Sevilla will go for a third consecutive win in La Liga when they host sixth-placed Real Betis on Sunday at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium from 19:00 GMT.
Sevilla, sitting 10th on the table, will look to bolster their chances of climbing the table and fortifying their position in the top four with a win on Sunday.
Real Betis, who are seven points behind fourth-placed Real Sociedad and trailing fifth-placed Villarreal by 2 points, will look for the win they need to enhance their chances of qualifying for Europe next season.
Key Highlights
Sevilla’s Consistency Challenges
José Luis Mendilibar and his Sevilla charges have had a difficult season. Sevilla sit 10th on the table with 47 points. They are a massive 15 points behind fourth-placed Real Sociedad.
The fact that Sevilla have not been involved in a top-four chase or a challenge for the European places highlights the challenges they have faced this season.
However, José Luis Mendilibar has steadied their form and allowed them to climb the table into the top half as La Liga draws to a close.
However, José Luis Mendilibar will want more from his charges in the run-in. The focus will be to get maximum points from the remaining four matches, which will help them to climb the table.
Fixing their inconsistency will be important to realize this goal. In their last five outings, Sevilla have won four times and lost once. This kind of form will please José Luis Mendilibar as they get the inconsistency that has characterized their season behind them.
Bet hereReal Betis’ Long Shot To-Four Hopes
Betis have won two back-to-back matches as they look to get back into the fight for a top-four berth in the remaining four matches.
They currently sit sixth, seven points behind fourth-placed Real Sociedad, and two points adrift of fifth-placed Villarreal. With 12 points to play for in the remainder of the season, Betis still have a chance of making it into the top four.
The focus for Manuel Pellegrini’s side will be to win their matches and accumulate the points they will need to take advantage of any slipups from the sides above them on the La Liga table.
In their last five matches, Betis have won just twice; they have lost two times and drawn once. The inconsistent form, dropping eight points in the last five, has hampered their top-four tilt.
However, they need consistency in the remaining four to apply maximum pressure on the sides above them.
Injury Report
Sevilla
Central midfielder Joan Jordan is sidelined with an unknown injury. Center-back Marcao is also unavailable for selection with a muscle injury. The defender is expected to be back fit by July 1, 2023.
Sevilla will also be without center-back Tanguy Nianzou with an unknown injury, with right winger Suso also out with a hamstring contusion.
Real Betis
Manuel Pellegrini has a single injury to worry about ahead of the trip to face Sevilla on Sunday.
Attacking midfielder Nabil Fekir is out of contention with a ruptured cruciate ligament. The 29-year-old has been on the sidelines since February 27, 2023, and has missed 17 matches.
Fekir is expected to be back fit by September 17, 2023.
Possible Lineups
Sevilla
M. Dmitrovic; A. Telles, K. Rekik, L. Bade, G. Montiel; P. Gueye, I. Rakitic; Papu Gomez, Oliver, E. Lamela; R. Mir
Real Betis
C. Bravo; Y. Sabaly, G. Pezzella, E. Gonzalez, J. Miranda; G. Rodriguez, W. Carvalho; L. H, S. Canales, A. Perez; Willian Jose
Prediction
Sevilla are in good form; they will start fast, dominate the ball, and make chances.
Betis will match Sevilla in energy and work rate. They will also look to control the tempo of the match.
Sevilla will win and cement their top-half position on the La Liga table.
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