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Navas to inspire Sevilla win

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Bet on La LigaAnother exciting weekend of La Liga action is rounded off on Monday with a mouthwatering clash between European hopefuls Sevilla and Real Mallorca (Sevilla 4/7, draw 3/1, Mallorca 9/2 – Match Betting).

Both teams have made solid starts to the campaign and will be desperate to claim what could be a crucial three points come the end of the season.

After a few years of turmoil both on and off the field, Sevilla had somewhat of a quiet summer this time around and it appears to have suited them following a number of strong results, most notably their 1-0 win over Real Madrid.

However, they’ve struggled in recent weeks and the international break may have come at just the right time for Michel’s men after their disappointing defeat to Celta Vigo earlier this month.

Los Rojiblancos have a number of talented players but winger Jesus Navas is undoubtedly their star man and his form often reflects his side’s fortunes.

After his brilliant display against Madrid, Navas has been quiet in recent weeks and will be desperate to produce a strong performance.

Furthermore, with him likely to come up against former Spain (5/1 2014 World Cup outright) defender Antonio Lopez, he will be even more inspired as he continues to try and show he is good enough to earn a permanent place in the national side.

Mallorca also come into the game on the back of two defeats and appear to have lost some of their momentum after a stunning start to the campaign.

Boss Joaquin Caparros has previously described his side as one of the top four in Spain and they certainly look capable of sneaking into the higher echelons this season.

This is a match they will be looking to win if they’re to achieve their target and with so much of their game plan based around a solid defence, pressure will once again be on Tomer Hemed to fire them to glory.

The Israeli (20/1 to win World Cup qualifying Group F) scored five goals in two matches while on international duty and has been flying so far this season, scoring five times in his seven league matches. He will fancy his chances of adding to his tally against the sometimes erratic Sevilla rearguard.

This one looks as if it could be a classic and the teams’ opposing styles will undoubtedly produce fireworks.

However, Sevilla are extremely strong at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan and the extra quality within their squad may just see them sneak it, but it’ll certainly be tight (Sevilla 13/2 to win 2-1).

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Navas to guide Sevilla home

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After another spectacular weekend of La Liga action, Monday sees the conclusion of week 14 with a mouth-watering tie as in-form Getafe travel to Andalucía to take on Sevilla (Sevilla 8/13, Draw 11/4, Getafe 9/2 Match Betting) at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan.

Both teams have had up and down seasons so far but go into the game in decent form and will see the match as the perfect opportunity to continue their good runs.

Sevilla appear to be a team in transition and have had a difficult few years since the glory days of the last decade which saw them win consecutive UEFA Cups and become a regular fixture in the knockout stages of the Champions League.

This year they have been their typically inconsistent selves but currently sit sixth in the league and many are tipping them for possible European qualification.

Despite the difficulties of the last few years, they still have a number of top class players and pivotal to their cause on Monday will undoubtedly be winger Jesus Navas. The 26-year-old has long been seen as one of the continents premier widemen but has remained loyal to the ‘Sevillistas’ and is undoubtedly their star man.

Navas will be hoping to produce a big performance as he looks to secure his place in the Spain squad for next summer’s European Championships.

Getafe currently sit 13th in the league and will go into the match full of confidence after beating Barcelona last weekend. The ‘Azulones’ are one of the smallest clubs in the league and it’s a minor miracle how they continue to compete due to their lack of financial resources.

After struggling last term, many predicted they would once again struggle but have confounded their critics and look as if they could finish in a steady mid-table position.

Their lack of finances means they very rarely boast star names but one man in their side to look out for is certainly youngster Abdelaziz Barrada. In a team known for their work rate rather than their creativity, the attacking midfielder often stands out as he looks to unlock opposition defences and was a star of their recent win against Atletico Madrid. Despite being rather raw, he has the talent to unlock any defence on his day so lookout for him to be one of the stars of the game.

Despite Getafe’s good form, home advantage could play a major part and Sevilla should take the points. With Navas pulling the strings, they are a mighty prospect at home and will go into the game expecting a comfortable victory (Sevilla 11/1 to win 3-0).

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Navas to star for Sevilla

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Bet on La LigaAfter yet another fascinating weekend of La Liga action, Monday sees the end of round ten with a truly mouth-watering encounter at the Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan with Sevilla hosting Granada (Sevilla 4/11, Draw 10/3, Granada 8/1 – Match Betting).

Sevilla have had a relatively disappointing season so far and appear to have become the league’s draw specialists, having drawn five of their nine games.

They have been in decline over the last few seasons, struggling to repeat the glory days of the Juande Ramos regime when they won consecutive UEFA Cups in 2006 and 2007.

However, look down their squad list and there are still a number of world class players at the club. Taken individually, these players could form part of a side which could mount a major challenge for the title.

Home-grown winger Jesus Navas (11/4 to score anytime) is undoubtedly their star player. Navas was part of Spain’s World Cup winning side in 2010, coming off the bench in the final to play a major part in Andres Iniesta’s winning goal against the Netherlands.

He is so often the ‘Sevillistas’ main source of inspiration and his ability to unlock defences is paramount to his side’s success. His combination with either Diego Perotti or Piotr Trochowski (9/4 to score anytime) on the other wing will be vital if Marcelino’s side are to win the game.

After being promoted via the play-offs last season, Granada have struggled to adapt to life in La Liga and are currently in the middle of a run of nine games without a victory following their shock win against Villarreal in September.

Despite their poor results, Fabri Gonzalez’s team have impressed with their attempts to play football but it is more than likely that they will be relying on their defence to help them grind out a result in Seville.

Key to this will be the performance of vice-captain Diego Mainz (14/1 to score anytime), who was one of the stars in their promotion winning campaign and has continued his good form into this season. The former Rayo Vallecano player is likely to be the man charged with controlling Sevilla’s Spanish international striker Alvaro Negredo and their battle will no doubt have a major bearing on the result.

Although Granada will undoubtedly look to take the game to their more illustrious opponents, Sevilla should have too much and if they get off to a fast start, the likes of Negredo and Navas could run riot.

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