LiontipsSevilla vs Barcelona. Predictions and Betting Tips for La Liga
Command Analysis
Sevilla unexpectedly suffered a defeat to Salzburg (0:1) in the last round of the Champions League group stage - The Red-Whites finished the tournament at the 3rd spot and were relegated to the Europa League play-offs. Throughout the group stage Nervionenses recorded only one victory over Wolfsburg (2:0).
Team got off to a successful start in the Spanish Cup, they narrowly beat Cordoba (1:0 a.e.t.) and then outscored Andrich in the penalty shoot-out.
After 17 rounds of La LigaJulen Lopetegui's team has 11 victories and four draws, which brought 37 points and a 2nd spot in the standings. After a defeat to Real Madrid (1:2) hosts recorded three consecutive victories - over Villarreal (1:0), Athletic (1:0) and Atletico (2:1).
Team has the best defensive record in the league, they conceded only 12 goals.
Acuna, Lamela, Navas, Suso and Torres won't feature in this game.
Just like their today opponent, Barca were relegated to the Europa League playoffs after the Champions League group stage, team will try to secure a trophy of the second-tier European club tournament. In the last match Catalan club failed to put up a fight to Bayern (0:3) and finished at the 3rd spot in the group.
After 17 rounds of La Liga The Blaugrana have seven victories and six draws, which brought 27 points and a 7th spot in the standings. After a draw against Osasuna (2:2) visitors beat Elche (3:2). Team's offensive line is looking great, they scored 28 goals.
Roberto, Pedri, Fati, Braithwaite, Wague and Depay won't feature in this game.
Trends
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 3 out of 5 most recent matches of Sevilla
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 4 out of 6 most recent head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаExact score 1:2
Catalan club won two most recent head-to-head matches
СтавкаPenalty: yes
In 2 out of 5 most recent matches of the visitors penalties were given
Tip and bets
Sevilla are looking good throughout the current tournament, but team lacks something. Barcelona are not consistent, but they are fighting until the end and are trying to stick with their style of play.
In this match we will place a bet on the visitors. Both teams have some problems with the squad, but before a short break they will try to put up a good performance. Catalan club was always an uncomfortable opponent for the hosts and we don't think that something changed.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (0) on Barcelona
In 6 out of 10 most recent head-to-head matches Catalan club recorded a victory, but even in that condition they are a very tough team to play against. We are expecting a victory from the visitors.
Our second bet is on Barcelona to win by one goal
