Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso has the chance to continue his 100% start to life in La Liga when his side take on Mallorca at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Los Blancos have won both of their opening two games, against Osasuna and Real Oviedo, scoring four and conceding zero goals in the process.
Kylian Mbappe has been the star man, scoring three times, while Vinicius Junior's late strike at Oviedo was also a welcome bonus, and Alonso will be hoping it will spark the Brazilian to return to his brilliant best.
Mallorca are winless after an opening game to forget, losing two players to red cards in a 3-0 defeat to Barcelona at home. They followed that up with 1-1 draw with Celta Vigo.
The Sporting News previews this one with the latest betting odds, tips and predictions.
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Real Madrid vs. Mallorca prediction
With Mbappe and Arda Guler in red hot form and Vinicius back in the goals, this should be a comfortable one for Real.
They are heavy 1.17 favourites with Melbet, with Mallorca outsiders at 15. The draw is 7.2.
The Sporting News' Score Prediction: Real Madrid 3-0 Mallorca
- Real Madrid to beat Mallorca at the Bernabeu is given a 85.5% probability by Melbet.
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Real Madrid vs. Mallorca expected lineups
Here's how we think these two sides will line up at the Bernabeu.
Real Madrid lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left)
- Courtois (GK) — Carvajal, Rudiger, Huijsen, Carreras — Valverde, Tchouameni — Rodrygo, Guler Vinicius — Mbappe
Injured: Bellingham, Camavinga, Endrick, Mendy
Suspended: None
Mallorca lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left)
- Roman (GK) — Morey, Valjent, Raillo, Mojica — Morlanes, Sanchez — Asano, Torre, Darder — Muriqi
Injured: None
Suspended: None
Real Madrid vs. Mallorca latest odds, correct score betting
Our 3-0 prediction is at good odds with Dafabet, but there are plenty of other possible score lines that are worth looking at for this one. Here's a look at some of the most likely outcomes according to the bookmakers.
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Real Madrid vs. Mallorca team news
- There's little need for Alonso to change a winning formula, which means Dani Carvajal will likely start ahead of Trent Alexander-Arnold again.
- Vinicius Junior might come in for Franco Mastantuono after his goal last weekend though.
- Manu Morlanes and Vedat Muriqi are both back from their one-game bans for reds against Barca, and should return to the starting XI.
How to watch Real Madrid vs. Mallorca: Live stream, TV channel in India
- Date: Sunday, August 31
- Venue: Santiago Bernabeu
- Time: 1:00 a.m. IST
- TV/Stream: Fancode