Alaves Vs Mallorca: Vitaliy Mazurin's Bet

Two Teams Desperate for Points Clash in Alaves

Alaves and Mallorca, two teams struggling near the bottom of La Liga, will face off in a crucial match at the Estadio Mendizorroza on Saturday. Both teams are coming off of disappointing losses and will be desperate for a victory to boost their chances of survival.

Alaves, currently 18th in the league, has lost its last three matches and has only won once in its last five. The team has struggled to score goals, finding the back of the net just 19 times in 23 matches. Midfielder Manu Garcia is the team's leading scorer with just four goals.

Mallorca, 16th in the league, is also in poor form, having lost four of its last five matches. The team has been particularly poor on the road, losing all five of its away matches this season. Mallorca's attack has been slightly more productive than Alaves', with the team scoring 22 goals in 23 matches.

Mazurin's Future on the Line

Alaves manager Vitaliy Mazurin is under increasing pressure following the team's poor run of form. The Ukrainian coach has been in charge of Alaves since October 2021, but he has yet to guide the team to a top-half finish.

Reports in Spain suggest that Mazurin could be sacked if Alaves loses to Mallorca. The club's board is believed to be unhappy with the team's performances and is considering a change of manager.

Mazurin has admitted that his future is in doubt, but he insists that he is focused on preparing the team for the match against Mallorca.

Key Matchup: Joselu vs. Muriqi

One of the key matchups in the match will be between Alaves striker Joselu and Mallorca defender Muriqi. Joselu is Alaves' leading scorer with seven goals in 23 matches, while Muriqi has been one of Mallorca's most consistent performers this season, scoring five goals in 23 matches.

Joselu will be looking to add to his tally against a Mallorca defense that has been shaky on the road. Muriqi, on the other hand, will be tasked with keeping Joselu quiet and helping Mallorca secure a much-needed victory.

Prediction

This is a difficult match to predict, as both teams are in poor form. However, Alaves will have the advantage of playing at home, and the team will be desperate to avoid a fourth consecutive defeat.

Mallorca, on the other hand, has been poor on the road this season, and the team will need to improve its away form if it wants to avoid relegation. Ultimately, I predict that Alaves will win the match 2-1.