Barcelona Set to Clash with Mallorca: Key Battles, Bold Predictions and Starting XI Revealed
Barcelona's quest to defend their La Liga crown continues as they host Mallorca at the iconic Spotify Camp Nou.
Things couldn't be better for Barcelona right now, leading the La Liga table, already securing their spot in the Champions League knockout phase and recently booking their place in the Copa del Rey final four.
Hansi Flick's team has triumphed in 16 of their previous 17 matches across all tournaments, with recent wins over Elche and Albacete further boosting their excellent run of form.
Meanwhile, Mallorca find themselves battling against relegation. Their impressive triumph over Sevilla in their latest outing has put them three points above the danger zone, though they've struggled historically against Barcelona—failing to defeat the Catalan giants in their past 19 encounters.
Barcelona must maintain their excellent momentum, otherwise they risk losing their advantage in the championship race with Real Madrid trailing by just a single point.
What Time Does Barcelona vs. Mallorca Kick Off?
What Time Does Barcelona vs. Mallorca Kick Off?
Barcelona vs. Mallorca Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
Barcelona vs. Mallorca Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
Current Form (All Competitions)
Current Form (All Competitions)
Barcelona (WWWWW) | Mallorca (WLWLL) |
|---|---|
Albacete 1–2 Barcelona | Mallorca 4–1 Sevilla |
Elche 1–3 Barcelona | Atlético Madrid 3–0 Mallorca |
Barcelona 4–1 Copenhagen | Mallorca 3–2 Athletic Club |
Barcelona 3–0 Real Oviedo | Rayo Vallecano 2–1 Mallorca |
Slavia Prague 2–4 Barcelona | Mallorca 1–2 Girona |
How to Watch Barcelona vs. Mallorca on TV, Live Stream
How to Watch Barcelona vs. Mallorca on TV, Live Stream
Country | TV/Live Stream |
|---|---|
United States | ESPN Select, ESPN App, fuboTV |
United Kingdom | Premier Sports Player, La Liga TV |
Canada | TSN 5, TSN+ |
Mexico | Sky Sports Mexico, Sky+ |
Barcelona Team News
Barcelona Team News
The most significant missing players Flick must navigate around are Pedri and Raphinha, both sidelined with recent injuries. Marcus Rashford is expected to fill in for the Brazilian winger while Dani Olmo is favored to partner Frenkie de Jong in Pedri's position.
Otherwise, Barcelona's starting eleven should mirror the team that generated an impressive 6.44 xG in their previous La Liga match against Elche. Eric García will return to central defense alongside Pau Cubarsí, with Gerard Martín dropping to the substitutes' bench.
Ferran Torres is expected to spearhead the attack with Robert Lewandowski likely to start among the reserves. Roony Bardghji hasn't seen action in the previous three matches, making it possible that Flick will give him an opportunity in the latter stages.
Barcelona Predicted Lineup vs. Mallorca
Barcelona Predicted Lineup vs. Mallorca
Barcelona predicted lineup vs. Mallorca (4-2-3-1): García; Koundé, Cubarsí, García, Balde; De Jong, Olmo; Yamal, López, Rashford; Torres.
Mallorca Team News
Mallorca Team News
Mallorca make the journey to Catalonia with a nearly fully-fit roster—winger Takuma Asano being the sole significant absentee due to injury.
Defender Marash Kambulla has resumed training this week, though it may be premature to expect him in the starting lineup.
Full-backs Pablo Maffeo and Johan Mojica will face a challenging task containing Barcelona's potent wide players, but they possess their own attacking weapon in prolific striker Vedat Muriqi, who has netted 15 goals this season.
Mallorca Predicted Lineup vs. Barcelona
Mallorca Predicted Lineup vs. Barcelona
Mallorca predicted lineup vs. Barcelona (4-2-3-1): Román; Maffeo, López, Valjent, Mojica; Mascarell, Costa; Sánchez, Darder, Virgili; Muriqi
Barcelona vs. Mallorca Score Prediction
Barcelona vs. Mallorca Score Prediction
Mallorca have shown improvement in recent fixtures, but they haven't secured an away victory in La Liga since mid-October while Barcelona have established dominance at Camp Nou.
Following significant defensive improvements in early 2026, Barcelona have returned to their earlier season defensive vulnerabilities, which Mallorca could potentially capitalize on through Muriqi, who has scored six times in his last five outings.
Nevertheless, Barcelona's offensive unit is operating at peak efficiency and if they can improve their finishing, they could dominate proceedings. What starts as a competitive match could see the home side eventually secure a comfortable victory.
Prediction: Barcelona 3–1 Mallorca