Barcelona vs Mallorca prediction 07.02.2026 | La Liga

Barcelona failed to defend their 2022–23 title, finishing second the following season, and that disappointment still lingers in the background. It seems to have sharpened focus rather than dulled it. This campaign, the Blaugrana look more assured and more patient.

Five straight league wins point to that, especially with at least three goals scored in four of those matches. Home form adds to the confidence. Eight wins from the last ten at Camp Nou is the sort of run that turns pressure into expectation.

Lamine Yamal continues to grow into a central figure, contributing a goal or assist in six consecutive games, and his confidence is obvious. He should start again, likely alongside Raphinha and Ferran Torres.

Pedri remains sidelined until March with a hamstring injury, while Gavi and Andreas Christensen are also unavailable. Even so, Flick still has depth and balance across the pitch.

Mallorca’s fourth straight season in La Liga has been less comfortable. Past finishes in the top half feel distant now. Los Bermellones sit just two points above the bottom three.

A 4-1 win over Sevilla offered relief, but the real concern is away form. One win in eight on the road says plenty, and that lone success came against Numancia in the cup.

Vedat Muriqi remains the reference point up front, already scoring 15 league goals. With no new injuries picked up last time out, Jagoba Arrasate is expected to stick with the same starting eleven, prioritising continuity over experimentation.