Preview: FC Barcelona vs. Mallorca - Team news and prediction

Barcelona needs three points in tonight's match if they want to have any hopes of catching up with Real Madrid in La Liga. There is an 8-point gap between the two teams, and it seems unlikely that this deficit can be overcome. However, by securing three points in today's match, Barcelona can put pressure on Real Madrid, who will be in action against Celta Vigo on Sunday.

After an otherwise decent period, Barcelona had to settle for a single point in their latest match, a 0-0 draw against Athletic Bilbao in the league. Nevertheless, they can take comfort in being undefeated in their last 7 matches across all competitions. Mallorca enters the match with high morale, having advanced in the Copa Del Rey against Real Sociedad and recently defeating the league's second-placed team, Girona, securing three crucial points that provide them with an 8-point cushion above the relegation zone.

Last five meetings between Barcelona vs. Mallorca: 
◉ 2-2: Mallorca vs. Barcelona
◉ 3-0: Barcelona vs. Mallorca
◉ 0-1: Mallorca vs. Barcelona
◉ 2-1: Barcelona vs. Mallorca 
◉ 0-1: Mallorca vs. Barcelona 

Team news: 
Gavi, Ferran Torres, and Alejandro Balde are definitively out of tonight's match due to injuries, while there is significant doubt regarding the availability of Frenkie de Jong and Pedri. Ronald Araujo is suspended for the game.

On the other hand, Mallorca does not have major injury concerns. The only absence is Pablo Maffeo, who is still dealing with a long-term injury and is expected to return sometime in April.

Barcelona expected lineup:
Ter Stegen; Kounde, Christensen, Cubarsi, Cancelo; Gundogan, Romeu, Lopez; Raphinha, Lewandowski, Felix.

Mallorca expected lineup: 
Rajkovic; Gonzalez, Valjent, Raillo, Copete, Lato; Sanchez, Mascarell, Rodriguez; Larin, Muriqi.

Prediction: 
Barcelona are heavy favorites for tonight's match, and despite Mallorca's recent impressive results, we believe there is a quality difference in the encounter. Barcelona needs a good rehearsal ahead of their crucial Champions League match next week against Napoli.

Therefore, we suggest a Barcelona win + both teams to score in the match with odds of 3.25 at Betway.

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