Sevilla take on the visitors Valencia in the round 19 match of Spanish LaLiga. The match will be played on Saturday, January 11th at Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán (Sevilla).
Sevilla remains stuck in mid-table. "White Andalusia" was once a regular contender for 4th place in La Liga. However, for two consecutive seasons, the ambitious team has delivered underwhelming performances. In 2023, they at least compensated for their domestic struggles by winning the Europa League. But last season was a disaster—they finished bottom of their Champions League group and placed 14th in La Liga. To turn things around, Sevilla appointed Javier García Pimienta in the summer. Early results were disappointing, and despite a slight improvement toward the end of the year, they still entered the holiday break in 14th place. Adding to their woes, they suffered a shocking 1-4 loss to Almería in the Copa del Rey, a result no one saw coming. Sevilla's form remains inconsistent, with flashes of quality overshadowed by glaring defensive issues. While they possess the talent to compete higher up the table, their inability to string together results keeps them stuck in mediocrity.
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Valencia have faced turbulent times under their current owner, Peter Lim. Two years ago, Rubén Baraja returned to rescue his boyhood club from yet another crisis, successfully avoiding relegation. In the following season, Valencia even flirted with European qualification before eventually finishing 9th. However, hopes for further progress were dashed as the current campaign turned into a nightmare, with performances reminiscent of their darkest days. Baraja was given until the end of the year but was dismissed after a dreadful run that left the team with just 12 points, tied with fellow strugglers Valladolid, to whom they also lost in December. The club paid €3 million to West Bromwich Albion to secure Carlos Corberán as his replacement. Corberán debuted with a rescheduled match against Real Madrid, where Valencia led until the 85th minute but ultimately lost. They rebounded in the Copa del Rey with a convincing 2-0 win over Eldense. The arrival of Corberán seems to have injected some optimism into Valencia, with a more structured and dynamic approach evident in their early performances. However, defensive lapses remain a concern, as seen in their late collapse against Real Madrid.
Sevilla once enjoyed a dominant run of six wins and two draws in this fixture. However, Valencia ended that streak last season with a victory at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán, followed by a 0-0 draw at home. The hosts are considered favorites, but they haven't been particularly convincing. Valencia, rejuvenated under their new coach, has shown signs of improvement and resilience. We predict that "Los Ches" will avoid defeat.
Prediction for the match: Valencia not to lose (X2).
