At the Mestalla on 19 December 2025, Valencia host Mallorca in a La Liga fixture that carries clear relegation implications, with both sides needing points to avoid being dragged deeper into trouble.
Prediction: Over 1.5 Goals
This matchup points toward a game where goals should arrive, even if it does not develop into a high-scoring spectacle. With both teams under pressure and defensive reliability far from guaranteed, at least two goals appear a realistic expectation.
Valencia Relying on Home Strength
Valencia enter the round hovering just above the relegation zone, yet recent performances suggest a slight upward trend. Despite a narrow 2-1 defeat away to Atlético Madrid in their last league match, they had previously gone five consecutive games without losing, indicating improved resilience. Midweek, they added further confidence with a solid 2-0 away victory over Sporting Gijón in the cup. In the league, all three of Valencia’s wins this season have come at Mestalla, underlining how crucial home fixtures are to their survival hopes.
Mallorca Struggling to Travel
Mallorca arrive after a disappointing midweek cup exit, losing 1-0 away to Deportivo La Coruña. In La Liga, they have shown some resistance recently, remaining unbeaten in their last three matches, but their overall position remains fragile, sitting just two points above the relegation zone. Away form continues to be their biggest weakness, with six defeats in eight league visits so far. Those struggles on the road often force Mallorca into reactive roles, increasing pressure on their defensive unit.
