Levante vs Mallorca
Spain – LaLiga
Date: Friday, 22 November 2019
Kick-off at 20:00 UK/ 21:00 CET
Venue: Estadi Ciutat de València (Valencia).
TEAM NEWS
Levante
At Levante, those responsible were very pleased with the team's progress in the past. This is not surprising, because in the last season, the team succeeded once again the league and also in the current season, Granotas so far are well on the way.
Coach Paco Lopez, who recently extended his contract, which actually runs until 2020, two years ahead of schedule, has made a major contribution to the positive development. After 13 days the match, Levante UD already has 18 points and is now in tenth place in the table.
Overall, Levante has a good record with five wins, three draws and five defeats. It is seen that Granotas hang out much worse. In places there are two victories opponents, but on the other hand had five defeats. At home Ciudad de Valencia, on the other hand, the strong Levante has scored eleven points with three wins and two draws.
In previous home games, essentially only one defeat, the team on the tenth day of the match against Espanyol Barcelona (0: 1) traded. Before the international break Levante had to go abroad in Bilbao, where it was despite a 1-0 lead thanks to goals Postigo at the end of a 1-2 defeat.
On the other hand, Levante set big exclamation mark on the penultimate round of the game when they surprisingly won 3: 1 in front of their home crowd against Barcelona. In the game, Levante did not let himself fall down the track with a gap to the break and on a strong second half really made the 3-1 home win against the defending champions.
At home, Levante sting so far, although the results slightly goals from just eight goals in four home games, but defense is at home but good and allowed only four goals.
It is also interesting that in eight of 13 league matches involving the two teams met Levante. Tim could not help on Friday night, a long-term injury Rober Pier, while behind sick Rochina, Lopez and Cabaço at least still a question mark.
Predicted line-up (4-4-2): Aitor Fernandez; Miramon, Sergio Postigo, Ruben Vezo, Clerc; Campana, Radoja, Melero, Bardhi; Mayor Borja Morales
Not available: Rober (Injured), Cabaço (Hurt), Tono (Injured)
Doubtful: Ivan Lopez (Injured)
MALLORCA
Mallorca has been through a difficult time in recent years and while it even has slipped to third Spanish Liga. In the last season, Mallorquinistas then made it back to Spain the highest league. That's why this season RCD Mallorca is all about making sure they stay in La Liga for the remainder of the season.
A look at the table reveals that Mallorca are currently in place to 16th in the table and working at least five points clear of the relegation zone. Squad coach Vicente Moreno has brought a total of 14 points, all in the house Estadio Son Moix.
Therefore, the record of the riser at home with four wins and two draws with just two defeats can be seen in more than. With these results in the table Mallorca occupy the house even a Europa League spot. Also on the last matchday before the international break which Rojinegros allowed to stay on their island.
Villarreal against Mallorca showed a strong performance and celebrated at the final whistle with a decent home 3-1 win followers. Although there was plenty of light in Mallorca at home games, the team has shown only a shadow in foreign so far. After all, Mallorquinistas have not scored points in away matches.
This is of course a disaster and for this reason the climbers want to end the negative series as soon as possible. offense has barely survived in the opposite field and very little scoring just two goals in five games.
However, at least from the standpoint of coach Vicente Moreno, Mallorca did not play as bad as the bare result suggests. In Levante, the coach may have to do without struggling Iddrisu Baba and Lumor Agbenyenu.
Predicted line-up (4-4-2): Manolo Reina; Joan Sastre, Valjent, Raillo, Agbenyenu; Salva Sevilla, Mohammed, Febas, Lago; Dani Rodriguez, Budimir
Not available: Cucho Hernandez (Hurt), Baba (Hurt), Aridai Cabrera (Hurt), Chavarria (Injured)
Doubtful: Agbenyenu (Injured), Fran Gamez (Hurt), Mohammed (Hurt), Lago (Injured)
Levante vs Mallorca H2H
The last six competitive meetings: 2 Wins Levante, Mallorca 1 Win, 3 Interesting.
Levante have won 2 of their last league game against Mallorca.
The most recent clash came in the 2016-17 Segunda with Levante took 4 points.
They also won the pre-season friendlies this summer between the sides 2-1.
Levante vs Mallorca prediction
Mallorca thoroughly outplayed in their latest away match, because they take Valladolid. Without the back, the team conceded three goals in a row, to give another loss on the road.
Meanwhile, Levante previously recorded phenomenal victory when they host matches at this place. Welcoming the reigning La Liga champions, it was never going to be easy for the Frogs.
And sure also, through Lionel Messi - a penalty, the visitors were in the lead in the first round. However, as the clock struck mark on the game-clock, the hosts shifted gears, and one by one put three quick-fire goals to the opposition's goal.
Before realizing what had happened, Barça defeated Levante 3-1.
This Friday, the Frog will be eager to secure another victory in front of their home crowd, which will help them continue to grow in confidence. Along with the home advantage, it helps that they take on newly promoted Mallorca.
In addition, guests day just one place above the relegation zone, and importantly, placed dead-last in terms of statistics on the street.
In fact, they have lost all their supplies with handicap go (the only team with that record in the league) and scored the least number of goals (2) in the away games.
Finally, Levante have become top-dog in h2h meetings for quite a long time, and with the extra home advantage in their arsenal, they have extra deadly.
With this observation under consideration, hoping Levante to post three points in this match-day board.
