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La Liga Preview: Real Betis - Sevilla
The pick of the Saturday kick-offs in La Liga sees the resumption of a long-standing rivalry between the Seville clubs after a three-year hiatus.
Jan 20, 2012 4:16:00 AM
By Karthick Arvinth
Jesus Navas - Sevilla
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PROBABLE LINEUPS |
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REAL BETIS
 Casto Isidoro, Ustaritz, Dorado, Nacho Sevilla, Iriney, Canas Pozuelo, Castro, Montero |
SEVILLA
 Varas Coke, Spahic, Escude, Navarro Medel, Rakitic Navas, Reyes, Manu Negredo |
Real Betis defender Mario will miss the 115th 'derbi' with Sevilla due to suspension, after being sent off in Sunday's defeat at Barcelona.
With Antonio Amaya also sidelined through injury, Ustaritz is expected to partner Chechu Dorado in defense.
Meanwhile, young playmaker Alejandro Pozuelo has recovered from injury and could start for the Verdiblancos.
Sevilla coach Marcelino Garcia Toral will be without Frederic Kanoute, who serves a one-match suspension for accumulating five yellow cards. Argentine midfielder Diego Perotti sits out with a hamstring injury.
Manu del Moral (hamstring) and Martin Caceres (flu) are both doubtful to feature, but the former will find a spot in the starting XI if he is passed fit.
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DID YOU KNOW? |
- Real Betis, which is 11th in the league standings, goes into Saturday's clash just four places and three points behind its bitter rival.
- The Verdiblancos are on a three-game winning streak at the Benito Villamarin.
- The Andalusian club's 4-2 defeat at Barcelona last Sunday made it the first away side to score at Camp Nou this season.
- Sevilla ended a three-game losing streak in the league with a goalless draw at home to Espanyol on Saturday.
- The Rojiblancos have won just once on the road this season (W1 D5 L2).
- Frederic Kanoute (pictured) is Sevilla's top scorer this season with six goals.
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