LiontipsSevilla vs Athletic. Predictions and Betting Tips for La Liga
Command Analysis
Five wins in a row - that string of victories suddenly got Sevilla to a battle for La Liga medals. While their rivals were dropping points Red-Whites got extremely close to Top-3 and now have the chance not only for the 3rd or 2nd spot, but also for a title, if they are lucky.
After 33 matches Los Nervionenses have 22 victories and 4 draws, which brings them to fourth place with 70 points. They are six points adrift from first-placed Atletico, but have a game in hand.
Three most recent matches ended with a victories for hosts - Real Sociedad (2:1), Levante (1:0) and Granada (2:1) were beaten by Andalusian outfit. Team also has a third-best defense in the league - they concede less than one goal per game.
Julen Lopetegui's side Champions League run ended in round of 16, where they went down to Borussia Dortmund (4:5 on aggregate).
Vaclik, Gomez and Kounde, who has a muscle injury, won't be able to play in an upcoming game.
In the current season Athletic for another time had a great run in domestic cups, participating in all Spanish Cups' finals this year.
In the Super Cup Bilbao beat Real and Barcelona to claim their third title in the history. In the final of Copa del Rey's previous edition Lions went down to Real Sociedad (0:1) and then were destroyed by Barcelona in the current year edition (0:4).
In La Liga Basques are having a mediocre season. After 33 rounds they have 10 wins and 12 draws, which gave them 42 points and 10th spot in the standings. In last five rounds Red Whites beat Atletico (2:1) and had four draws.
In the most recent game Marcelino's side had a tie game against Valladolid (2:2), which we gave our prediction on.
Nolaskoain, Muniain, Capa, Zarraga and Berchiche, who has a muscle injury, are on team's injuried list.
Trends
СтавкаExact score 2:1
Three most recent H2H games ended with a 2:1 score
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
In 3 out of last 5 head-to-head games this bet played
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In five most recent H2H games goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаPenalty: no
No penalties were given in five most recent H2H games
Tip and bets
In this game Sevilla will have an advantage of a home stadium and a class of performers. In our opinion, guests will put up a fight, but won't be able to stop Nervionenses. We believe that Julen Lopetegui will motivate his team for a win.
Our prediction - Sevilla to win with a handicap of (-1) goal.
Head-to-head games between these teams are usually high-scoring and we expect an attacking football in this game as well.
Second bet is on total over 2,5 goals.
