Valencia and Sevilla measure forces at Estadio de Mestalla, in a match for the 11th round of the First Division. The history of direct confrontations played in this stadium is favorable to the home team, which in the last 5 games won 3 and drew 2. But the last time these two teams played a game in this stadium, on 08-12-2018 , for the First Division, the two teams drew for (1‑1). M. Diakhaby (90 ‘) scored the goals of the match, for Valencia, and Pablo Sarabia (55′), for Sevilla.
Valencia :
After 3 wins, 4 draws and 3 losses, the home team is currently in 12th position, with 13 points won. In his last game, he lost with Osasuna out by (3‑1), after in the previous match having tied for (1‑1) out, in a match against Atlético Madrid. In their last 5 home games for the championship Valencia won 2 and drew 3, so they won 9 points in 15 possible.
For this competition, he did not lose any of the last 5 games in his stadium. His defense has not been very solid, since he suffered goals in 8 of the last 10 games, but his attack has scored regularly, since he scored goals in 9 of the last 10 games for this competition. In 10 games in this competition, he never got the comeback in the 4 games in which he suffered the first goal.
Valencia comes to this match after a 3-1 loss to Osasuna, adding their second consecutive game without a victory in the Spanish championship: the team’s only goal was scored by Rodrigo. In this match with the support of the fans, coach Albert Celades must maintain the usual tactical system, that is, 4-4-2, benefiting a medium or low block and fast transitions across the flanks. Midfielder Dani Parejo stands out in Valencia in this competition, with 5 goals and 1 assist. For this game, the local coach cannot count on Rodrigo, suspended, in addition to Piccini and Gonçalo Guedes, both injured.
Sevilla:
The visiting team is currently in 5th position, with 19 points won, after 6 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses. In the penultimate match, he won at home against Levante by (1‑0). In the last game, he won at home against Getafe by (2‑0). In his last away game for this competition he lost (4-0) against Barcelona. In his last 5 away matches for the championship, Sevilla records 3 wins and 2 losses, so he won 9 points in 15 possible. His attack has scored regularly, as he scored goals in 8 of the last 10 games for this competition. In the last 7 home matches for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: he suffered 3 of his 7 goals between minutes (76′ ‑ 90 ‘).
Sevilla comes to this day with a 2-0 victory at home against Getafe, which added their second consecutive victory in the league: Lucas Ocampos and Javier Hernández scored the goals. Despite being playing away from home, coach Julen Lopetegui must play in 4-3-3, favoring a medium or high block and organized attacks, especially through the right wing: Lucas Ocampos is one of the strongest weapons in this team. The athlete mentioned is the top scorer of Sevilla, with 2 goals scored. For this match, the visiting coach cannot count on Daniel Carriço, due to an injury.
