Sevilla vs Mallorca Prediction

Right then, let's have a proper look at this La Liga clash down at Sevilla's place. The lads in red are sitting pretty in 6th with 13 points, while Mallorca are rock bottom of the table with just 5 points from their opening 8 games. It's a proper tale of two seasons so far, ain't it?

Sevilla have been a bit of a mixed bag recently, but blimey, that 4-1 thumping of Barcelona at home last time out has caught everyone's attention. They followed that up with a tidy 1-0 win away at Rayo Vallecano, showing they can do it on their travels too. Mind you, their home form's been a bit dodgy before that Barcelona result - only winning 20% of their last 5 home games. But when you can put four past Barca, you know you've got some serious firepower.

Mallorca, on the other hand, are having a right nightmare. They've lost 5 of their 8 games and their away form is absolutely shocking - 80% loss rate on the road. They did manage a 1-0 win over Alaves at home, but then got beaten 2-1 by Athletic Club in their last outing. The stats don't lie, mate - they're averaging just 1.1 goals per game while conceding 1.3.

When these two have met before, Sevilla have had the edge, especially at home where they're unbeaten in 5 matches (3 wins, 2 draws). The last meeting ended 1-1 back in February, but historically, Sevilla tend to keep it tight at the back against Mallorca.

Looking at the numbers, Sevilla are scoring 1.8 goals per game while Mallorca are netting just 1.1. But here's the interesting bit - both teams have been pretty leaky at the back. Sevilla have kept only 2 clean sheets in their last 10 games, and Mallorca have managed 3 in theirs. Both teams to score has landed in 80% of Sevilla's recent games and 50% of Mallorca's.

The bookies have Sevilla as favorites at 1.85, which seems about right given the gulf in league positions. But I'm looking at the both teams to score market here - priced at 2.00, it looks like decent value considering both teams' defensive records and Sevilla's recent attacking displays.

Key Points:

• Sevilla sitting 6th vs Mallorca rock bottom (20th)

• Sevilla smashed Barcelona 4-1 at home last game

• Mallorca's away form is woeful (80% loss rate)

• Both teams have been conceding regularly

• Head-to-head favors Sevilla, especially at home

Both teams should find the net here. Sevilla are flying high after that Barcelona result and will be full of confidence, while Mallorca, despite their struggles, have shown they can score on the road. The stats back this up with both teams scoring in most of their recent games. At 2.00, it's worth a punt.