Mallorca and Osasuna Clash in High-Stakes Relegation Fight
So this weekend, all eyes turn to Son Moix, where Mallorca and Osasuna meet in what feels less like a routine league match and more like a full-blown survival showdown. Both sides have been battling through a difficult start to the 2025–26 season, and with only a single point separating them in the table, the stakes are sky-high. It’s the kind of matchup where every tackle, every mistake, and every half-chance could end up defining their direction for the next few months.
Mallorca come into this one sitting 16th with 12 points from 13 matches—a record built on three wins, three draws, and seven defeats. Their campaign has been frustratingly inconsistent. One moment, a solid home performance gives them hope, like that 1-0 win over Getafe earlier in November; the next moment, momentum slips through their fingers, such as the recent 2-1 defeat at Villarreal. But one thing has remained steady: they’ve been far stronger at home. Only six of the twenty goals they’ve conceded have come at Son Moix, and they’ve lost just once there this season. That home resilience is exactly why they’ll be approaching this match with a bit more confidence.
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Osasuna, meanwhile, have found themselves sinking into deeper trouble. They sit 17th with 11 points and arrive on the back of two straight defeats, falling to both Sevilla and Real Sociedad. Even earlier in the month, they managed only a goalless draw against Real Oviedo. Their last league victory? All the way back at the start of October. And their away form has been brutal—one draw, six defeats, and not a single win on the road. It’s that worrying trend that makes this trip to Mallorca feel especially dangerous for them.
Both sides also share a surprising balance in their head-to-head history. Their meetings tend to be tight, controlled, and full of caution. Three of their last five matches ended in draws, including a 1-1 result the last time they faced off at Son Moix. So despite the pressures of the table, neither side has a clear psychological edge here.
Team news adds another layer to the story. Mallorca remain without Toni Lato and Leo Roman, but they’ll once again rely on Vedat Muriqi, who has already struck six goals this season. Expect Mateo Joseph and young talent Jan Virgili to play important roles as well. Osasuna arrive short-handed too: Catena and Arguibide are both suspended, while injuries keep Iker Benito and Valentin Rosier out. A late decision will be needed for Ante Budimir, leaving Raul Garcia likely to lead the line again.
With Mallorca strong at home and Osasuna struggling badly away, this one could tilt in favor of the hosts. It won’t be pretty—relegation matches rarely are—but a narrow Mallorca win feels the most realistic outcome. And in a battle this tight, even a single goal might be enough to tip the season’s momentum.
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