Real Betis vs Mallorca
Spain La Liga
Date: Friday, 21 February 2020
Kick-Off at 20:00 UK
Venue: Estadio Benito Villamarin, Sevilla
Real Betis vs Mallorca Preview
Friday night game this week comes from the Benito Villamarin. He saw the Mallorca side that claimed a crucial victory last weekend, travel to take on Real Betis are struggling for results despite some recent performances worthy. The host need three points here to keep their slim hopes of European qualification alive.
We did see Espanyol last season went on charges late to grab 7th place and European football. Their coach Rubi now Real Betis boss and he undoubtedly will try to instill the same confidence in this squad. This is just one win and only 7 points in 8 games for Betis heading into this though. Only Athletic Club has won fewer points during the period.
Mallorca has an identical record of seven points from their last eight games as well. They took an important 1-0 win over Alaves last time but still slipping back into the relegation zone after a surprise draw with Celta Vigo at the Bernabeu. Mallorca struggle is well documented far though and counting only one away point of the season, only have to improve if they are going to stand a realistic chance of staying up.
Their hope here does not improve with the return of Nabil Fekir. France is available again after a ban and has been a standout player for Betis this term. Mallorca boss Vicente Moreno while having to decide whether or not to take the risk of starting with more creative power than Takefusa Kubo introduction from the bench last week to help turn the tide of support Mallorca.
Team News
Real Betis
Nabil Fekir available again after injury and should slot into the role of number 10 on the back Loren Moron.
Loren came to the home team due to suspension Borja Iglesias' is given to a straight red card last time out at LaLiga.
Guido and William Carvalho is expected to anchor the midfield forward Andres Guardado.
Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Joel Robles; Emerson, Bath, Bartra, Alex Moreno; Rodriguez, William Carvalho; Fekir, Canales, Joaquin; Loren Moron
Not available: Borja Iglesias (Suspended), juanmi (Hurt), Lainez (Injured)
doubtful:
Mallorca
Lumor has a minor hamstring problem, so Leonardi Koutris must start from the left to the far side.
Alejandro Pozo is also expected to feature at right-back, although Fran Gamez available for selection.
Cucho and Takefusa Kubo both expected to get started more people like Lago Junior and Aleix Febas.
Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Manolo Reina; Fran Gamez, Valjent, Raillo, Koutris; Mohammed, Salva Sevilla; Hernandez, Kubo, Dani Rodriguez; Budimir
Not available: Agbenyenu (Injured)
Doubtful: Fran Gamez (Injured)
Real Betis vs Mallorca Odds Betting
Betway has the best chance to win in 1.53 Real Betis. Mallorca is an outsider in the betting with William Hill offer 6.50 for the win while a draw is set at odds of 4.50 at Unibet.
Betis produced more than 4 5 goals in their last home match the price of 5.50 at Paddy Power. Over 3.5 goals set at odds of 2.75 while bet365 offer odds of 1.72 for the results of more than 2.5 goals.
Real Betis vs Mallorca Statistics
Real Betis has seen more than 2.5 goals in their last 7 home games (La Liga)
Real Betis have failed to keep a clean sheet in 10 of their last 12 games (La Liga).
Real Betis have won their last three games against Mallorca (all competitions).
Real Betis and Mallorca have seen over 2.5 goals in their last two meetings (all competitions).
Mallorca have lost 14 of their 16 away matches (La Liga).
Real Betis vs Mallorca: Predictions
Mallorca was promoted to the top flight last season, and they only have one goal for this campaign - to avoid relegation. So far they have not done so big compared to the other promoted teams, sitting in 18th position in the red zone with 21 points from 24 games.
This squad is going through a major crisis since the end of January, losing four consecutive games for Sociedad, Zaragoza, Espanyol and Valladolid. Bad run finally interrupted last weekend with a 1-0 home win against Alaves.
Calves do much better in terms of the standings, being six position and eight points. The main reason why they are not in the race for the Europa League is a poor record on the road, featuring just one win in 12 appearances.
Real Betis have played very well against Barcelona recently, but still lost the game. The same thing applies to a draw last weekend against Leganes. We tipped this squad to get back to winning ways this Friday.
While the market for the purpose, Mallorca only scored seven goals in 11 games on the road so far. Under 2.5 FT seems like a good choice.
