorca odds

Real Madrid - 19/50
Draw - 4/1
Mallorca - 6/1

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