Mallorca vs Celta: La Liga Prediction (23.08.2025)

On August 23, 2025, at 17.00 CEST, the match Mallorca – Celta will take place as part of the second round of the Spanish championship. Bookmakers rate the teams as roughly equal in strength. Let’s take a look at the current form of both sides at the start of the season and provide a prediction for the game.

Mallorca

Jagoba Arrasate begins his second year in charge of Mallorca. Last season, the Balearic Islands club, under his management, at times fought for a spot in European competitions, but inconsistency towards the end of the campaign cost them higher positions, finishing only in 10th place. During the summer, the club strengthened its midfield by signing Pablo Torre from Barcelona. This transfer is expected to add creativity and stability in the center, allowing Arrasate to build his game more confidently and avoid squad issues in this key area.

However, in the opening round, Mallorca was immediately matched against Barcelona. The team could not withstand the reigning champions and suffered a heavy 0-3 defeat. To make matters worse, two red cards in the first half became a disaster. Morlanes and Muriqi not only left their teammates outnumbered in such an important game but will also miss the next match.

Celta

Celta will now need to prove whether they have the strength to combine domestic competition with European fixtures. Last season, Claudio Giráldez managed to get the maximum out of the available squad, leading the team to a 7th-place finish. The Galicians were remembered for their bright football and the flexibility of the 3-4-2-1 formation, which allowed them to play aggressively and with variety. The wing players are crucial in this system: they are heavily involved in creativity and also provide pressing power when needed.

But the start of the new season didn’t go well either. In the first round, Celta hosted Getafe, who were considered clear underdogs. However, the game ended 0-2 in favor of the visitors. Celta played as the dominant side and controlled possession, but they still lack sharpness in attack and confidence in defense.

Stats and Head-to-Head Record

In the last five meetings, the record is balanced. Each side won twice, and one game ended in a draw. However, last season Celta came out on top in both encounters.

Prediction

For the Mallorca – Celta match, we will take a slightly risky approach and predict a high-scoring game, contrary to the bookmakers’ expectations leaning toward a low-scoring outcome. Both teams suffered heavy defeats in the opening round and will be eager to redeem themselves in front of their supporters. Therefore, we expect an open and competitive match with plenty of chances. The suggested bet is on total goals over 2 with odds of 1.72.