My selection is on the 'over' between Mallorca and Real Madrid at 4 pm et on Monday.
We were involved in Mallorca's most recent match, cashing with Celta Vigo in a 4-3 thriller (thanks to a last minute penalty). Here, I'll switch gears and back the 'over' as Mallorca hosts Real Madrid, which is off a thrilling victory over Paris-Saint Germain in Champions League action last week. Mallorca is in tough right now, with limited options other than a struggling Sergio Rico at keeper due to injuries and suspensions. Not only that but Mallorca's back line of defense is struggling mightily and will now have to face a Real Madrid squad that is brimming with confidence after Karim Benzema's second half hat trick against PSG. Note that this will be Mallorca's first shot at Real Madrid at home since back in 2019, when it pulled off a 1-0 stunner. Since then, Real has had its way in two meetings in this series, winning 2-0 and 6-1 in the host role. Given its vulnerabilities at the back-end, I'm sure Mallorca is well aware that it will need to find a goal (or two) to have any chance at coming away with a much needed point at least in this match. Sitting just two points clear of relegation, gaining something productive from this match is critical for Mallorca. While Real Madrid could elect to sit back and play for a 1-0 or 2-0 victory here, I think we see a different story unfold. Note that five of the last seven matches between these two squads have produced 'over' 2.5 goals. Take the over (6*).