Real Mallorca haven't qualified for Europe for over two decades but head into this clash with Sevilla knowing a win will keep them on track for a return to continental competition.
Los Piratas could only finish 15th last term but a run to the Copa Del Rey final, where they lost on penalties to Athletic Bilbao, hinted at the potential in their squad.
Mallorca have delivered on that promise this season and former Osasuna boss Jagoba Arrasate has them in the thick of the fight for European places.
They got off to a horror start at the turn of the year, losing five in a row across the Super Cup, Copa Del Rey and La Liga, but have got back on track by taking four points from their last two league games.
Arrasate will be desperate to build more momentum but Sevilla will be a hard nut to crack as they've lost just once in their last six in all competitions – and even that defeat was away to league leaders Barcelona as a bet landed for our man Andy.
Sevilla sit in mid-table but three points would send them soaring up the table and lift them above Real Mallorca on goal difference so the stakes are high for this one.
How the bookies view it: Sevilla are home free
With Sevilla in good form, they are 21/20 favourites at BoyleSports for a home win. Real Mallorca are 13/5 outsiders and the draw pays 21/10.
Recent head to head: Mallorca up against it
It ended in a 0-0 stalemate when these sides faced off in Mallorca earlier this season but Sevilla have held the upper hand in this fixture of late. They've only lost one of the last nine meetings and won 2-1 when the islanders last came calling.
Players to watch: Juanlu too big at 10/1
Sevilla midfielder Jaunlu Sanchez heads into this game in high spirits after scoring twice in the 4-0 rout of Valladolid last week. That took his tally for the season to five so he looks overpriced at 10/1 for anytime scorer.
Forward Vedat Muriqi also netted twice for Real Mallorca last time out and that made it three goals in two games for the Kosovan. He's 3/1 at BoyleSports to continue that hot streak.
Probable line-ups
Sevilla are still without former Arsenal midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga while Akor Adams and Tanguy Nianzou are also set to miss out with injury.
Real Mallorca are missing Samu Costa while Manu Morlanes is a doubt but Toni Lato was fit enough for a place on the bench last time out.
Sevilla: Nyland, Carmona, Pedrosa, Salas, Gudelj, Agoume, Sow, J Sanchez, Vargas, Romero, Lukebakio.
Real Mallorca: Greif, Raillo, Mojica, Maffeo, Valjent, Mascarell, Darder, Asano, Rodriguez, Navarro, Muriqi.
Anything else catch the eye?
With these sides both drawing a blank in the last meeting it could pay to be against BTTS, although the odds aren't great at just 4/6 with BoyleSports. There's a little more value in the half-time stalemate, which is priced at 10/11.
Sevilla won 9-5 on the corner count in that clash as the away side so it could pay to back them at -2.5 in that handicap here, a bet that pays 11/8 with BoyleSports.
Spanish games are usually pretty fiery and we've seen five or more cards in each of the last three games for both sides. So over 4.5 cards stands a decent chance at 17/20 with BetVictor.
This La Liga match between Sevilla and Real Mallorca will be played on Feb 24, 2025 and kick off at 20:00. Check below for our tipsters best Sevilla vs Real Mallorca prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
