Real Betis aims for a third consecutive victory in Spain’s premier division as they visit Mallorca on Sunday evening.
The team from Seville currently holds fifth place in the La Liga standings, maintaining a four-point lead over sixth-ranked Espanyol, whereas Mallorca sits in 16th, just two points clear of the drop zone.
Game Overview
After 23 La Liga fixtures this season, Mallorca’s record stands at six victories, six stalemates, and 11 losses. With 24 points, they occupy 16th place, only two points above the relegation positions.
The hosts, known as the Pirates, are coming off a 3-0 loss to Barcelona. However, their previous home match saw them secure a decisive 4-1 win against Sevilla.
Jagoba Arrasate’s squad has accumulated 19 points from their 11 league games played at home this campaign. They are set to host a Real Betis side that has demonstrated strong away form throughout the season.
In fact, the team from Seville boasts the league’s fifth-best away record, having garnered 16 points from 12 games with only two losses, highlighting the significant challenge awaiting Mallorca.
Earlier this season, Mallorca was beaten 3-0 by Real Betis in their previous encounter, and Real Betis also claimed a 1-0 victory in the equivalent fixture last season.
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Remarkably, Real Betis has emerged victorious in seven of their most recent eight clashes with Mallorca, and they haven’t suffered an away defeat to the Pirates since May 2013.
Manuel Pellegrini’s squad approaches this game fresh from an impressive 1-0 win against Atletico Madrid in the Spanish capital, a result that showcased their strong form.
This season, the Seville-based club has accumulated 38 points from 23 league fixtures, securing 10 wins, eight draws, and five losses, placing them in fifth in the league standings.
Real Betis currently holds a four-point advantage over Espanyol in sixth. However, they trail fourth-placed Villarreal by seven points, with Villarreal also having a game in hand, making qualification for next season’s Champions League via their league standing a challenging prospect.
Nevertheless, the Green and Whites have advanced to the knockout stages of the Europa League, having concluded their group stage in fourth place overall.
Mallorca’s Recent La Liga Performance:
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Squad Updates
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Mallorca will be without Takuma Asano this Sunday because of a hamstring problem; however, apart from him, the home team is in good condition for the upcoming fixture.
Mateo Joseph might be included in the starting eleven, potentially occupying a wide position on Sunday.
With 15 goals and one assist across 22 La Liga outings this season, Vedat Muriqi is expected to once more spearhead Mallorca’s attack.
Real Betis faces several absences due to injuries, including Sofyan Amrabat, Ezequiel Avila, Hector Bellerin, Cucho Hernandez, Giovani Lo Celso, and Isco.
Following their strong showing against Atletico in their previous game, it is anticipated that the identical starting lineup will be deployed, with Antony once more playing on the right flank.
Alvaro Fidalgo made a notable impression during his league debut for Real Betis last time, and the 28-year-old is set to retain his place in the central midfield for the Seville club.
Mallorca’s Predicted Starting XI:
Roman; Maffeo, Lopez, Valjent, Mojica; Mascarell, Costa; Joseph, Torre, Virgili; Muriqi
Real Betis’s Predicted Starting XI:
Valles; Ruibal, Llorente, Natan, Rodriguez; Altimira, Roca, Fornals; Antony, Bakambu, Ezzalzouli
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Our Prediction: Mallorca 1-2 Real Betis
Forecasting the outcome of this fixture proves challenging. While Mallorca has shown considerable strength at home despite their overall difficulties this season, Real Betis possesses a formidable away record. We anticipate the visiting side will secure a victory and claim all three points.
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