Athletic Club will host Mallorca at San Mamés Barria on 2025-03-09 at 17:30 UTC in what promises to be an intriguing La Liga clash. With the home side priced at 1.58 for the win, a draw at 3.84, and an away victory at 6.2, the odds strongly favor Athletic Club. Our AI has selected 1 (home win) as the best tip for this match, with a confidence rating of 5.8/10.
Athletic Club will host Mallorca at San Mamés Barria on 2025-03-09 at 17:30 UTC in what promises to be an intriguing La Liga clash. With the home side priced at 1.58 for the win, a draw at 3.84, and an away victory at 6.2, the odds strongly favor Athletic Club. Our AI has selected 1 (home win) as the best tip for this match, with a confidence rating of 5.8/10.

Looking at the numbers, Athletic Club is expected to dominate possession with 59%, while Mallorca will likely see 41% of the ball. The home side is predicted to take 19 shots, with 6 on target, compared to Mallorca’s 9 shots and just 1 on target. This suggests a controlled performance from Athletic Club, limiting Mallorca’s attacking opportunities.

Our AI predicts a final score of 2:0, with the home side leading 1:0 at halftime. This aligns with our under/over market prediction, where we expect under 3.5 goals with a trust level of 4.4 and odds of 1.25. Given that only 24.9% of La Liga matches exceed 3.5 goals, this bet holds solid value.

Historically, home teams in La Liga win 44.8% of the time, while away teams claim victory in just 27.6% of matches. The last head-to-head meeting between these sides ended in a 1:1 draw on 2024-04-06, but Athletic Club’s superior squad value of €352.90m compared to Mallorca’s €83.00m suggests they have the edge.

For those looking at alternative bets, the corners market predicts 7 for Athletic Club and 3 for Mallorca, totaling 10. Meanwhile, the yellow card count is expected to be 1 for the home side and 2 for the visitors.

With all factors considered, backing Athletic Club to win at 1.58 is the best bet. Their superior squad, home advantage, and Mallorca’s struggles in big away games make this a strong pick. Keep an eye on the under 3.5 goals market as well, as this match is unlikely to turn into a goal-fest.