Sevilla vs Mallorca
November 20, 2007
An encounter that will see two teams placed along side each other in the middle of the league’s points table. Probably equal in form and balanced, both the sides have shown great heart in the competition. While Sevilla have Fabiano, who has been the most prolific scorer this season (8 goals) they will surely be missing Kanoute who is out due to injury. Another reason to smile is that goal keeper Palop has shown good form and temperament and is improving constantly. The problem comes when looking at the defense which is caught napping many a times; this is precisely what let them down last week in an away tie against Valencia.
Mallorca on the other hand have been fighting out each match and are trying to out do their opponents, their last week’s away encounter at the Bernabeu was a classic example of their ability. Varella seems to be in sublime form and Guiza seems to support him very well but as for Sevilla the problem again comes in terms of the defense; they have been able to score but at the same time have let the opposition score as well.
Both teams seem to be similar in terms of formation and strategy with in form strikers and a not so strong defense but one thing that the visiting Mallorca should keep in mind will be that Sevilla have been playing a rough game. The match should probably go a little more than 90 minutes as a lot of fouls can be expected. With both sides fighting hard it will probably a moment of brilliance from any of the strikers that might decide the game but apart from that the match does not have a favorite. Though playing at home is a serious advantage for Sevilla, judging by what Mallorca did to Real Madrid last week even that will be negated.
Prediction: 2-2, draw
