Mallorca and Real Sociedad measure strength at Iberostar Estadi, in a match for the 2nd round of the First Division. There is no recent record of direct confrontations between these two teams, which have not played any games in the last 3 years. The last time they met was on 03-02-2013, in a match that ended the final score: Real Sociedad (3‑0) Mallorca. Particular attention is needed for the home / away condition, since both teams have significantly different results at home and abroad.
Mallorca :
The home team comes to this 2nd day after the victory by (2‑1) in the first game for the league, against Eibar. This is a stronger team with the support of his fans, since in the last 30 games he has 3 wins, 4 draws and 8 losses as a visitor; against 10 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss in his stadium. In their last 10 home games Mallorca records 5 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss. His attack has scored regularly, as he scored goals in 8 of the last 10 games.
The promoted Mallorca arrived with confidence in La Liga 19/20, winning 2-1 at Eibar: his goals were scored by Dani Rodríguez and Paulo Oliveira (autogol). In this match against Real Sociedad, coach Vicente Moreno must keep the team 4-3-3, with Dani Rodríguez, Lago Júnior and Ante Budimir being the most advanced men in the team. Midfielder Salva Sevilla is one of the most competent players of this team at the offensive level. Out of this game will be Toni Prats and Cabrera, both injured.
Real Sociedad:
The visiting team comes to this 2nd day after a draw in its premiere in the league, against Valencia by (1‑1). This is a stronger team with the support of his fans, since in the last 30 games he has 2 wins, 8 draws and 5 losses as a visitor; against 7 wins, 4 draws and 4 losses in his stadium. In its last 10 away matches, Real Sociedad records 2 wins, 4 draws and 4 losses. His defense has not been very solid, since he suffered goals in 7 of the last 10 matches, but his attack has scored regularly, since he scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches.
Real Sociedad comes to this match after a 1-1 draw with Valencia, adding their first point in the La Liga of 19/20: the only goal of the team was scored by Mikel Oyarzabal. In this match against Mallorca, coach Imanol Alguacil Barrenetxea must maintain the usual strategy, favoring a more organized style of play, by the flanks. Mikel Oyarzabal, author of the goal of the previous day, is one of the best players of the Real Sociedad, being very fast and strong in the offensive transition. For this game, the coach does not have available to Portu or Sagnan, both injured.
