Betis riding high as they face relegation-threatened Mallorca in Sunday showdown
Pellegrini's men look to build on their Atletico Madrid triumph while Mallorca desperately need points to escape the drop zone in this La Liga clash at Son Moix.
Contrasting fortunes meet at Son Moix as a Mallorca side hovering just two points above the drop zone host a confident Betis team firmly established in fifth place.
Form Guide
The home side are in a proper pickle, make no mistake. Jagoba Arrasate’s men were absolutely hammered by Barcelona in their last outing and their form has been shakier than a jelly on a washing machine. They’ve lost their last three away matches on the spin, leaving them precariously positioned just above the relegation zone.
The only silver lining for the islanders is their recent home form - they’ve managed to collect maximum points from their last two fixtures at Son Moix. They’ll be desperate to make it three tonight and put some daylight between themselves and the bottom three.
Meanwhile, Pellegrini’s Betis boys are absolutely flying. They’ve created a nice little cushion in fifth place and come into this one with their tails up after a stunning victory at the Metropolitano last weekend against Atletico Madrid. That win has gone some way to healing the wounds of their recent cup exit to the same opposition.
European Dreams vs Survival Nightmares
The contrasting objectives couldn’t be clearer:
- Betis sit seven points off the Champions League spots - more of a dream than a realistic target according to most observers
- Mallorca started the matchday just two points clear of the relegation places
- The Seville side have had the luxury of a full week’s preparation - the first time in over a month and a half they’ve had this benefit
Match Details
This Sunday night clash kicks off at 21:00 local time as part of Matchday 24 in La Liga. The visitors will be looking to cement their European credentials while the hosts simply need points on the board.
For Mallorca, turning Son Moix into a fortress could be the difference between top-flight football next season or taking a trip down to the second division. For Betis, it’s another opportunity to prove they belong among Spain’s elite.