Real Madrid vs Mallorca prediction, odds and preview

Real Madrid will hope to begin 2024 on a high when they welcome Mallorca to Santiago Bernabeu in their first La Liga game of the year.

A late Lucas Vasquez winner secured all three points for Los Blancos away from home at Alaves, while Mallorca beat Osasuna in a five-goal thriller last Thursday.

Tied with Girona on 45 points, Real Madrid will look to move clear at the summit knowing Girona take on rivals Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night.

Moreover, Carlo Ancelotti’s side look the favourites with four wins in their last five matches against Mallorca, suffering only one defeat in the period.

Javier Aguirre’s side however are unbeaten in their last five matches and should give the Meringes something to think about at the Santiago Bernabeu.

The hosts could have Dani Carvajal, Vinicius Jr and Arder Guler all back in their Matchday squad after their return from injury, while Former Real Madrid player Omar Mascarell could feature in midfield for the visitors.

The game comes off at 18:15 GMT.