Sevilla vs Elche: Sevilla look to narrow the gap at the top of the table to three points when they face Elche in their next La Liga clash on Friday.
Match Details:
Teams: Sevilla vs Elche
Venue: Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, Sevilla, Spain
Date: Saturday 12th February, 2022
Time: 01:30 AM IST
Live Link: http://www.voot.com/
Preview
Sevilla come into this after a goalless draw against Osasuna in their previous clash. This was their third successive stalemate ensuring dropped points at the crucial stage of the season.
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With just 1 win from their last 5 matches across competitions, Sevilla needs to turn things around and keep pressure on Real Madrid.
They are 6 points off the pace in 2nd place behind Los Blancos with 47 points.
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On the other hand, Elche beat Alaves 3-1 at home in their previous clash on Saturday. A brace from Milla followed by Chaves’ strike was enough to secure the three points.
With that win, Elche moved to 14th place on the league table with 26 points from 23 matches.
Both sides last met in the La Liga in August, where it finished 1-1 at the home of Elche.
Form Guide
Sevilla: DDDLW
Elche: WDLWW
Last Matches of both teams:
Osasuna 0-0 Sevilla
Elche 3-1 Alaves
Where to watch the live stream and broadcast of Sevilla vs Elche in India?
The live stream is available on the Voot Select App, Jio TV, while the broadcast is on MTV India.
Team News
Lamela, Montiel, Navas and Suso are out for Sevilla due to long term injuries. Marcone and Guti are the absentees for the visitors through muscle strains.
58.3% – Iván Rakitic 🇭🇷 has scored seven of his 12 penaltis (58,3%) in #LaLiga for Sevilla (10 out of 15 in all competitions (66,7%): two saves (both low left shots), two misses & one woodwork (low left shot).
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Sevilla possible 11:
Bounou, Corona, Koundé, Carlos, Acuna, Rakitic, Jordan, Gomez, Torres, En-Nesyri and Martial
Elche possible 11:
Badia, Mojica, Bigas, Gonzalez, Palacios, Chaves, Mascarell, Gumbau, Morente, Milla and Boye
Prediction: Sevilla 2-0 Elche
Sevilla needs to close the gap on Real Madrid due to which securing full points is key.
Meanwhile; Elche aren’t safe as yet but found some rhythm in recent weeks.
We expect the hosts to get the win in this one as they are the side under pressure to deliver.
Players to watch out for: En-Nesyri, Martial, Boye and Morente.