Sevilla vs Mallorca
Spain – LaLiga
Date: Sunday, 12 July 2020
Kick-off at 21:00 UK/ 22:00 CET
Venue: Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan (Sevilla).
Match preview
Sevilla continued their impressive run of form in the Spanish top flight with a 2-1 success at Athletic Bilbao on Thursday, which made it nine points from their last three matches.
Julen Lopetegui side unbeaten in the league since early February, while they have won four and drawn four of their eight games since returning to action after a period of lockdown.
Sevilla lead over fifth Villarreal are six points, which means that it's very difficult to imagine the team breaking up the position of the Champions League at this stage of the campaign.
Los Nervionenses level on points with third-placed Atletico Madrid, meanwhile, and certainly will have their eyes on the proper position behind Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Not since 2008-09 has Sevilla claim the third position in La Liga, but an impressive season has left them in the mix towards the end of their three games against Mallorca, Real Sociedad and Valencia.
Mallorca, on the other hand, fighting for their lives at the bottom of the division.
Los Bermellones seemed to be gone when they lost at Athletic Bilbao on June 27, but they have won two of their last three games, including a 2-0 home success over the Levante on Thursday night.
The result moved Mallorca to 32 points, leaving them three points behind 17th-placed Alaves, who have a very difficult game away to leaders Real Madrid on Friday night.
Vicente Moreno side guaranteed a return to this level to advance through the playoffs Segunda Division last season, and it will be a very good achievement if they can finish above the bottom three.
Mallorca have the worst away record in the league this season, though, picked up just one win and five points from their 17 games, which will not fill their fans with too much confidence.
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Sevilla
Yassine Bono is expected to continue in goal for the home side, as Tomas Vaclik will not be rushed back from a knee injury to European action still to play this season.
Sergio Escudero is expected to get the nod at left-back for the hosts.
Joan Jordan can get picked up in front of Oliver Torres in the center of midfield for Sevilla.
Mallorca
No changes are expected any moment from Vicente Moreno Real Mallorca tried to escape the drop with three games to play.
Ante Budimir and Cucho Hernandez have both contributed a goal recently and will continue to lead the line.
Kubo Takefusa should be kept wide, allowing Salva Sevilla to partner Iddrisu Baba in central midfield.
Sevilla vs Mallorca prediction
This match sizing become straight home win in ninety minutes, but the last time these teams met at this place, Mallorca to victory in the Copa del Rey clash.
Sevilla enjoyed their home ground advantage in the game and the towering 31 points for the visitors in the league table. With this dominance, the hosts have a slight edge over opponents even before the game.
Mallorca has some exciting game recently, but the battles it out against the strength of the squad Julen Lopetegui and his men will be a different story for the promoted side.
Victory home full-time with 1.40 odds will be your best bet for passengers in the game. In connection with the history of their h2h, under 3.5 goals would be a great choice of destination.
Mallorca vs Sevilla Betting tips
Sevilla win @ 1.40 (2/5).
Under 3.5 goals @ 1.40 (2/5).
