Sevilla are back in action this weekend with another league match against Mallorca on Wednesday. Both teams have been impressive this season and have a point to prove in this match.
Mallorca are 12th in the La Liga table and their weight has increased this season. The home side drew 2-2 with Valencia last week and will be looking to bounce back.
Sevilla, on the other hand, are currently third in the league table and have been impressive this year. Andalusia defeated Levante 5-3 in the previous match and they want a similar result in this match.
Match between Mallorca and Sevilla
Sevilla have an excellent record against Mallorca and have won 14 of the 30 matches played between the two teams. Mallorca have won seven against Sevilla and must step up on Wednesday.
The last meeting between these two teams was last year and ended in a 2-0 victory for Sevilla. Mallorca have improved in recent months and will have to be at their best this week.
A guide to Mallorca’s form in La Liga: hole
Sevilla’s La Liga form guide: WWW
Mallorca vs Sevilla Team News
Mallorca
Lee Kang-in and Rodrigo Battaglia received red cards at the weekend and are suspended for the match. Antonio Relo, Takefusa Kobo and Alexander Sadler are injured but will not play in this match.
Injured: Alexander Sadler, Antonio Relo, Takefusa Cobo
Doubtful: No one.
suspended: No one.
Seville
Yusuf N Nesri is currently recovering from injury and is likely to replace Rafi Mir this week. Karim Rakic is also struggling with his fitness and may not feature in this game.
Injured: No one.
Doubtful: Youssef N. Nesri, Karim Rakik
suspended: No one.
Mallorca vs Sevilla Prediction XI
Mallorca Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Manuel Reyna; Jaume Costa, Franco Russo, Martin Valjent, Pablo Maffeo; Idrisso Baba, Inigo Ruiz de Gallerreta; Amath Naday, Antonio Sanchez, Danny Rodriguez; Fernando Nino
Sevilla Prediction XI (4-2-3-1): Yasin Bono; Marcos Acuna, Diego Carlos, Jules Conde, Jesus Navas; Fernando, Ivan Rakitic; Lucas Ocampos, Alejandro Gomez, Erik Lamela; Rafi Mir
Mallorca – Sevilla prediction
Sevilla have excelled under Julen Lopetegui and will be aiming to finish in the top four again this season. The Andalusian giants could well have their day and will be looking to make a statement this week.
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Mallorca have been impressive this year, but Wednesday will have to work hard to get a chance. Sevilla are the better team on paper and should be able to win this game.
prediction: Mallorca 1-3 Seville
Edited by Aditya Hosingadi