Pontevedra vs Mallorca Prediction, Lineups and Preview Team News | Copa del Rey, January 3, 2025

Pontevedra vs Mallorca Preview

• Date: Friday, January 3
• Kick-off Time: 6:00 pm GMT
• Venue: Estadio Municipal de Pasaron, Pontevedra, Spain

Pontevedra and Mallorca will each other in the round of 32 of the Copa del Rey 2024/25 season. Pontevedra has already made history in the current edition, beating the likes of Levante and Villarreal to reach this stage. Mallorca, on the other hand, will begin its journey as the reigning runners-up of the Copa del Rey, which was also rewarded with a place in the semi-finals of the Spanish Super Cup. The Pontevedra vs Mallorca fixture should be a fascinating encounter on multiple fronts.

Pontevedra fans and coaching staff will be delighted with how the recent games have played out. In the last six games, the club has managed five victories along with a draw. During this period, the Pontevedra players have scored 11 goals and conceded just three. The side is at the top of its group in the fourth division of the competition. It will be impossible for Pontevedra to not draw inspiration from the previous results against Levante and Villarreal and feel the confidence to repeat the feat again.

Inconsistencies and mixed results have marked the recent games of Mallorca. The club has accumulated four victories and two defeats in its last six matches with an aggregate score of 9-11. Mallorca surprised everyone in Spanish football last season, reaching the finals of the Copa del Rey. While that achievement will raise a whole different level of pressure, Jagoba Arrasate will invite the expectations to get the best out of his squad. Mallorca will have to be wary of any complacency which can prove to be the toughest obstacle against Pontevedra.

Pontevedra Team News

Pontevedra will reportedly have no injury woes ahead of the Copa del Rey match against Mallorca. This will delight the manager, Yago Iglesias who prefers to shape his team in a 4-1-4-1 formation.

Mallorca Team News

Mallorca will also not be worried about the injury woes in the camp. Midfielder, Samu is the only name confirmed to miss the game. The Portuguese is scheduled to return in late January.

Pontevedra vs Mallorca Predicted Lineups

Pontevedra Predicted Lineup (4-1-4-1)

Goalkeeper: Vizoso

Defenders: Mondragon, Garay, Gomez, Hernandez

Midfielders: Mayo, Dominguez, Novo, Pino, Castellano

Forwards: Lopez

Mallorca Predicted Lineup (4-4-2)

Goalkeeper: Greif

Defenders: Maffeo, Valjent, Raillo, Mojica

Midfielders: Asano, Sanchez, Mascarell, Darder

Forwards: Larin, Rodriguez

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Pontevedra vs Mallorca H2H Record

Pontevedra and Mallorca will be well aware of each other’s strategies. The two clubs faced each other in the Copa del Rey two seasons ago as well. Mallorca triumphed with a 2-0 margin albeit with the help of extra time.

Key Players to Watch in Pontevedra vs Mallorca

Vedat Muriqi (Mallorca)

Vedat Muriqi is a perfect embodiment of a traditional mid-table Spanish team striker. Standing above 190 cm, Muriqi benefits greatly in the air and is well renowned for his aerial ability. He has not enjoyed a fruitful season so far with only three goals in La Liga but he will back himself to find the back of the net against Pontevedra. Vedat Muriqi has caused massive headaches to some of the biggest names in Spanish football and he will be the individual to look out for on Friday.

Pontevedra vs Mallorca Prediction

Pontevedra will head into the game with the heads held high on the back of previous encouraging results. However, Mallorca will have enough quality in the tank to cause significant damage to the hosts.

Predicted Score: Pontevedra 1-3 Mallorca

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